The Cross: the tree of death has become the tree of life
Last week we had the memoria of the Cross. Have you reflected upon the place of the Cross in your life? If so, please share. If not, why not? “Among…
Editor
New Melkite Bishop for Montreal, Canada
Today, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis has assented to election of the Melkite Synod of Father Milad Jawish, B.S., 47, as the new bishop for the Eparchy of…
The mystery of the Cross
In these days since the great feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we have an opportunity to ponder more deeply the meaning of the Lord’s Cross in our…
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Today, September 14th is the commemoration of the Feast of the Exaltation (Discovery) of the Holy Cross. Christ our God, who were willing raised upon the cross, grant your mercies…
Amal (Tabet) Karam fell asleep in the Lord
As many know from Church on Sunday, Amal (Tabet) Karam, 78, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, 11 September 2021. She was beloved wife of Tanios “Tony” Karam. Amal’s…
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross
Scripture for Sunday’s Divine Liturgy: Galatians 6:11-16; John 3:13-17 The Gospel today refers back to a story of Moses from the Old Testament: “The Lord sent among the people seraph…
Birthday of the Mother of God
Today is the first of the great feasts of the Church (liturgical) year with the commemoration of the birthday of our Most Holy Lady, The Theotokos and ever-virgin, Mary. As…