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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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Christians in Damascus are coming under heavy fire 2018-03-03
The Egyptian government "legalizes" 53 churches built before the law on Christian places of worship 2018-03-02
USCIRF Concerned by Denial of Lautenberg Refugees from Iran 2018-02-26
The state must respect those people who develop businesses that create jobs! - the Head of the UGCC on social justice 2018-02-25
Lebanon: Father Karam (Caritas), “the country can no longer pay the bills of other people’s wars” 2018-02-24
Statement of Interreligious Council in Russia on attack against believers in Kizlyar 2018-02-24
Holy Father Assents to appointment of Rev. Charles Georges Mrad as bishop of the Curia of the Patriarchal Church of Antioch of the Syrians 2018-02-20
Pope Francis Meets with Community of the Pontifical Maronite College in Rome 2018-02-20
Cooperation between Catholics and Russian Orthodox two years after the Havana meeting 2018-02-20
Middle East Christians need Rome’s support: Patriarch Sako 2018-02-20
Pope Francis says Mass with Melkite Greek Patriarch 2018-02-20
Turkey provides for the complete restitution of 30 ecclesiastical assets to the Syriac Orthodox Church 2018-02-20
Pope Francis Recieves Members of Greek-Melkite Synod 2018-02-20
Syriac Christians hold first liturgy in years in ravaged Deir ez-Zor church 2018-02-09
Bombs land near Syriac Orthodox cathedral in Damascus; 2 dead 2018-02-09
Chaldean Patriarch Louis (Sako) speaks out against violence committed in the name of religion 2018-02-08
Pope to Ukrainian Greek Catholics: ‘I Am Here Today to Say I Am Close You’ 2018-01-29
Patriarch Tawadros visits al Ahram public newspaper: Coptic marginalization is coming to an end 2018-01-29
Despite Gratitude to Holy See, Major Archbishop Shevchuk Says Declaration With Russian Patriarchate Does Not Function 2018-01-27
Cardinal Alencherry confident of resolving land deal controversy soon 2018-01-23
Bosnia Herzegovina: Sarajevo, joint prayer of Catholics and Orthodox devotees, in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018-01-19
The two Churches in Ukraine and the bleeding child 2018-01-19
Gunmen kill Christian in Egypt's Sinai 2018-01-18
In Cairo, blood flows again at Coptic church 2018-01-18
Eritrea: Clinics and schools closed: the regime prohibits Christian social activities 2018-01-17
The Franciscans visit the Orthodox Churches for Christmas greetings 2018-01-17
Maronite Archbishop Providentially Spared From Death in Syrian Bombing 2018-01-17
Poland: All Dioceses Celebrate World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2018-01-15
Armenian Apostolic Archbishop ordains female deacon, without canonical sanction 2018-01-12
Pope Francis to meet with Rome’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic community 2018-01-12
Resignation of the bishop of the eparchy of Idukki of the Syro-Malabars, India, and appointment of successor 2018-01-12
First Christmas Mass in Mosul since 2014—Muslims lend a hand 2018-01-11
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church inaugurates ‎Shamshabad Diocese ‎ 2018-01-11
Christmas Message from the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill 2018-01-10
Damascus, mortar shells on the Old City. Two churches hit 2018-01-10
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Chairman Calls for Renewal of Prayers for Coptic Brethren After Latest Attacks in Egypt 2018-01-02
A bloody New Year in Egypt as two Coptic brothers killed 2018-01-02
Grand imam condemns attacks on Coptic Christians, calls on Muslims to celebrate Christmas in solidarity 2018-01-02
Presiding in charity: Ecumenical dialogue looks at pope’s role 2017-12-29
Gunmen attack Coptic church south of Cairo, killing ten and wounding at least 20 2017-12-29
Patriarch Younan: Jesus’ Words Are a Beacon That Guides Our Lives 2017-12-29
The First Mass in Mosul After 30 Months 2017-12-28
Italy: Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestants issue joint statement on Reformation 2017-12-24
The Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma held Emmanuel Youth Rally in Charlotte, NC 2017-12-22
Patriarch Bartholomew's Proclamation of Christmas 2017 2017-12-22
Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphaël I Sako’s 2017 Christmas Message 2017-12-20
ADDRESS by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Doctorate Honoris Causa Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Jerusalem, December 6, 2017) 2017-12-20
Fighting in eastern Ukraine worst since February: OSCE 2017-12-19
His Beatitude Gregorios III: A Light to the Nations - Christmas 2017 2017-12-18
His Beatitude Gregorios III: Letter for Christmas 2017 and New Year's 2018 2017-12-18

Teachings of Christ

“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:31-32 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 wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin." (Proverbs 10:10 ESV)

Pray Without Ceasing

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

Wisdom from the Church Fathers

“The legalization of the termination of pregnancy is none other than the authorization given to an adult, with the approval of an established law, to take the lives of children yet unborn and thus incapable of defending themselves. It is difficult to imagine a more unjust situation, and it is very difficult to speak of obsession in a matter such as this, where we are dealing with a fundamental imperative of every good conscience — the defense of the right to life of an innocent and defenseless human being.”

- Saint John Paul II