Theotokos: The Mother of God
Andrei Rublev, “The Nativity,” 1405 Orthodox Catholic teaching has held together the mystery of “one person/two natures” from the beginning.
The Epiphany of the Lord — Wise Men See in the Light of Christ, ‘the Light of the World’
Edward Burne-Jones, “The Adoration of the Magi,” 1890 SCRIPTURES & ART: Today’s Gospel is illustrated in a 19th-century tapestry, “The Adoration of the Magi,”by English artist Edward Burne-Jones.
Saint of the day: Basil the Great
St. Basil was born around the year 329, and served as the Bishop of Caesarea. Before becoming bishop, Basil founded what is most likely the first monastery in Asian Minor, and his principles still influence Eastern monasticism today. Throughout the fourth century, he defended the Oriental Church from heresies, especially Arianism, which denied Christ’s divine […]
Gospel Reflection: The Magi, the priests and scribes, and a King
Three Kings come from afar. This story has captured the imagination of every generation since Luke first told it. What does it have to do with us? Read all
New Years & New Illusions | Hilaire Belloc
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Day 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022)
In today’s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children – […]
Gregorian chant disc by FSSP seminarians tops the charts. I suspect that might annoy some people.
This disc of Gregorian chant and Christmas music has been on the top of the classical charts for weeks. It’s popularity must be increased. This is a concrete sign of what people want, not what is being forced by Rome et al. … Read More →
“You have come and revealed Yourself, O Inaccessible Light.”
A Scriptural Reflection on the Readings for Sunday, December 7, 2017, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord […]
Wise Men from the East and the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord
We Three Kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar. . . . Who were these gift-bearing kings, these Wise Men of the East? What has their mission meant to Christians across the ages? […]
The face of Glory
Pencil Preaching for Sunday, January 2, 2022