About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of Septuagesima as the church begins its countdown to Easter, highlighting themes of suffering and preparation for resurrection.

This Sunday the church begins her countdown to Easter. In seventy days we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. That is what Septuagesima means—seventy days. But before joy comes sorrow. Before the Resurrection comes suffering. Before the feast of heaven comes the fast of life in this sinful world.…

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