Humility in Lent ☦⛪ Orthodox Sermon at Holy Annunciation, Brisbane

Historically, Lent was a shared journey toward purity and God, preparing both catechumens for baptism and the community receiving them. For the already baptised, Lent offers ongoing purification. Baptism is essential but not the final step; we continually need re-purification as we grow in faith. Humility is the pearl of great price. The parable of the Pharisee and the publican teaches this. The Pharisee did everything right: prayers, fasting, church attendance, but lacked the essential starti