Tag: Melto D’Moronoyo

In a time when Lebanon faces multiple crises, it is worthwhile recalling the extraordinary leadership a century ago of Patriarch Elias Howayek, the 72nd Maronite Patriarch.

The church’s eschatological nature can be explained this way—the pilgrim church, which set out on its journey after Christ’s ascension, will be visibly united with the heavenly church at the end of time, when humanity and all creation will be re-established in Christ, writes Fr Eliah Abboud.

As much as we discuss the Trinity, we can never comprehend this great mystery. This Trinity Sunday, we remember that through our journey in the liturgical calendar, we can only access it in love.

Pentecost is about outburst and outpouring. It is when the Spirit bursts in upon us and there is an outpouring of grace. Minds are illuminated, hearts burn with fervour and tongues are set free in praise.

The Maronite Eparchy of Australia began looking into providing a liturgy which is more “accessible,” specifically for people with autism and their families, writes Fr Yuhanna.

After the Passion, the disciples had fallen back into their own lives with heavy hearts. But when Christ appeared to them and charged St Peter to “feed my sheep,” he revealed something about the nature of love, writes David El-Hachem.

Just like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, Christ in his wisdom decides when he will open our eyes, writes Joshua Tamer.

The words of healing that Christ spoke to the paralytic are the epitome of true love: “My son, your sins are forgiven.” Yet we remain “paralysed” in so many areas of life, writes Salwa Elias

The parable of the Prodigal Son carries for us a great message of hope, for who among us has not, at some point in their lives, offended their Father in heaven?

: In the “Year of Prayer” and especially during Lent, it is essential that we never cease to pray and to endure all trials for the greater glory of God and in reparation for sin, writes Salwa Elias

This “Sunday of the Leper” recounts the merciful healing of a man who was unclean, and forced to live alone, outside the city walls. It’s hard for us today to understand what this meant in ancient Israel.

Praying for the dead isn’t only set aside for the month of November, for we must remember them always in prayer and ask for mercy from God.