Most Reverend Metropolitans and Bishops! Very Reverend Priests, Religious, Monastics! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ! Our Church, our Faithful and our entire Ukrainian People enter into the Great Fast this year with feelings of pain, fear, suffering and trembling … Continue reading
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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
In 1054 Leo, Bishop of Rome, sent three legates to Constantinople to attempt to settle the disputed questions of Greek and Latin usages. The chief legate was Humbert, Bishop of Silva Candida. The choice of Cardinal Humbert was unfortunate for … Continue reading
The liturgical practice of Jerusalem and the theology which it expressed were absorbed into the Eastern tradition, making a prominent contribution to its development. The language of fear with regard to the sacrament appears again in the teaching of St. … Continue reading
When studying the origins of Theosis, many more patristic texts could be added from the Cappadocian fathers and others. The Cappadocians, as you will recall, heavily influenced not only the theology of the Eastern Church but also the ritual of … Continue reading
In the last issue of this article, the idea of Paul’s understanding of the second coming of Christ was raised. It seems from his letter to the Thessalonians that indeed he anticipated the Lord’s return before his death. Paul makes … Continue reading
During a number of past weeks I have been sharing thoughts about how we might Practice the Presence of God, which is critical for true spiritual growth. We should never forget that the spiritual growth of each member contributes to … Continue reading
As I shared in the last issue of this article, medieval theologians collected and reflected on the definitions of prayer they found in the early Church Fathers before they formulated their own. Most frequently those had no claim to being … Continue reading
O LORD, Master of my life, grant that I may not be infected with the spirit of slothfulness and inquisitiveness, with the spirit of ambition and vain talking. {Making a prostration} Grant instead to me, your servant, the spirit of … 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