Category Archives: Reflections

Book Review by Archbishop Spataro

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

EARTH, A DIVINE GIFT CREATION, a Biblical Vision for the Environment By Prof. Margaret Barker 326pp, T and T Clark International (A Continuum Imprint) London/NY, 2010, www.continuumbooks.com With a Foreword by Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople Reviewed by the Rt. Rev. … Continue reading →

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Dr Margaret Barker at St Vladimir’s Seminary

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Two weeks ago, Archbishop Brennan and myself attended the Schmemann Memorial Lecture at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. The speaker was the very famous British Biblical scholar, Dr. Margaret Barker (pictured left). Her special field is the Old Testament, the Jewish Tanak. … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

Dear Clergy and Friends of EADM, May the light of the Christ-child be with you at this season and into the future! As I write this letter to you, the final preparations will be being made for Midnight Mass at … Continue reading →

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Hodie Christus natus est

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

Hodie Christus natus est hodie Salvator apparuit: hodie in terra cantunt Angeli, laetantur Archangeli: hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, alleluja. Today is Christ born; today the Savior has appeared; today the Angels sing, the Archangels rejoice; today … Continue reading →

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…an invisible communication, not only of redemption but also of creation and judgement

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

The central mystery of the Mass has been at all times the subject of dream and speculation, of theology and devotion. If it is the centre of Christian life, it is also and therefore, the centre of all life – … Continue reading →

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“The Inner Side of Church Worship” by Rev. Geoffrey Hodson

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

The Rev. Geoffrey Hodson (1886-1983) served as a priest in the Liberal Catholic Church in Australia. His writings on esoteric matters remain highly relevant to this day. The Inner Side of Church Worship by the Rev. Geoffrey Hodson Dedicated to … Continue reading →

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From “The Hidden Side of Things”

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

From “The Hidden Side of Things” by Bishop C.W. Leadbeater: “There is a hidden side to our physical world in a second and higher sense which is well known to all students of Theosophy, for many lectures have been delivered … Continue reading →

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News from the Texas Mariavite community

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Abbot Charles (Shin Maram) writes: First, I would like to announce the formation of a mission parish of the Mariavite Mission Society – Our Lady the Holy Sophia Parish! We aim to meet at least twice a month at Agape … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Letter for Advent

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Dearly Beloved in Christ: Happy Advent! As we are all aware, Advent is a time for self preparation for the coming of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.  This year however, Advent should hold special meaning for us all.  … Continue reading →

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Saturday after Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

Now that Thanksgiving Day is past and Black Friday, the way is clear for The Nativity of Christ. I never appreciated Christmas as much as when my children were born. It is, indeed, the festival of The Child. How better … Continue reading →

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