The more I think about the spirituality of the Eastern Church the more I am convinced that it captures something very important. I truly believe it captures the true meaning and purpose of life. Think about what our spiritual says … Continue reading
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Our Church presents us with an array of themes based chiefly on the last days of Jesus’ earthly life during the first part of Great and Holy Week. The story of the Passion, as recorded in the Gospels, is preceded … Continue reading
It is truly my hope and priestly prayer that this Great Fast has been spiritually beneficial for you and that as we arrive at the Great and Glorious of all Days, Pascha-Easter, that your heart is filled with the joy … Continue reading
On this most blessed day, O my Lord, we recall Your voluntarily entrance into Jerusalem, the place of Your death. You came as a humble servant, riding on a donkey, to reveal to me the importance of humility. You did … Continue reading
Heavenly Father, make me aware of what You intended to teach me when Jesus raised His friend Lazarus from the dead. The very act of raising him from the dead reveals that human life is immortal and that I have … Continue reading
Heavenly Father, help me to truly prepare for the Great and Holy Week. Help me to concentrate on the events that my Church celebrates, drawing from them an understanding of how I must live in order to be Your child. … Continue reading
O Lord, Jesus Christ, when I reflect upon all the events in Your life, I realize that Your life truly is Divine Revelation about human earthly existence. You revealed to humankind the meaning and purpose of life and how to … Continue reading
We celebrate today, O Heavenly Father, the revelation of an eternal mystery: the Son of God becomes a virgin’s Son and Gabriel announces this grace. Help me to join with the choir of angels in saying: O Mother of God, … Continue reading
O Heavenly Father, the days of the Great Fast are quickly passing. I humbly ask You to help me prepare myself for the celebration of Great and Holy Week and Pascha. I ask Your help, O Father, to truly see … Continue reading
O Christ our God, the power of Your Cross worked wonders for Mary of Egypt. Casting off the weakness of her nature, she allowed Your image to shine forth from her as she carried her cross. She cast out the … Continue reading