advent

January 31

We meditate today upon the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans and the words of Saint Theodoret of Cyr which speak to us of our calling to become united to Christ, to be conformed to him.  We are called to follow Christ's example and through his grace we receive the ability to live that example.  This call, this grace is offered to everyone.

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January 31

January 30 - Feast of The Three Holy Hierarchs Basil the Great, Gregory Nazianzen and John Chrysostom

Let us assemble together to praise with hymn and son the three great lights of the Holy Trinity, the Sun.  They illuminate the universe with the rays of their holy doctrine, which flows with sweet rivers of wisdom and refreshes the deserts with the quenching knowledge of God: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John the Golden Tongued.  Let us raise our voices in hymn and sing our love for their teachings, for they continually pray for us before the Holy Trinity. – Troparion for the Feast of the Three Hierarchs

Our meditation for today's feast comes from the Gospel of Matthew and the words of Saint John Chrysostom.  In following the footsteps of Christ, we are called to be lights to the world.  In being light we imitate the Light and show forth the presence of our Savior.  The Three Holy Hierarchs were themselves great lights in the world because they gave their whole lives over in service to God.  Let us strive to follow their example as well.

Lord, you have taken into heaven and to the enjoyment of all good things Your holy proclaimers of the divine truths and the examples for teachers.  You have accepted their struggles and sufferings over any burnt offering, for You alone glorify Your saints! – Kontakion for the Feast of the Three Hierarchs

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January 30

January 29

We meditate today upon the Letter to the Galatians and words of Saint John Cassian which speak to our need to treat one another with the same mercy that we seek to receive from God.  Each of us struggles in this world to do what is right and so each of us needs help as we strive to follow Christ - we must be open to the grace of God and we must be willing to share that grace with others.

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January 29

January 28

Our meditation today comes from the Gospel of John and the Second Letter of Clement that speak to us of the greatest commandment - to love one another as God loves us.  How appropriate it is to meditate upon these words as we approach the Feast of the Presentation - that visible sign of God's love.  How appropriate it is to meditate upon these words in light of Pope Benedict's recent encyclical.  As we come to the Feast of the Presentation, let us strive to follow Christ's example of love, so that in our love Christ might be made manifest.

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January 28

January 27

Our meditation for today comes from the Gospel of Matthew and the words of St. Leo the Great which speak to us of the great commandment to love God and neighbor.  If we wish to follow the example of Jesus, to follow his way - this way is to strive to love as God loves.  Moreover, if we show that love to others, we continue our call to be bearers of the love of God, to be bearers of Christ in the world.  We reveal to others the love that God has revealed to us, in turn calling others to join us on our journey of faith.

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January 27

January 26

We meditate today upon the First Epistle of Saint John and words from Saint Cyprian which speak to our need to follow the example of the one who is the Light.  Answering the call means living in the light, it means striving to fill ourselves with the Light of Life.  For this reason, Christ is showing us example after example of holiness, that we might imitate him and be filled with his holiness.

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January 26

January 25 - Feast of Our Father Among the Saints, Saint Gregory Nazianzen

The sweet song of your theological teaching has drowned out the noisy sounds of the orators.  God has given you the gifts of looking into spiritual depths and expressing mystical truths.  Our Father Gregory, pray to Christ our God that He may save our souls. – Troparion for the Feast of Gregory

We meditate today upon the Second Letter to the Corinthians and the words of Saint Gregory Nazianzen that speak of our call to imitate Christ so as to become like him and be filled with his holiness.  Our purpose is to become united with the Father through the Son and the Spirit.  The Father offers his mercy, it is up to us to respond.

O Great Gregory, your knowledge of theology has answered the difficulties raised by the rhetoricians.  You have clothed the Church with orthodox theology inspired from above.  The Church adorns itself with these clothes and joins us your children, “Praise to you, O Father, whose knowledge of theology is so great.” – Kontakion for the Feast of Gregory

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January 25

 

January 24

We meditate today upon the Gospel of John and the words of Saint Ephrem which speak of the good news that we who are weak have been given the ability to become like Christ, we who are broken can be filled with the grace of the holy.  Though we face struggles, we can succeed through the power of God but it is important to keep hope and to persevere in the race.  The Father has promised this and will make it so.

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January 24

January 23

Our meditation today comes from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians and the words of Saint Hilary.  In following Christ, we will imitate his actions and Christ will fill us with his holiness - in this way we will put on Christ and become by adoption what he is by nature.  In this way, we will receive the crown and the victory.

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January 23

January 22

We meditate today upon the Gospel of Matthew and the words of Saint Cyril of Alexandria which speak to us of the glory promised to us at the end of this earthly journey.  Along with our struggles comes the knowledge that all that we have given up for Christ will be returned to us one hundred fold and eternal life.

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January 22