St Matthias
Today is the feast of the Holy Apostle Matthias, chosen to continue the Mission. The Church prays in her Liturgy: Chosen by lot through the grace of the Spirit, you…
Saints and Blesseds
St Elias the Prophet and the blessing of driving machines
Today the Church honors the memory of St Elias (Elijah). He is the patron saint for cars and other vehicles. He shares this honor with St Christopher. We will have…
Saints Cosmas and Damian
Saints Cosmas and Damian were twins born to Christian parents in Arabia, in the third century. They lived in the region around the border between modern day Turkey and Syria.…
Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
Today, June 29, is the Feast of the Holy and Illustrious Apostles Peter and Paul. The One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church is built on the work, prayer, preaching, and…
St Samson, called the hospitable
Today we are given as a model of holiness and witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ the venerable father, Samson, called the hospitable, priest and physician. Samson is numbered…
The Birth of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John
This feast is the story of the fidelity of God, and of his servants. The first reading at Vespers compares the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah to Abraham and Sarah.…
The Holy Prophet Amos
The Holy Prophet Amos is known as the prophet of doom, the third of the Twelve Minor Prophets who lived during the eighth century before Jesus Christ. Amos accurately foretold…