Third Sunday After Epiphany — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
"Jesus Cleanses a Leper,"Arabic Gospels, 1684 Translation of the Epistle for the Third Sunday after Epiphany (Romans 12:16-21) Brethren: Be not wise in your own conceits. To no man rendering evil for evil: providing good things not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men. If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men. Not Revenge yourselves, my dearly beloved, but give place unto [...]
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 [...]