SPIRITUAL INFANCY
“And so, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but rather as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. I...
PREPARING FOR HIS COMING
“And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we do for you, so as to strengthen your...
SHOCK & DISMAY
“Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived...
PRAYING FOR OTHERS
“When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left....
DAILY GRATITUDE
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thess...
RESTRAINT OF THE EYES
“My eyes are always on the Lord, for he will pull my feet out of the net.” (Ps 24/25: 15) The eyes are a window through which all sorts...
PRAYING FROM THE HEART
"And when you are praying, do not babble meaninglessly (μὴ βατταλογήσητε) as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard...
COMMON PRAYERS
“You have given us these common prayers, offered in symphonic unity. You have promised to grant the requests of two or three gathered in...
PRAYER OF ENTRANCE
“Master and Lord our God, You have established in heaven the orders and hosts of angels and archangels for liturgical service (εἰς...
JESUS AT HEROD’S COURT
“When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was...
