April 23, 2024 304 3 “May my Prayer be Set before You…” Exploring a Lenten Chant Many appreciate the Great Lenten singing of Psalm 141, “May my prayer be set before You,” which has become a standalone part of the…
April 23, 2024 50 2 2024 Secret Angel Christmas Charity Campaign Results Continuing a cherished tradition, our Christmas charity campaign, “Secret Angel,” was held once again through our catalogue. From November 1 to January 31, we…
April 9, 2024 332 0 ‘Alleluia’: Exploring the Depth of the Shortest Doxology In our exploration of divine service, we turn our focus today to one of the shortest praise hymns, “Alleluia,” a familiar yet profound acclamation…
March 26, 2024 410 2 Exploring the Lenten Triodion: A Journey through Penitence and Joy During Lent, church services take on a distinctive aura, marked by unique chants and texts that immerse us in a reflective, penitential state while…
March 12, 2024 368 1 From Aristocrat to Ascetic: The Disguised Path of Saint Anastasia In the solemn period of Lent, the Church calls us toward fasting and ascetic living. Asceticism, at its core, is the pursuit of spiritual…
February 27, 2024 379 5 Exploring the Essence of Praising God Why do we engage in praising God, and does He necessitate our adoration? Among the multifaceted aspects of prayer, glorifying God stands out, yet…
February 13, 2024 1113 3 Navigating the Path to Confession after Grave Sins What steps should one take after committing sins that weigh heavily on the conscience, leading to avoidance of confession? It’s a dilemma faced by…
January 30, 2024 591 3 Miraculous Encounters: The Power of Saintly Relics Throughout history, the Church has venerated and celebrated individuals who have lived lives pleasing to God, becoming vessels of the Holy Spirit. These saints,…
January 16, 2024 248 0 Unveiling the Mystery: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord The approaching Feast of the Epiphany, in my view, vividly reveals the theme of God’s salvation of fallen humanity and the entire world. During…
January 1, 2024 652 1 Animals Witnessing the Nativity: Unraveling Their Mysterious Presence The ox, the donkey, the sheep — how did these humble creatures find their way to the manger in the cherished Nativity scene? This…