Bring the Blessing of the Jordan Home

The blessing of homes constitutes an invocative blessing, meaning that by his prayer and by t he sprinkling of Holy Water the priest invokes God’s blessings and protection upon the home and those living in it. We bless homes for many reasons: * To reveal the...
What’s in a greeting? More than you think!

What’s in a greeting? More than you think!

by Presbytera Iryna Galadza St. Elias Church, Brampton, ON As Christians, we have inherited a tradition of greeting each other with seasonal greetings that express a theological truth and that bring faith into our daily lives.  Glory to Jesus Christ – Glory Forever;...
The 2013 New Testament Challenge

The 2013 New Testament Challenge

Beginning Nov. 15th (the beginning of the Advent/Nativity Fast), we will once again be embarking on our annual challenge event to read through the entire New Testament (aloud) by Christmas! This is a great endeavor and exercise and you should join it! Read with your...