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

My dear brothers and sisters; for 2021 the $100 yearly contribution is due in November. Beginning from 2022 onward, however, May first of every year will be Eparchy day, i.e. the day to contribute $100 every year. It is our Eparchy, it is our church that we support. Therefore, I strongly encourage you to make a contribution of $100 for your Eparchy, for your church, for your people. God loves the generous giver. Remember the giver is more blessed than the receiver. read more

Christianity does not exist without the cross and the cross does not exist without Jesus Christ. Pope Francis. read more

Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self? read more

Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain, and to the place where You dwell. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my greatest joy. I will praise You with the harp, O God, my God.(Ps 433-4). read more

Just as Moses lifted up the serpent, so must the Son of Man be lifted up. God highly exalted him, and made him Lord, How unforgettable are his deeds. read more

Build the house I may take pleasure in it, the house of a human heart totally disposed by faith to receive the presence and power of God. read more