St. Ephrem the Syrian (Deacon and Doctor)

St. Ephrem (306?-373) was a Syrian poet and theologian. He was born in the Mesopotamian city of Nisibis; because of his Christian sympathies, his pagan father forced him to leave home. Ephrem was baptized a Christian, and became famous as a teacher. In 363 the Christian emperor was forced to cede Nisibis to the Persians. […]

Day 160: Jesus Warns the People (2022)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus’ warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark’s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus’ behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas’ betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today’s readings are Mark 13-14 and […]