Pray the Rosary for the Souls of the Faithful Departed

March 18, 2023 Editor 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.

International Women’s Day

March 8, 2022 Editor 0 Comments

Happy International Women’s Day! May Mary, the Holy and Great Mother of God intercede for all women and inspiring them in living out their vocation!

Protection of the Theotokos

October 1, 2021 Editor 0 Comments

Happy Feast of the Protection of the Theotokos! There is only one God, one Creator, one Savior, one Redeemer. Yet this one God has chosen to be friends with his creation. As St. Paul told us, he humbled himself to become a man, like us in every way except sin. There are many ways he …

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Mary is blessed

August 14, 2021 Editor 0 Comments

As we move closer to the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, let us consider the words of Pope Benedict XVI Mary is “blessed” because -totally, in body and soul and for ever- she became the Lord’s dwelling place. Mary does not merely invite our admiration and veneration, but she guides us, …

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Dormition of the Theotokos 2021

August 1, 2021 Editor 0 Comments

The feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos is on Sunday, August 15th. This feast is the most ancient feast of the Mother of God. As Father Hezekias has said, “more than any other, this feast directs our gaze towards what we are all called to as Christians: communion with the Lord for all eternity.  Let …

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The Mother of Life

August 15, 2020 Editor 0 Comments

“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, / She was translated to life by the One who dwelt in her ever-virginal womb.” (Kontakion-hymn of the Dormition of the Theotokos) Just as St. Peter …

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The Dormition of the Holy Mother of God

August 14, 2020 Editor 0 Comments

Our Summer Pascha Since August 1, we have been preparing for the great feast of Mary, the Mother of God through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. “This period is so rich in opportunities for prayer and worship that it has traditionally been called our “Summer Pascha.” The Transfiguration celebrates Christ as the radiant Light of the …

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