Reflections

Today we remember St. Teresa of Calcutta. She taught us to do small things with great love. We cannot help everyone in the world, but we can begin with the person in front of us. Even small things — a kind word, an offer to help, a little patience, or sincere forgiveness — can make…

Today we listen to the Parable of the Wedding Feast. It reminds us that we are invited not only to our earthly life, but to eternal life with God. But let us take a closer look at the man who came without a wedding garment. He accepted the invitation to the feast, but was not…

During the commemoration of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, let us reflect on the tragedy of Herod. On the one hand, Herod respected St. John and recognized him as a righteous and holy man; on the other hand, he lacked the courage to change his own way of life. Let us ask ourselves…

We’ve listened to the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, in which a landowner entrusts his vineyard to tenants. When the time comes for them to give him the fruit that is rightfully his, they refuse, forgetting that the vineyard was never truly theirs. Let us consider what this parable can tell us about our own…

On Saturday, August 15, at 10 AM, we will celebrate the Dormition of the Mother of God. In Ukrainian tradition, on this feast the faithful come to church, light candles for their loved ones, and offer their prayers and intentions to the Mother of God, asking for her intercession and protection. Whatever your intentions may…

In Sunday’s readings, we heard about the ungrateful servant. Let us consider the example of someone whose attitude was quite the opposite. St. Francis of Assisi offers us such an example — a man who recognized that everything in his life was a gift from God and gave thanks to Him each day. A heart…

During today’s Feast of the Transfiguration, the Church invites us to ascend the mountain with Christ. Let us leave behind the noise of everyday life and the troubles that weigh down our hearts, and come with Him to be transformed. God’s presence and light make us want to remain there forever, just as the disciples…

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…