DISCERNMENT is the 26th Step on St. John’s LADDER of Divine ascent. It clearly reminds us that whenever we judge, criticize or accuse others we show that we have no discernment. We may think of someone as a bad person, … Continue reading
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In Eastern Christian spirituality, as expressed by the Greek Fathers, the human being as a person is of decisive importance. This does not mean that Christian spirituality is individualistic. The human person is always seen in a social context. It … Continue reading
The call to holiness is a call to participation in God. The Bible offers a sufficient number of passages about human participation in God for it to be taken as an important image of human salvation. But perhaps it does … Continue reading
Although not a major feast in our Church, we do observe, on the Saturday before Willow Sunday, the . Why was it that after three and a half centuries of Christianity this miracle – the raising of Lazarus – should … Continue reading
As we enter into the core of our worship, the Anaphora, we are exhorted by the priest to “Lift up our hearts” and we are called upon to respond: “We have lifted them up to the Lord”. It is critical, … Continue reading
As we complete the 23rd week after Pentecost, our readings are taken from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians and from Luke’s Gospel. The Gospel story is about Lazarus and the Rich Man. I found this statement by St. Paul … Continue reading
Once we reach to point in the Liturgy wherein we hear this exhortation – Let us stand aright. Let us stand in awe. Let us be attentive to offer the holy oblation in peace – we enter into the ANAPHORA. … Continue reading
This article, Called to Holiness, was one of my initial actions to promote the Vibrant Parish Program which is being promoted by our Church. It has been an article which has taken on many different ideas. I only hope that … Continue reading
In the last issue, I shared that although Cyril introduced the major feasts of our Church in the 350s and 360s, they were not universally accepted until the end of the 80s and 90s. This delay, many believe, ensued because … Continue reading
According to the three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus, on the way to Caesarea Philippi, a few days before the end of His messianic ministry in Jerusalem, asked His disciples a question about their belief concerning His personal identity: “Who do you … Continue reading