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
για Ελληνική πατήστε εδώ All Saints: Love for Love All Saints! Who are they? Why do we dedicate a feast day to them? They are all the men, women and children of all ages, who have lived near God, but remain “hidden” and unknown. They are, also, the contemporary men, women and children who, today, … More You love all things
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Let us share our joy The Father is the wellspring of joy, the Son its manifestation and the Holy Spirit its sponsor. (Pope Francis). The joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who meet Jesus. Whoever accepts his offer of salvation gets liberated from sin, sorrow, inner … More in the Church’s bosom
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ …and anticipation Most recent events oblige us to confront multiple challenges that threaten our natural environment and wealth, like floods, fires etc. So we have to face our part of responsibility too, which we all too easily choose to overlook. Being at the apex of creation, created in God’s image, ours … More Expectation…
A little game Finding ourselves in the heart of summertime we may dispose of some more free time than usual; let us then play a little game: In the course of our day, let us pause a couple of times just for a minute and examine what it is that we are thinking at that … More Words of Faith
In the biblical revelation, the idea of Mission is totally relative to the History of Salvation. It presupposes a positive call of God that gets clearly manifested in each particular case. It applies to groups as well as to individuals. Jesus is the person sent by the Father par excellence. His mission is extended through … More Mission, a privilege
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Ora et labora The recognition of our need for God and His grace in our life (humility) and the exercise of the Presence of God at every moment of our life, as well as our focus onto the person of Christ constitute the foundation of a stable and prayerful attitude, according … More Work and pray
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ An affirmation of life and love In the late Middle Ages the Alchemists were striving to find the legendary philosopher’s stone in order to change base metals into gold and the “elixir of life” that would prolong life indefinitely. In our time, scientists struggle to discover the “unifying theory” that will … More Seek the grace of God
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