“Today is the beginning of the Triodion, which is one of the most significant days in the life of the Church. Today we cross a threshold. Today a shift occurs, the atmosphere changes, and al the essential elements are transformed. And al of this happens in order to prepare us for the greatest and most wonderful period of the year: Great Lent. The Triodion opens up a door which leads directly to heaven. The Triodion is an enchanting meadow, where Christ is the shepherd, and God feeds His spiritual flock.As we heard in the matins service this morning, Christ enters the life of the Church with a special mission, “teaching us, by parables, to correct our lives.” What does it mean to “correct your life”? It means to clarify your position with respect to God and the Church. It means to get to know God better, and to establish a relationship with Him that you won’t abandon. Are we going to live with God, or, in the end, go our separate ways? Nobody gets married in order to get divorced, but divorces often happen. The same thing occurs with God.”