For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord live as children of light. For light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth. (Eph. 5:8-9). read more

Chosen by God, Mary reverses the sin of Eve. Because of her obedience God's salvation is made known to all the nations read more

Lord, save us! We are perishing! He said to them, Why are terrified, O you of little Faith? Then he got up, rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was great calm (Mt 8:25-26). read more

Amen, Amen, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and has passed from death to life (Jn 5:24). read more

At the end, the Son of Man will return with great power and glory, placing his enemies under his feet. Those whose names are in the book shall live forever in light and joy. read more

In the center, round the throne itself, were four living creatures, with eyes all over, front and back, The first creature was like a lion, the second like an ox, the third had a human face, and the forth was like an eagle in flight. Each Day and night unceasingly they sing: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come (Rev 4:6-8). read more

Our readings for this last Sunday of Zemene Tsegie remind us Christ generously offered himself for our salvation we too must be generous to others. One theme common to the readings is: generosity and trust in Divine Providence. read more

An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there till I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him (Mt 2:13). They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything all she had to live on. read more

Holy Spirit, we stand before you, and seek your guidance. Make our hearts your dwelling place. Teach us to follow your ways. We are weak sinners. Do not abandon us. Help us to find unity through your righteous ways. read more

The two commandments, love of God and love of neighbor, go hand in hand. Through the priesthood of Jesus, we are brought into communion with the God who is love. read more

When offered the choice between true knowledge or riches, Solomon prayers for wisdom of heart. When given the choice between following Jesus or remaining attached to his material wealth, the man chooses his possessions. God's word challenges us, to be attached to Jesus and to him alone. read more

The dignity and stability of Marriage is of the greatest importance to families to children, and to society itself. Christ elevated the natural reality of Christian marriage to a supernatural plane. read more