Webinar on Eastern Catholic Theology: Liturgical-Mystagogy
The first webinar in a series on Eastern Catholic Theology This Thursday, September 3rd, join us at 7PM CDT for the FIRST installment of our September webinar series, “Eastern Catholic…
2020
Happy New Year–the Liturgical Year 7529
Today is New Year’s Eve for the Byzantine liturgical year. On Sept. 1st we enter the year 7529 in Byzantine reckoning. Let us pray that the new liturgical year will…
Saint Mariam of Jesus Crucified, Melkite and Carmelite
Today, the Church with the Carmelites honor a recent saint, Mariam of Jesus Crucified (Baouardy), affectionately known as “The Little Arab” (1846-78). Saint Mariam was born in Nazareth. She was…
Ordinations plus… for the Eparchy of Newton
Recently, Bishop Nicholas Samra announced the wonderful news that Father Mark Melone –who last year lovingly came to shepherd Holy Transfiguration, after the passing of the beloved pastor of nearly…
The Dormition blessing of flowers
Holy Tradition tells us that the Apostles except Thomas were transported mystically to Jerusalem in order to be with The Theotokos as she died and present for her burial. When…
Happy Birthday to Bishop Nicholas
Happy 76th Birthday to our Father and Bishop Nicholas James Samra! Many blessings and many years!
The Mother of Life
“Neither the tomb, nor death could hold the Theotokos, / Who is constant in prayer and our firm hope in her intercessions. / For being the Mother of Life, /…