Santiago: The Camino Within

March 21, 2023 0 Comments

There are several good films and documentaries on the Camino to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. If you don’t know about the Camino, this film will offer you a perfect way to learn about its place within our rich Catholic culture. The new film, “Santiago: The Camino Within” is the best film on the Camino …

St Gregory Palamas

March 20, 2023 0 Comments

The Incarnation and the Cross

March 19, 2023 0 Comments

This online lecture, “The Incarnation and the Cross: Understanding Christ’s Redemptive Act,” is recommended for your adult formation in the faith. The online lecture is free but you have to register. For more information and to register please visit this link.

Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast, the commemoration of St. John Climacus

March 19, 2023 0 Comments

Today, we observe the the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent and our Byzantine Catholic Church commemorates our Father among the saints, John Climacus of the 7th century. He is also called St. John of the Ladder. In addition to the commemoration made today his other feast day is March 30. As you know, he is …

CT March for Life 2023

March 19, 2023 0 Comments

Getting ready for CT March for Life this Wednesday, March 22nd at the Capitol and the Bushnell Park in Hartford. The link above has the details.

Pray the Rosary for the Souls of the Faithful Departed

March 18, 2023 0 Comments

Please join Bishop Gregory, Fr. Vincent, the Maronites and the Melkites from throughout the Eparchy of St. Maron and the Eparchy of Newton virtually as they pray the Rosary for the Souls of the Faithful Departed. Just use the QR Code below or enter the Meeting ID also shown on the flyer.

Third Sunday of Lent and the Sunday of the Cross

March 11, 2023 0 Comments

The Sunday of the Cross is celebrated today. The Cross is called in Byzantine hymnography,  the “invisible trophy” –THE symbol of triumph over sin and death. Sr. Vassa does a good job in explaining how the cross of Jesus “works” in our theology. The cross is often misunderstood and abused by both Christians and non-Christians …