During the past several weeks I have been sharing some thoughts about the struggles of Life’s Journey. I shared with you that anxiety about the future is one of the first struggles we face. The second struggle that we face, … Continue reading
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Perhaps the most sacred portion of our communal worship (i.e. Divine Liturgy) follows upon the recitation of the Creed of our faith. It is called the Anaphora (Greek ἀναφορά for offering up or carrying back). In the sacrificial language of … Continue reading
O Heavenly God, I join my voice with the Church and pray: “The holy sayings of the prophets have been fulfilled in the city of Bethlehem within a cave. The whole creation is made rich; let it rejoice and be … Continue reading
We have been considering the Gospel of St. Matthew, the first book presented in the New Testament (NT) but definitely not the first book to be written by the early Church. I shared with you the fact that Matthew’s Gospel … Continue reading
Again I ask You, Heavenly Father, to allow me to join my voice with the Church and pray: “Behold the time of our salvation draws near: let the cave be ready, for the Virgin is about to give birth; and … Continue reading
O Holy Father, help me to pray with the Church these holy words: “Heaven give heed; and earth lend your ear! The Son of the Father, the Word Himself is coming! He shall be born of an undefiled maiden. Because … Continue reading
I would invite the members of St. Michael’s Parish to join with me and the members of Holy Ascension in a Christmas Outreach to the First Step Program which helps and supports abused wives and children. I would commend … Continue reading
Heavenly Father, with eagerness help me to join with all people in celebrating, before its time, the Nativity of Christ. Let me lift up my mind and heart to Bethlehem and contemplate the great Mystery in the cave. Eden was … Continue reading
Almighty God, the days go short before the celebration of Your Holy Birth in the Person of Jesus, the Christ. Help me to use these remaining days to prepare my heart and mind to truly celebrate this great feast. Help … Continue reading
O heavenly Father, I know that today our Church celebrates the conception of the Virgin Mary by Anna and Joachim. This event marked the beginning of Your final revelation to all humankind about Your presence in our lives and world. … Continue reading