Lectio Divina for 10 July 2024
1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: “As he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him. And one said unto him: Behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking thee. But he […]
On Human Rights, Torture, Cruel and Inhuman Treatment
The Patriarchate of Jerusalem is committed to upholding human rights within its Canonical, Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction to the extent that it is capable and strongly believes and desires to put emphasis on the fact that all human beings, no matter what social status they may or may not hold, must not be subjected to any form […]
Lectio Divina for 9 July 2024
1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. By their fruits you shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so […]
Lectio Divina for 8 July 2024
1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: “Jesus said in parables: The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that […]
Homily on Saint Matthew 7:15-21
By their fruits you shall know them In our Gospel for today, we heard a strong admonition and an urgent call to discernment and authentic Christian living. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” Our Lord begins with a stern warning. False prophets […]
Lectio Divina for 7 July 2024
1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. By their fruits you shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so […]
Patriarch Seraphim Affirms Traditional Doctrine and Emphasises God’s Infinite Mercy
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN 6 July 2024 – In a recent statement, in conjunction with the Patriarchal Conclave, Patriarch Seraphim reasserted the traditional Catholic teaching of “extra Ecclesiam nulla salus” (outside the Church there is no salvation). This doctrine teaches the necessity of the Catholic Church for salvation, positing the Church as the primary means established by […]
Embracing Sacrifice for the Sake of Christ
On the Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew 10:37-42 Our Gospel for today, though challenging, is essential in understanding the demands of discipleship and the depth of commitment
Prayers Concerning Tropical Storm Beryl
SPAIN, 6 June 2024 – Rev. Fr. Santiago of La Iglesia Católica Antigua de Jerusalén in Spain, called for prayer regarding Hurricane Beryl, saying “Please pray for Mexico and the United States as hurricane Beryl moves closer to Texas.” A tropical storm warning has been issued for several regions in Texas, including Brownsville, Corpus Christi, […]
Lectio Divina for 6 July 2024
1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: “And it came to pass, as Jesus spoke these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him: Blessed is the womb that bore thee and the paps that gave thee suck. But […]
