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Lenten Morning Prayer: A Practice of Patient Presence
Weekdays at 8:00 AM | February 18 - March 27, 2026
Livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook
God meets us where we are. One day at a time.
About This Practice
Join us each weekday morning throughout Lent for Morning Prayer - a 30-minute contemplative liturgy to begin your day grounded in scripture, silence, and community.
Led by Rev. Philip Cochrane, these daily services offer:
- A Gospel reading for the day
- A brief reflection
- Prayers for the world and those on our hearts
- Moments of silence
- Ancient liturgical rhythms to ground your morning
Whatever you are carrying from the world today, you are welcome here. God meets us where we are. That is what we have come to discover together, one day at a time.
Why the Heron?
This Lent, we've chosen the Great Blue Heron as our visual companion for Morning Prayer.
If you've walked the trails along the Coquitlam River or our local waterways, you've likely encountered these magnificent birds. They stand perfectly still in the shallows, embodying watchful patience as they wait for the right moment.
The heron teaches us what Lent asks of us:
- Stillness - The heron doesn't chase; it waits with focused attention
- Patience - Sometimes nothing happens for long stretches; the heron remains
- Presence - Fully inhabiting the moment, neither rushing ahead nor dwelling behind
- Trust - The heron trusts that what it needs will come in its time
As a bird native to the lands of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) and q̓icə̓y̓ (Katzie) peoples where we gather, the heron also grounds our Lenten practice in this specific place - reminding us that spiritual discipline isn't abstract, but rooted in the land beneath our feet and the creatures who share it with us.
This Lent, we practice being herons: standing still in the current, watching, waiting, trusting that the Life-Light will sustain us.
How to Join
When: Weekdays (Monday-Friday), 8:00 AM Pacific
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Dates: February 18 - March 27, 2026 (every weekday throughout Lent)
Watch on YouTube: Lenten Morning Prayer 2026 Playlist
Watch on Facebook: St. Laurence Anglican Church page
Service Bulletin: Download the order of service below to follow along, or simply watch and listen.
No registration required. Simply tune in at 8 AM and let the liturgy carry you into the day.
Contact
Questions? Email office@saintlaurence.ca or call 604-936-5423.