The 7 signs of the Jubilee
“Jubilee” is the name of a particular year, apparently derived from the instrument used to indicate its beginning: the yobel, the sheep’s horn, whose sound heralds the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). This feast takes place every year, but takes on special significance when it coincides with the start of the Jubilee year. The first […]
Holy Year: the three Jubilee axes!
What is the Holy Year? As early as the Old Testament, we find indicated periods that are moments of thanksgiving for God’s action and love for his people: a JUBILEE. It takes place in the Church every 25 years. The Pope opens it with a special official text, known as the BULLETIN OF INDICTION. This […]
1700 years of the Council of Nicaea: opportunities and challenges for ecumenism
The doctrinal issues addressed by the Council of Nicaea, summarized in the “Declaration of the 318 Fathers”, are above all of ecumenical importance. In it, the Fathers professed their faith in “one God, Father Almighty, Creator of all things visible and invisible; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the […]
Epiphany Saturday
FAUSTE DE RIEZ’S EPIPHANY SERMON Water turned into wine: the mystery of the transition from the Old Covenant to the New On the third day, there was a wedding. What are these nuptials, if not the vows and joys of saved humanity, celebrated on the third day, in the mystery of this number which designates […]
Epiphany Friday
EPIPHANY SERMON BY SAINT MAXIME OF TURIN The mysteries of the Lord’s baptism The Gospel reports that the Lord went to the Jordan to be baptized, and that he wanted to be consecrated in this river to the celestial mysteries. ~ In fact, it’s fitting that after the day of the Savior’s birth – many […]
Epiphany Thursday
COMMENTARY BY SAINT CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN It was for us that Christ received the Holy Spirit at Baptism. The Creator of the universe had decided to recapitulate all things in Christ, in a magnificent achievement, and to restore human nature to its first state. He therefore promised to restore to […]
Epiphany Wednesday
SERMON BY SAINT PROCLUS OF CONSTANTINOPLE FOR THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST “Light of light, O Christ, you have appeared today”… Christ manifested himself to the world, restoring it to chaos and splendor. He took on the sin of the world and defeated the enemy of the world. He sanctified the springs of water and illuminated […]
Epiphany Tuesday
4th century homily for epiphany Water and Spirit Jesus came to John and was baptized by him in the Jordan. What incredible wonderful events! The boundless river that delights the city of God, how is it washed in a little water? The incomprehensible source that brings forth life for all men and has no end […]
The Baptism of Jesus
SERMON BY SAINT GRÉGOIRE DE NAZIANZE FOR THE FEAST OF LIGHTS “Those who see the light are in the light”. Christ is illuminated by baptism, let us shine with him; he is immersed in water, let us descend with him to rise with him. ~ John is baptizing, and Jesus approaches; perhaps to sanctify the […]
Epiphany Monday
SERMON BY SAINT PIERRE CHRYSOLOGUE FOR EPIPHANY Epiphany reveals God in man The Mystery of the Incarnation of the Lord itself brings with it ever-recognizable marks of the Divinity. However, the solemnity of the Epiphany discovers and reveals to us in many ways that God came in a human body; so our mortal condition, always […]