The scheduled prayer programme for priests in the spiritual desert (one and a half days a week)
We hereby present a scheduled prayer programme preparing the clergy for internal mission:
Sunday evening: arrival
- 22:00 night’s rest
Note: Fast is observed from Sunday evening to Monday evening. Those with health problems eat individually.
Monday:
- 5:40 getting up
- 6:00-7:00 the first hour of interior prayer (see http://vkpatriarhat.org/en/?p=11486), testimony after prayer
- 9:00-10:00 the second hour of interior prayer, testimony after prayer and spiritual talks
- 11:30-12:30 the third hour of interior prayer, testimony after prayer and rest time
- 15:00-16:00 the fourth hour of interior prayer, testimony after prayer
- 17:00-17:30 supper
- 17:30-20:00 fellowship, discussion, topical issues
- 20:00-21:00 prayers of personal thanksgiving and praise + songs
- 21:00 the priests send a blessing to the four cardinal points
- 22:00 night’s rest
Tuesday:
- 5:40 getting up
- 6:00-7:00 the first hour of interior prayer, testimony after prayer and breakfast
- 9:00-10:00 the second hour of interior prayer, testimony after prayer
- 11:00-12:00 prayer for one another – everyone tells briefly about his problem and says concretely what he wants the brethren to pray for
- 13:00 lunch and end
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