Resumed 4th Sunday After Epiphany — A Message From St. Augustine
Christ Asleep in His Boat,Jules Joseph Meynier, 19th c. Translation of the Gospel According to Matthew At that time, when Jesus entered into the boat, His disciples followed Him: and behold a great tempest arose in the sea, so that the boat was covered with waves, but He was asleep. And His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying: Lord, save us, we perish. And Jesus saith to them: Why are you fearful, O [...]
Feast of Christ the King – Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Christ the King (illumination),Jean Bourdichon,The Great Hours of Anne of Brittany, 1503-8 Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of Christ the King Brethren, giving thanks to God the Father, Who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of the Son of His love. In Whom we have redemption through His [...]
Feast of Christ the King – A Message from Pope Benedict XVI
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to John At that time: Pilate said to Jesus: Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered: Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or have others told it thee of Me? Pilate answered: Am I a Jew? Thy own nation, and the chief priests, have delivered thee up to me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of [...]
Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
The Tribute Money,James Tissot, 1886-94 Translation of the Epistle for the 22nd Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, I am convinced in the Lord Jesus, that he, who has begun a good work in you, will bring it to perfection until the day of Christ Jesus; and I have the right so to feel about you all because I have you in my heart, all of you alike in my chains, and in the defense and confirmation [...]
Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
The Tribute Money,attrib. Jacob Adriaensz Backer, early 17th c. Translation of the Gospel of St. Matthew At that time, the Pharisees went and consulted among themselves, how to ensnare Jesus in His speech. And they sent to Him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying: Master, we know that Thou art a true speaker, and teach the way of God in truth, neither care Thou for any man, for Thou dost not regard the person of [...]
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Christ the Word of God Icon(after Hebrews 4:12), Modern Translation of the Epistle for the 21st Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of His power. Put you on the armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, [...]