Doing small things with great love

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…