Thursday, February 6, 2025

Sundays of Commemoration

Liturgical Calendar: Three Sundays of Commemoration

There are three Sundays of commemorations which are celebrated at the end of the Season of the Glorious Epiphany in 2025 on 

Feb. 9 for Deceased Priests; also a good time to teach on the leaders of our Church

(priest/bishop/patriarch/pope) see lesson materials here

Feb. 16 for the Righteous and Just (All Saints); see lesson materials here

Feb. 23 Faithful Departed (All souls). see lesson materials here


These commemorations of the Departed are to be seen in the context of the Epiphany emphasis on the charismational mission of all Christians, and on the destiny of those faithful to their baptismal calling. Those who have died to this life are on the next stage of their journey to the Kingdom. If they have died faithful to the Gospel commandment to love, they will one day be called to the Eternal Light by Christ, the “True Hope who never fails’.” 

(The above excerpts are from “Captivated By Your Teachings: A Resource Book for Adult Maronite Catholics” by Rev. Anthony J. Salim)


(The above excerpts are from “Captivated By Your Teachings: A Resource Book for Adult Maronite Catholics” by Rev. Anthony J. Salim)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Webinar: Maronite History

 


Maronite History Workshop at 8pm on Thursday's
February 6: St. Maron and Maronite Liturgy (Fr. Dominque Hanna)
February 13: Maronite Music and Melodies (Fr. Neemtallah Odissey)
February 20: Maronites & the Holy See (Chorbishop John Faris)

Hosted by the Maronite Servants of Christ the Light in conjunction with the Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center.