This Week Letter – April 09, 2017
Dear Parishioners and Friends, During Palm Sunday we recall the triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem. It is like a festively decorated gate leading us into Holy Week. This is the Passion Week of Our Lord Jesus Christ, during which the church directs our thoughts and hearts, our glances at the Cross of faith and.. read more →
This Week Letter – April 02, 2017
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Dear Parishioners and Friends, In today’s liturgical readings, and specifically in the Gospel, which is the continuation of the Sermon on the Mount, we receive some wonderful advice regarding our conduct concerning us, and those Christians who expect help, support, word or our presence. And If we examine the texts, we.. read more →
This Week Letter – March 26, 2017
Dear Parishioners and Friends, One of the most favorite images of the early Christians was the image of light and darkness. From it begins the second reading of the fourth Sunday of Lent: “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light,” (Eph 5: 8). This.. read more →
This Week Letter – March 19, 2017
Dear Parishioners and Friends, The theme of today’s readings and Gospel is the word desire, occurring in different contexts, different meanings, not only literally, but also spiritually. The Book of Exodus shows God’s care over the people of Israel, Moses’ actions and his agreement with God. In this text the term desire occurs in the popular.. read more →
This Week Letter – March 12, 2017
Dear Parishioners and Friends, During the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor the face of Jesus shone with the brightness of the sun. The sun gives light, gives life, and energy. When Jesus face began to shine like the sun, the apostles fell prostrate. When His face was raised, they covered their own faces, but later.. read more →
