CHRIST IS BORN! Once again we focus our attention and recall with affection and devotion the marvelous miracle in which “the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us” (Jn. 1:14). The God-Man Jesus, sent by our merciful Father with … Continue reading
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The readings assigned for this weekend are taken from Paul’s letter to the Colossians (3:12-16) and Luke’s account of Christ healing ten lepers. I would offer this reflection by combining my thoughts on these two readings. In St. Paul’s Letter, … Continue reading
I am sure that everyone and anyone who attends church services has a real awareness that PRAYER is an essential part of the call to holiness and an important ingredient in any attempt at personal transformation or change. Prayer helps … Continue reading
Key to our understanding of the Divine Liturgy is our understanding of the idea of Anamnesis. This word is taken from the Attic Greek word ἀνάμνησις meaning “reminiscence” or “memorial sacrifice”. In Christian worship it is the liturgical statement in … Continue reading
In the last issue of this article I indicated that it was important in considering the power of the New Testament (NT), that we consider three things: (1) the Word OF Jesus, (2) the Word ABOUT Jesus, and (3) Jesus … Continue reading
In this article I have been sharing thoughts about the Major Feasts of our Church and why they were established. In the last issue I began sharing thoughts about the feast of our Lord’s Ascension into heaven. As a feast … Continue reading
The early Church had to think through and resolve many questions that arose, some immediately, others as the Church reflected on the gospel narrative. How She did it tells us much about the Church. For example, we have the question … Continue reading
The 27th step on John’s Ladder, is STILLNESS. There is something that can help us to acquire this inner stillness. Let the remembrance of Jesus, St. John says, be present with your every breath. Then you will appreciate the value … Continue reading
As we complete the 28th week after Pentecost, our assigned readings are taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians and again from St. Luke’s Gospel. Paul shares with the Colossians his understanding of who Jesus is. He writes: He … Continue reading
I interrupted this article on the history of the twelve major feasts of our Church with comments on both the feast of St. Michael the Archangel and the Angelic Host and also the Entrance of Mary into the Temple. Having … Continue reading