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
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Our life’s protagonist On Pentecost Day the Apostles, not only cease to be fearful and remain hidden, but with great courage they preach, to whomever wishes to listen to them, the Good News of Christ’s resurrection and the forgiveness of sins in His name. This outward “movement” of the Church, which … More Come Holy Spirit
πατήστε εδώ για Ελληνικά THOUGH LOVING WE ARE WHERE CHRIST IS Sometime before His Passion, our Lord Jesus prayed to His Father for the Apostles as well as for “all those who would believe in Him through their proclamation of the Good News”. Jesus prays for us all! What does he ask for us? To … More Love sets the earth ablaze
πατήστε εδώ για Ελληνικά Conforming to God’s plan Saint Matthew the Evangelist uses one significant word to describe Saint Joseph the spouse of Mary: “Righteous”. (Mt. 1, 19) In the Bible, righteous is he who knows how to place himself before God in truth; he who comprehends and lives the Testament; he who conforms to … More MAKE THE RIGHTEOUS SECURE
πατήστε εδώ για Ελληνικά Expectancy and recognition The epitome of the Christmas season is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which “seals”, so to speak, the first days of the coming and the manifestation of the Son of God into the world. Son of God, but also Son of Mary, Jesus meets His … More What is right
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Full-blown Peace “The word peace was the most important topic in our lives in this year. Who should be the first to respond to the human desire for peace, full-blown peace with God’s orders, grounded with love and justice? We Christians are called to be the first peace-builders in this world.” … More Full-blown Peace
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ One like the Son of Man I turned round to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lamp stands, and among them was someone “like a son of man”, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden … More In His Image
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Be optimistic! At the dawn of every morning our possibilities for creativity, programming, work, recreation, reflection, study and prayer are renewed. The alteration between day and night, light and darkness, summer and winter, spring and autumn is the pattern of our every experience: toil but also rest, joy but also sadness, … More Time is on our side
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