Today the time of earthly deeds is revealed for judgment is at hand. Let us be found fasting and let us bring tears of supplication, begging mercy and crying out: “I have sinned more times than there are sands of … Continue reading
Category Archives: From the Liturgy of the Day
We bow before Your sacred image, O gracious Lord, and beg forgiveness for our offenses, O Christ our God; for You, of Your own will, deigned to ascend the cross in Your human nature to deliver from bondage under the … Continue reading
O Guide to Wisdom, O Giver of Understanding, O Instructor of the Ignorant and Helper of the Poor, strengthen and enlighten my heart, O Master. Give the word to me, O Word of the Father, that I may not refrain … Continue reading
This weekend concludes the week known as Meat Fare. Its name is derived from the traditional Eastern Christian practice of eliminating meat from one’s diet during the Great Fast. The Gospel appointed to be read this weekend, however, is about … Continue reading
One of Jesus’ most profound parables is that of the Prodigal Son. It truly sets forth a different image of God, who is represented by the father in the parable. The imaged father is one who is ever-ready to forgive … Continue reading
We hear these very poignant words in Paul’s second letter to Timothy: From your infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, the source of the wisdom which, through faith in Jesus Christ, leads to salvation…. All Scripture is inspired of … Continue reading
This weekend, because of the way the feast of Easter is calculated, we celebrate the feast of the Presentation or the Encounter of the Lord with Simeon and Anna and also begin our preparation for the Great Fast. This feast … Continue reading
This weekend we finish our post-Pentecost sequence of readings. Next week we actually begin the five week sequence of pre-Lent commemorations and readings that deliver a clear message. The message of these pre-Lent weeks pertain to the meaning of metanoia, … Continue reading
The readings appointed today for our worship are rich in spiritual content. The Gospel, which is Luke’s account of Jesus’ encounter with the Rich Young Man, addresses a question which should be on our lips: What must I do to … Continue reading
At Your baptism in the Jordan, O Lord, worship of the Trinity was revealed, for the Father’s voice bore witness to You, call You His “beloved son” and the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truth of … Continue reading