February 20 - March 31, 2023
The Holy and Great Fast
O Lord and Master of my life, drive away from me the spirit of despondency, carelessness, love of power, and idle chatter.
Rather grant to me, Your servant, the spirit of wholeness of being, humility, patience, and love.
Yes, O Lord and King, grant that I may see my own faults and not condemn my brother; for You are blessed to the ages of ages. Amen.
Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim
The icon is of the Crucifixion.
News of the Christian East
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UGCC declares a solemn day of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving
ugcc.ua - February 24, 2023, there will be a day of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in all eparchies and exarchates of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic...
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Appointment of secretary of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
vatican.va - The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Fr. Michel Jalakh, O.A.M., until now rector of the Antonine University in Baabda, Lebanon,...
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Earthquake Appeal from Gregorios III (Laham), Patriarch Emeritus
Salihiya, Lebanon | February 6, 2023 Lord, have mercy on your people and save us from the horrors of earthquake! With sorrowful hearts, tearful eyes,...
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Ukrainian Greek Catholics to celebrate Christmas on December 25
www.vaticannews.va - The Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has decided to move away from the Julian Calendar which will involve changing...
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Fourth Light of the East Pilgrimage Announced for July 10-24, 2023
Fairfax, VA - The fourth Light of the East pilgrimage will be held July 10-24, 2023 to Constantinople and the Holy Land with Bishop John Michael...
Feasts & Fasts
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When I foolishly ran away from Your fatherly glory, * I squandered in evil deeds the riches you had given to me. * Therefore, I bring to you the voice of the Prodigal, saying: * “I have sinned before You, O compassionate Father! * Receive me repentant and make me as one of Your hired servants.” (Kontakion of the Prodigal Son) |
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February March Please pray for the peoples of Turkey and Syria and all those affected by the earthquake on March 6th! Please also help financially as you are able through Melkite.org (Eparchy of Newton) or your favorite charity. Please also continue to pray for for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the war against Ukraine, and for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty around the world. |
Teachings of Christ the Savior
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10 ESV)
Truth to Live By
"Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her." (Proverbs 8:10,11 ESV)
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