Χριστὸς ἀνέστη! Ἀληθῶς ἀνέστη! (Khristós Anésti! Alithós Anésti!) These are the triumphant words of the Paschal Greeting, with which Eastern Christians greet each other with great joy during the Easter Season. “Christ has risen! Truly he has risen!” I had the privilege of attending a Greek Orthodox Easter service with the family of a closeContinue reading “April 14, 2020 – Pastor’s Note”
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April 08, 2020 – Pastor’s Note
“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” These words from Psalm 22, which Jesus cried out to his Father as he died on the Cross, are some of the most haunting words in the entire Bible. How could Jesus, the Son of God, feel abandoned by God? How did it come to this?Continue reading “April 08, 2020 – Pastor’s Note”
April 02, 2020 – Pastor’s Note
We find ourselves at an odd crossroads in this time of self-isolation. On the one hand, every day still seems to bring new updates and new policies. On the other hand, we are all beginning to face the reality that this period of isolation will likely last through April and possibly into May. Many ofContinue reading “April 02, 2020 – Pastor’s Note”
April 02, 2020 – Letter to Adorers
Dear Assumption Adorers, Joe St. Hilaire recently suggested to me that this period of time without the public reception or adoration of the Eucharist might be uniquely difficult for our parishioners who are accustomed to spending time each week praying in the Eucharistic presence of Jesus. Joe further suggested that a letter from me mightContinue reading “April 02, 2020 – Letter to Adorers”
Fr. Moore 