When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. Anoint your head and wash your face, so that you may not appear to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you (Mt 6:16-18). read more

Serve the Lord with fear, with trembling, kiss his feet, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way; for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. Ps 2:11. read more

Jesus teaches us that violence is never the answer. He proposes other ways of overcoming. The way of holiness is not without cost. read more

When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, Woman, behold, your son! Then he said to the disciple, Behold, your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. (Jn 19:26-27). read more

Blessed are you, O Mary, for the world's salvation came forth from you; now in glory, you rejoice forever with the Lord. Intercede for us with your Son. read more

The Ninivehite Fasting is a reminder of our need to repent, both in the sense of being truly sorry for all the wrong we have done and the good we have failed to do and to reflect on how our lives can be brought more in line with the call of the Gospel. read more

In Jesus is revealed a new wisdom, a new law, a new way of living. Happy are they who choose to keep his commandments and follow his ways. read more

Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel (LK 2:29-32) read more

The Holy Father, Pope Francis has declared 2021 as the year of Year of St. Joseph. In accordance to that dedication, the Catholic Eparchy of Keren has instituted prayer programs for the Eparchy of Keren. Please join the Eparchy of Keren in praying to St. Josep, the Guardian of the whole Universal Catholic Church. read more

Every Christian has to strive for personal sanctification of others. Jesus teaches us this, using the very expressive simile of salt and light. Salt preserves food from corruption; it also brings our its flavor and make it more pleasant; and it disappears into the food; the Christian should do the same among the people around him. read more

St.. John and our Lord demand repentance, penance, as a prerequisite to receiving the Kingdom of God, now beginning. God's rule over mankind is a main theme in Christ's revelation. read more

Today's Gospel comes from John and the theme of this gospel is that Jesus is the source of life. Jesus says 'I have come in order that you might have life-life in all its fullness. To be a Christian is to experience a real sense of liberation-to experience a new life, a new sense of happiness, a new peace, and a new relationship with people. read more