Our ancestors wove their Christian faith into everyday life, creating beautiful traditions that enriched the celebration of the Church’s feasts. This Thursday, August 6 at 10 AM, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, one of the Twelve Great Feasts. On this day, it is a cherished Ukrainian tradition to bring fruits…

Recently, many of us witnessed orange skies because of the wildfires. Those living close to the fires experienced fear and anxiety as once-familiar landscapes were transformed into scorched ground. What is important to remember, however, is that beneath what appears lifeless lies a living root system that allows the forest to regenerate. Our parents and…

Next time you come to our church, take a moment to find the portrait of Venerable Andrey Sheptytsky. Perhaps you might offer a prayer of gratitude for the extraordinary work he did for the Ukrainian people and the Church. Perhaps you might ask for his protection, remembering how tirelessly he defended the weak and the…

On the feast of the Holy Prophet Elias, let us remember another important day in each of our lives — the day of our Baptism and Chrismation. On that day, through the Holy Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation, we were anointed to share in Christ’s priestly, royal, and prophetic mission.

Our Mother of Perpetual Help reminds us that empires rise and fall, wars come and go, plans are made and broken, but God’s grace is eternal.

The true victory is not only peace, but the victory of love over hatred, light over darkness, and faith over fear. Our nation needs not only the strength of weapons, but also the strength of the spirit — a spirit that is born through faithfulness to God.

As we walked through the forest on our pilgrimage, we noticed many fallen trees, especially along the streams. The rushing water had gradually washed away the soil that once supported their roots, leaving them unable to stand.

With God, nothing is ever truly hopeless. Where there is God, there is faith, and where there is faith, there is always hope. Last Friday we celebrated St. Jude, the brother of the Lord, also known as St. Jude Thaddeus. He was not the actual brother of Jesus, but a relative of His family. He…

We often assume that faith comes automatically — if you grew up in a Christian family, belong to a Christian community, or were taught about God from childhood. Today’s Gospel tells us a different story through the example of the centurion. Those who were close to Christ did not display the faith that Christ praised….

What occupies your thoughts first thing in the morning? What takes up most of your attention during the day? What do you worry about the most? In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks about the eye — the direction of the heart. If our hearts are directed toward God, our thoughts, decisions, and lives are guided by…

Last Friday, we celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart. What is the Sacred Heart for those who believe in Jesus? His Heart is a place of rest when we are overwhelmed, a place of healing when we are wounded, and a place of peace when life feels heavy. We often try to manage our…