August 1, 2015 The Procession with the Holy Relics of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord; the Seven Holy Martyred Maccabees, Their Mother Solome, and Their Teacher Eleazar [Dormition Fast]

by | Jul 27, 2015 | Uncategorized

GREAT VESPERS Kathisma of the day At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. Today the divine assembly of the faithful rejoices for the Cross appears throughout the world! It illumines the...

Lessons From the Christian East

by | Jul 26, 2015 | Royal Doors

The twentieth anniversary of St. Pope John Paul II apostolic letter “Orientale Lumen” is an occasion to reflect on what can be learned from Eastern Catholics by Dr. Adam A.J. Deville Catholic World Report, July 2, 2015 Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of...

Remembering Our Leaders

by | Jul 21, 2015 | Royal Doors

ONE OF THE EPISTLE READINGS often heard at the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of the Council Fathers, Hebrews 13:7-16, begins with these words: “Remember those who preside over you, who have spoken the word of God to you. Follow their faith, considering the outcome of...