THE HEALING OF AN EPILEPTIC described in Matthew 17:14-21 took place late in Christ’s public ministry. One indication is that the very next verses speak of Christ warning His disciples about His coming Passion (vv. 22-23). It was only as the time of His earthly...
PASTORAL LETTER OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV TO THE CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND ALL THE FAITHFUL OF THE UKRAINIAN GREEK-CATHOLIC CHURCH “The Vibrant Parish – a place to encounter the living Christ” Dearly Beloved in Christ! Introduction Our Lord Jesus Christ...
Source: Eparchy of Newton “AFTER THE LONG FEAST OF PENTECOST, fasting is especially necessary to purify our thoughts and render us worthy to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit … Therefore, the salutary custom was established of fasting after the joyful days during...
Well, lets start locally and move our way up the hierarchy. A “parish” is a community of people who worship the Holy Trinity and work together to spread the Good News. A parish is lead by the “pastor” who is an ordained priest. Sometimes a parish can also have...
How to Celebrate Pentecost at Home, by Fr. Anthony Coniaris Since Pentecost is the birthday of the Church it can be celebrated in the home by baking a special birthday cake for the Church and serving it as dessert. One candle may be used to represent each 100 years of...
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