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Photo: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople embraces newly enthroned Pope Francis after his inaugural Mass in Rome on March 19, 2013.

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His Beatitude Sviatoslav in Chicago: "His Beatitude Lubomyr knew about the appointment of Bishop Venedykt, rejoiced and awaited this day" 2017-07-04
Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphael regrets emigration of Iraqi Christians 2017-07-04
New Publication: Pastoral Letters of Patriarch Gregorios III 2017-07-04
The Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma held Eparchial Youth Days 2017-06-30
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, in letter to Pope, highlights persecution of Christians 2017-06-30
Pope greets delegation from Ecumenical Patriarch 2017-06-27
Bishop Milan Lach, S.J., appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Eparchy of Parma 2017-06-24
Patriarch to consecrate Lebanon, Middle East to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 2017-06-23
Federal court blocks deportation of Iraqi Christians 2017-06-23
Concession of the “Ecclesiastica Communio” to the new Patriarch of Antioch of the Greek Melkites, His Beatitude Youssef Absi, 22.06.2017 2017-06-23
Pope recognizes ‘heroism’ of Eastern Catholic churches 2017-06-22
Bishop Joseph Absi elected patriarch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church 2017-06-21
NYC Pontifical Shrine To Host Coptic Liturgy for 133rd Annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 2017-06-19
Melkite Synod meets to elect new Patriarch 2017-06-19
Maronite Patriach fears inadequate moral teaching, urges efforts to keep families intact 2017-06-19
Christian population of Iraq, Syria halved since 2011 2017-06-15
Moscow patriarch emphasizes Christian link between Russia, Latin America 2017-06-13
Patriarch Lubomyr finds his last rest in the Patriarchal Cathedral crypt 2017-06-07
Russian Catholics seek reassurance from Pope 2017-06-07
Mass desecration of Christian graves in Kosovo city 2017-06-06
Papal tribute to Cardinal Husar, deceased leader of Ukrainian Catholic Church 2017-06-05
Papal Nuncio, Ecumenical Leaders, to meet at Orientale Lumen Conference 2017-06-01
Cardinal Lubomyr Husar falls asleep in the Lord at 84 2017-06-01
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visits Germany 2017-05-31
Report: renewed crackdown on Christians in Eritrea 2017-05-29
Moscow patriarchate seeks allies in battle against restrictive legislation in Ukraine 2017-05-26
Massacre of Copts on pilgrimage in Egypt 2017-05-26
Oppose slaughter of Christians, Trump tells Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia 2017-05-23
In Assisi (Italy) Head of UGCC called Franciscan monks to pray for peace in Ukraine 2017-05-19
Russian Patriarch says meeting with Pope drew world’s attention to persecution 2017-05-19
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishops of the United States and Canada Meet In Glen Cove, New York 2017-05-18
Russian Patriarch urges opposition to proposal changing status of Orthodox churches in Ukraine 2017-05-18
Abbas meets with Russian patriarch 2017-05-18
Syriac prelates urge UN protection for Christians in northern Iraq; Chaldean patriarchate demurs 2017-05-15
Saudi cleric: forbid Sign of the Cross in soccer competition 2017-05-15
Letter from Patriarch Emeritus Gregorios III regarding his resignation 2017-05-14
Egypt: Islamic cleric suspended from ministry after denouncing Christians and Jews 2017-05-14
Papal greeting, thanks to Coptic Orthodox leader 2017-05-14
His Beatitude, Patriach Gregory III Resigns 2017-05-06
Pope tells Egypt’s Catholics: ‘the only fanaticism believers can have is that of charity’ 2017-05-01
Al-Azhar International Conference on Global Peace 2017-05-01
In search of Egypt’s Catholics 2017-04-29
Ecumenical Patriarch speaks on role of religion in world peace 2017-04-28
Pope decries violence, underlines Christian unity, on first day of Egypt visit 2017-04-28
Pope arrives in Egypt 2017-04-28
Pope offers Mass for Coptic patriarch 2017-04-26
Pope issues message to people of Egypt 2017-04-25
Lebanese Orthodox prelate confident that kidnapped bishops remain alive 2017-04-24
Pope sends encouragement to Coptic leader 2017-04-21
Bishop Venedykt (Valery) Aleksiychuk, M.S.U appointed as Bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Nicholas of Chicago (UGCC) 2017-04-20

Teachings of Christ

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7,8 ESV)

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Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem

O Lord and Master of my life, drive away from me the spirit of despondency, carelessness, love of power, and idle chatter. (Prostration)

Rather grant to me, Your servant, the spirit of wholeness of being, humility, patience, and love. (Prostration)

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. (Prostration)

Encounter

Rejoice, O Mother of God, Virgin full of grace. * From you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, * shining upon those who are in darkness. * Rejoice also, you righteous Elder; * for you received in your arms the Deliverer of our souls, * Who has given us resurrection. (Troparion, Tone 1)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

O Christ God, through Your birth You sanctified the Virgin's womb; * and blessed, as it was proper, the hands of Simeon. * Now, having come, you saved us. * Give peace to Your commonwealth in times of war * and strengthen our civil authorities, whom You have loved, O You who alone loves mankind. (Kontakion, Tone 1)

(The Feast of the Encounter is February 2nd - the 40th Day of Christmas)

Random Proverb

"The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing." (Proverbs 9:13 ESV)

Pray Without Ceasing

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Wisdom from the Church Fathers

We see the water of a river flowing uninterruptedly and passing away, and all that floats on its surface, rubbish or beams of trees, all pass by. Christian! So does our life. . . I was an infant, and that time has gone. I was an adolescent, and that too has passed. I was a young man, and that too is far behind me. The strong and mature man that I was is no more. My hair turns white, I succumb to age, but that too passes; I approach the end and will go the way of all flesh. I was born in order to die. I die that I may live. Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom!

St. Tikhon of Voronezh