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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