για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ The Lord’s Prayer A meditation in eight parts of the Lord’s prayer Part 2 Hallowed be thy name At first glance it seems quite paradoxical to ask God that His name be Holy. Is not the God and Creator of all that exists holy? Is not God, our heavenly Father (see … More A Matter of Attitude
The Lord’s Prayer A meditation in eight parts of the Lord’s Prayer για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Part 1 Our Father who art in heaven Jesus himself gave this prayer to his Apostles and it is safe to say there is no Christian under the sun who does not know it. We direct our thought and … More Timely Meditations
Who is coming? για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Last Sunday has probably passed unperceived, however it signals a new starting period for the Church called Advent. Among the Catholics in the Greek speaking world this period of time is named “the time of the Presence”. In the Eastern Church the new liturgical year commences on 1st … More Unfailing Presence
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
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 During the Greek and Roman times the rose was considered a symbol of the springtime, of beauty, love and life after death. The first Christian depictions of the rose symbolise the Paradise along with the lily, peacock and deer. In the 5th century the poet Sedulius wrote an elaborate poem comparing … More The rose as a symbol
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 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 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…
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