Hopefully some of my readers will have found the information I have been sharing in the article interesting. I’ve been sharing information about the similarities and differences that exist in the three Synoptic Gospels. This is intended to help all … Continue reading
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In this article I have been considering St. John Chrysostom’s ideas about the Transfiguration of Jesus. I would like to now share some further thoughts just about the Transfiguration which may, or may not, be connected to St. John since … Continue reading
The fifteenth step on John’s Ladder deals with LUST and CHASTITY. St. John defines Chastity as … a supernatural denial of what one is by nature, so that a mortal and corruptible body is competing in a truly marvelous way … Continue reading
Because no palm or olive trees grew in the land of Ukraine, it is our tradition to bless willow branches, a tree that is the first to blossom in the spring. It is our tradition to place the blessed branches … Continue reading
As we enter the Great and Holy Week, the call to true holiness would have us truly reflect on the mystery of the events we celebrate. We believe that these are not just events which happened in the past but, … Continue reading
In order to make the Great and Holy Week real, one must at least make an effort to think about the events that we relive. We must ask, What do the events in the life of Jesus tell me about … Continue reading
I would slightly digress in this article on the Divine Liturgy as we enter into the Great and Holy Week for a special reason. This year we also celebrate the feast of the Annunciation on Great and Good Friday. The … Continue reading
EASTER PASTORAL OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC HIERARCHY OF THE U.S.A. TO OUR CLERGY, HIEROMONKS AND BROTHERS, RELIGIOUS SISTERS, SEMINARIANS AND BELOVED FAITHFUL Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! “Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him … Continue reading
Both readings appointed for this fifth and final weekend before the Great and Holy Week, remind us of the sacrifice that Jesus, God incarnate, made in order for us to understand the meaning and purpose of life. We again read … Continue reading
During this coming week, why not choose to freely do at least one RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS It can be whatever you want it to be as long as it is “random” and a “kindness.” Again, it is not the … Continue reading