He is our companion to Pascha. His memory resonates in the prayers of the Great Lent from beginning to end. In the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), God has been revealed to be a God Who does not want anything as much as He wants us to be free with Him, regardless of ...
Read moreAuthor: Father Elia Mitri
The Precious Friend
There is nothing more precious than a friend who, if he turns his back on you, he remains face to face with you! This is something that gossipers cannot do.
Read moreNakba from Canada
Palestine, as a place of birth, has disappeared from the new Canadian passport. This is news that social media is buzzing with these days. Instead of it, for Palestinians who have obtained the Canadian citizenship, it now states: “Country of origin not listed”. Before writing these lines, I tried to read about the news, to ...
Read moreBeware of Idols
In these daily reflections, I do not write messages to people who have annoyed me in something. I know that, at times, I can be annoying. This bothers me and does not bother me! I do not like to be a cause of annoyance to anyone. However, neither do I like a person to live ...
Read moreTo Remain at Home
I did not see my grandchildren last week. They were both overcome by an illness that kept them at home. They returned to us yesterday. At our house, they belong almost exclusively to their grandmother. They only notice my presence when prompted by her or when they know I have something that they like. The ...
Read moreA Human Invention
There are numerous problems in our Church reality that require great effort to overcome. Today, I will mention to you one of them, the problem of dwelling too much on using the past, whether distant or recent, to the detriment of the present, i.e., this excessive regard for the eloquence of yesterday as a means ...
Read moreIt is Time for Us to Heal!
One of our deep wounds is that we are far, a little here and a lot there, from the aspirations of the Word. In most of what is required by our regeneration, you see us seeking anything but the Word. Who taught us to separate heaven from earth? Who told us that heaven does not ...
Read moreSunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
The Church brings us today into the period of preparation for the Great Lent. The Gospel passage she reads to us (Luke 18:9-14) confers its name on this Sunday. The story of the parable is simple. A Pharisee and a tax collector enter the temple to pray. The former praises himself and looks down on ...
Read moreThe Right of Others
If you consider it your right to criticize others for actual sins, you have no right to be saddened by someone who had addressed a remark to you that you deemed out of place.
Read moreOld Quebec
Yesterday, a friend of mine showed me photos from his visit to Old Quebec City. He repeated to me the question I grew accustomed to in Canada: “Have you visited Old Quebec City?". I have written to you about the cities I had visited. This city I had not. Many people recommended to me to ...
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