O you who rests in the darkness of the conscience in the corruption of your sins as someone imprisoned for a crime come forth. Admit your sins so that you may be vindicated for with the mouth confession is made to salvation (Rom 10:10). If you acknowledge the Lords invitation the bars will be broken and the chains will be loosened. Indeed the dangerous physical decay and stench will be removed. St. Ambrose #lazarus #vindicated #coptic #orthodox #holyweek #pascha #dailyreadings