The cross is raised and appears above the earth, which until recently malice had kept hidden. It is raised, not to receive glory (for with Christ nailed to it what greater glory could it have?) but to give glory to … Continue reading
Tag Archives: St. Andrew of Crete
The fulfillment of the law is Christ himself, who does not so much lead us away from the letter as lift us up to its spirit. For the law’s consummation was this, that the very lawgiver accomplished His work and … Continue reading
Let us say to Christ: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel. Let us hold before Him like palm branches those final words inscribed above the cross. Let us show Him honor, … Continue reading
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Palm/Flowery Sunday 2016
Let us go together to meet Christ on the Mount of Olives. Today He returns from Bethany and proceeds of His own free will toward His holy and blessed passion, to consummate the mystery of our salvation. He who came … Continue reading
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Palm/Flowery Sunday 2014
Let us go together to meet Christ on the Mount of Olives. Today He returns from Bethany and proceeds of His own free will toward His holy and blessed passion, to consummate the mystery of our salvation. He who came … Continue reading
Brief is my lifetime and full of pain and wickedness, but accept me in penitence and recall me to awareness of You. May I never be the possession or food of the enemy. O Savior, have compassion on me. The … Continue reading