At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her. read more

Jesus took Peter. James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone, and he was transfigured before them. read more

It is with great joy and thanksgiving to God that the Eparchy of Keren announces the ordination of 5 deacons. We thank God for the blessing and the 5 dedicated deacons and their families for their sacrifice. read more

Following the Lord means nothing less than the cross, offering ourselves with Jesus as a living sacrifice and not conforming ourselves to this world. Following him entails derision and scorn, yet the Lord is our help. read more

For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night or darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober. (1Thess 5:5-6). read more

Teach us to pray: in response to this request Christ gave us the Lord's Prayer. This prayers invites us to call God Our Father and to reflect o n the divine filiation that we enjoy by reason of our Baptism. read more

The Archangel Raphael's name means 'God has healed'. In the O.T. book of Tobit, Raphael heals Tobit of blindness, he protects and guides Tobias on his travels and he delivers Sarah from an evil demon. read more

O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you desire. And her daughter was healed instantly. read more

The Virgin Mary was taken up to the heavenly bridal chamber where the King of kings is seated on a starry throne. All these happened to Mary because she belongs to Christ. Mary our queen is raised on high a great sign for all who believe in the Son. read more

Mary, the Ark of the new covenant, bore Jesus in her womb. She shares in the victory promised to all who believe. read more

And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said to him what is written in the law? What do you read there? After the answer he gave Jesus said to him, You have answered rightly do this and you will live. read more

Whoever seeks to gain his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will preserve it alive. This is the truth I tell you on the night there will be two in one bed. One will be taken and the other will be left. read more