by Archbishop Joseph Raya (1916-2005) “The glory of God is a man (or woman) fully alive,” said St. Irenaeus in the second century. To be fully alive and vibrant is to be a sharer in the life of the Trinity and bathed in the goodness of God. Theosis, or divinization, the union of our humanity…
Category: Faith
The Dormition Fast
From the book, A Byzantine Rite Liturgical Year, by Fr. Julian Katrij, OSBM, translated by Fr. Demtrius Wysochansky, OSBM. Christians of the first centuries always prepared themselves for great feasts with fasting and prayer. Gradually shorter or longer fasts developed from this sacred practice. The Great Fast before the glorious feast of the Pasch occupies first…
The Paschal Homily of John Chrysostom
Is there anyone who is a devout lover of God?Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival!Is there anyone who is a grateful servant?Let them rejoice and enter into the joy of their Lord! Are there any weary with fasting?Let them now receive their wages!If any have toiled from the first hour,let them receive their due…
Examination of Conscience for Adults
Begin your examination with the time of your last confession. Try to recall whether you omitted anything from fear of embarrassment that needs to be confessed. With the help or the self-examination provided, call to mind all the sin you have committed since your last confession. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. Putting God First: I am…
Prayer for Ukraine
O Lord God of powers, and God of our salvation, O God, who alone work wonders: look down with mercy and compassion on Your humble servants, and out of love for mankind hearken and have mercy on us and on the land of Ukraine. For, behold, enemies have once more gathered together, in order to…