Ancient Christian Devotional

<P>By allowing us to read holy writings with ancient eyes the church fathers help us drink deeply from the only water that can give us true life. A follow-up to the previous <I>Ancient Christian Devotional</I> which follows lectionary cycle A this devotional guide follows lectionary cycle C which begins in Advent 2009. This guide to prayer and reflection combines excerpts from the writings of the church fathers as found in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture with a simple structure for daily or weekly reading and prayer.</P><P>There are fifty-two weeks of readings following the weekly lectionary cycle C which you can read through in order or by thematic interest. Each day you will also find a simple opening and closing prayer drawn from the prayers and hymns of the ancient church.</P><P>Come and find the deep nourishment God offers.</P>