As we begin this sixth Paschal week, our readings are again taken from the Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of John. The reading from Acts accounts Paul’s imprisonment in Philippi. Paul became imprisoned because he became annoyed with … Continue reading
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The assigned readings this weekend provide us with an interesting combination of thoughts. Our Epistle readings tells us that it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians and then adds how the Christians, even though they were … Continue reading
At the beginning of this fourth Paschal week, we hear two stories where paralytics are cured. The first, in Acts, by Peter and the second, in John’s Gospel, by Jesus. This, I believe, is not a mere coincidence. There is … Continue reading
The two readings presented for our reflection this weekend are taken from the Acts of the Apostles and Mark’s Gospel. The theme and the message conveyed by these two readings seem obvious to me: to be a follower of Jesus … Continue reading
During our post-Pascha celebration, our weekly readings are taken mainly from the Acts of the Apostles, which provides us with the early history of the Church, and the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John is the most theological and … Continue reading
It should be noted that in the Eastern Church the icon of the Resurrection of Christ is called the Harrowing of Hades or the Descent into Hades. It depicts the impact of the Lord’s Resurrection, and not His coming out … Continue reading
The readings appointed to be read this weekend come from Paul’s Letter to the Philippians and John’s Gospel. In Paul’s letter he exhorts us to “Rejoice in the Lord” and then exhorts his readers: “Present your needs to God in … 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
The exhortation the Church gives us this weekend is found in the theme that emerges from the two readings. The theme deals with the fullness of life (salvation) which is given to those who have faith and trust in God. … Continue reading
We have reached the mid-point of the Great Fast. This week the Church calls us to venerate and reflect on the Cross of Christ. She directs us to place the Cross, decorated with flowers, in the very center of our … Continue reading