The Harrowing of Hell, a poem
“The Harrowing of Hell” by Scottish poet George Mackay Brown, a perfect beginning meditation for Holy Saturday. He went down the first step. His lantern shone like the morning star.…
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Good Friday
Good Friday “Jesus cried out again in a loud voice, and gave up his spirit. And behold, the veil of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom.…
Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai speaks
On March 27, 2021, there was a virtual meeting with His Eminence and Beatitude Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai, Maronite Patriarch. Patriarch Rai, 81, was elected by the Maronite Synod of…
Holy Week Schedule 2021
Great Lent—Holy Week Schedule: Monday, March 29: Bridegroom Service at 5:30 pm Tuesday, March 30: Anointing Service at 5:30 pm Wednesday, March 31, Last Supper Service at 5:30 pm Thursday,…
Watching for the Bridegroom?
Behold, the Bridegroom comes at midnight, and blessed is the servant whom He shall find watching; and again, unworthy is the servant whom He shall find heedless. Beware, therefore, O…
The Baked Goods are ready
The parish baker of exquisite baked goods reminds us that we can pick up our bake sale orders tomorrow, Palm Sunday, following the Divine Liturgy.
Palm Sunday 2021
Great and Holy Week begins on Sunday with the great cries of hosanna sung as the Lord enters his passion. Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead, and now…