…will flow …from within him who believes in me, as the Scripture has said (John, 7, 38). This is the assurance our Lord gives us, meaning the gift of the Holy Spirit that is diffused to all faithful. Its purpose is two-fold: our personal sanctification, as well as our orientation toward our fellow men and … More STREAMS OF LIVING WATER…
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 …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 …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…
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
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 INFORMATIVE BULLETIN OF THE PAPHOS LATIN PARISH DECEMBER 2018 Wonderful closeness Christ’s coming into the world marked the beginning of humankind’s sanctification and renewal. Christ willed to become man passing through all the stages of our human existence, namely starting in the Virgin’s womb, becoming a baby, an infant, a little … More JOY, PEACE, GLORY
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ INFORMATIVE BULLETIN OF THE PAPHOS LATIN PARISH August 2018 …when life unveils her holy face With two wings man may rise above the worldly busyness: with simplicity and purity. Simplicity must be in our intentions and purity in our emotions. Simplicity seeks God, purity finds Him and delights in Him. If … More Beauty is life…
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