Third Sunday After Epiphany — A Message From St. Gregory Narek
Healing of the Lepers at Capernaum,James Tissot, 1886–1894 Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (8:1-13) At that time, when Jesus was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him: and behold a leper came and adored Him saying: Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, stretching forth His hand touched him, saying: I will. Be thou made clean. And forthwith his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith to [...]
Second Sunday After Epiphany — A Message from Pope Benedict XVI
The Marriage at Cana,Gerard David, 1500-1510 Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (2:1-11) At that time there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus also was invited, and His disciples, to the marriage. And the wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to Him: They have no wine. And Jesus saith to her: Woman, what is that to Me and to thee? My hour [...]
Feast of the Holy Family — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus Teaching in the Temple,Ludovico Mazzolino, 1524 Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Holy Family (Colossians 3:12-17) Brethren: Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience. Bear with one another and forgive one another, if anyone has a grievance against any other; even as the Lord has forgiven you, so also do you forgive. But above all these things have charity, [...]
Feast of the Holy Family – A Message From St. Augustine
Holy Family Icon, Modern Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Luke (2:42-52) When Jesus was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, and having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the Child Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and His parents knew it not. And thinking that He was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances. And not finding [...]
Sermon for Nuptial Mass in Christmastide — Fr. Ermatinger
The Betrothal Of The Virgin To Saint Joseph,Cristobal De Villalpando, cir. 1700-14 Translation of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians (5:22-33) Brethren, let wives be subject to their husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the Church. He is the savior of His body. Therefore, as the Church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their [...]
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus — Messages From St. Anthony of Padua
Circumcision of the Lord Icon, Romanian Translation of the Gospel According to Luke (2:21) At that time, after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised; His Name was called Jesus, which was called by the Angel before He was conceived in the womb. Messages from St. Anthony of Padua's The Festival Sermons, "The Circumcision of the Lord." At that time: After eight days were completed, etc. (Luke 2:21) In this Gospel two [...]