St. Nicholas of Myra

For Great Lent this year, our family has undertaken a cooking video project in which the girls plan to demonstrate one of our family Lenten recipes for each week of Great Lent. It is a great opportunity for them to work on several skills including working together in charity, planning, and presenting. We had intended for them to learn some video editing skills as well, but their parents are still trying to figure that out. The project also gives us the opportunity to share fun, kid-friendly recipes that our family has enjoyed during the fast.

The girls named their show Kids in the Kitchen, and as you can see from the intro, they have spent A LOT of time in the kitchen over the years. So . . . without further ado, here is a link to the first episode of Kids in the Kitchen: Lenten Wacky Cake:

Episode 1

The recipe can be found here. If you would like to receive notice of future episodes, please follow my blog. Stay tuned as well for the bloopers.  We hope you enjoy the video. Please leave comments to encourage the girls.

Asking your prayers as we continue our Lenten journey to Great & Glorious Pascha,

Deacon Joseph, Melissa, Rachel, Hannah, & Rebecca

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I know, I know. Your (home)schooling year has probably come to an end. Nevertheless, I just found the following Orthodox prayers for students and wanted to pass them along to you. The URL to the Orthodox prayer book in which I found them is printed at the bottom of this post. I plan on printing and laminating them for the girls.

PRAYERS FOR STUDY

Prayer of a Student

Christ my Lord, the Giver of light and wisdom, who opened the eyes of the blind man and transformed the fishermen into wise heralds and teachers of the gospel through the coming of the Holy Spirit, shine also in my mind the light of the grace of the Holy Spirit. Grant me discernment, understanding and wisdom in learning. Enable me to complete my asignments and to abound in every good work, for to You I give honor and glory. Amen.

Prayers Before Study

Most blessed Lord, send the grace of Your Holy Spirit on me to strengthen me that I may learn well the subject I am about to study and by it become a better person for Your glory, the comfort of my family and the benefit of Your Church and our Nation. Amen

Christ, the true light, who enlightens and sanctifies every person coming into the world, let the light of Your countenance shine upon me (us) that I (we) may see Your unapproachable light; and guide my (our) steps in the way of Your commandments, through the intercessions of Your all-holy Mother and of all the Saints. Amen.

Prayer After Study

I thank You, Lord our God, that again on this occasion You have opened my eyes to the light of Your wisdom. You have gladdened my heart with the knowledge of truth. I entreat You, Lord, help me always to do Your will. Bless my soul and body, my words and deeds. Enable me to grow in grace, virtue and good habits, that Your name may be glorified, Father,   Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

The above prayers and many more are available at the following URL: http://www.orthodoxprayer.org/OtherPrayers.html

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