για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Easter and its significance The Hebrew word for Easter is Pesach (in Latin and Greek Pascha) and means Passover, i.e. passing over. In the Old Testament the feast of the Pesach was the commemoration of the passing of the Israelites through the Red Sea over to the other side, when Moses … More Celebrating Pascha
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Christ is Risen! The angelic joyful message resounds upon all the eart We have left Lent behind us and have entered the brightness of the Paschal period, which brings home to us that neither pain nor the difficulties and the darkness of the present times have the last word in our … More Memory, freedom, perspective
As we have already entered the month of November it will be of particular interest to revisit the post of October 16, 2016 as it offers a historical perspective with regards the All Saints feast and that of All Souls, as well as the origins of Halloween. Here is the link: “Thanksgiving” For the same … More A month full of Meaning
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ …to the obedience of Faith The Good News must be heard and must be widely spread so that it would lead the listener to the knowledge of God. Man’s heart then will be gradually enlarged to the dimensions of Divine Love. The Church’s Apostolic Mission, i.e. her missionary activity, is an … More Through hearing the Gospel…
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ The big picture Earth, wind, fire, water…are basic symbols which help us in making sense of our world. Some speak of the “theology of land” i.e. land that holds a divine promise; taken literally that may lead to very serious conflicts among different peoples in a given region. The narrative of … More Earth, wind, fire, water
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Rising again! In this month of April which we are soon leaving behind us and at this time of the pandemic that spread darkness and uncertainty on our future and on our planet, we are all called to be strong, to surpass ourselves, to see the “big picture” and not to … More Into the light
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ …in our pocket The Holy Father has repeatedly proposed to us to, always, carry a pocket edition of the New Testament and to everyday read a few lines from the Gospel. The benefit of this practice will be our familiarisation with the truths of our faith, as well as our increased … More A treasure…
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Christ meets his people The feast of the Presentation of Jesus to the Temple, where the Lord meets His people in the person of the elderly Symeon and prophetess Anna, renders a particular “colour’ to the whole month of February, as it reminds us of Christ’s consecration to God the Father … More We are not alone
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Every day is a new beginning The earth pursues her orbit for one more year and we find ourselves entangled in the wheel of time hurrying to and fro tending to our various daily tasks, which we often consider mundane and uninteresting. Nothing, however, is further from the truth! Every new … More Peace
Για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Unto us a child is born For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Is. 9, 6). God wishes us to be “sharers in … More GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
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