But when the Word of God became Man, He received the Spirit from the Father as one of us, (not receiving it for Himself individually, for He was the Giver of the Spirit); but that He Who knew no sin, might, by receiving It as Man, preserve It to our nature, and might again implant... Continue Reading →
Diagnosing The Problem
But the audacity of men, having regard not to what is expedient [ie good] and becoming, but to what is possible for it, began to do the contrary
The Giver of The Spirit Receives The Spirit
With the feast of Theophany coming soon for those who have just kept the feast of The Nativity on January 7th, let us contemplate a saying of St. Athanasius' which we will hopefully come to understand further as we near the feast: “Through whom, and from whom should the Spirit have been given but through... Continue Reading →
The Paradox of The Incarnation
From the pen of our father St. Philoxenos of Mabbug: "The Ancient of days became a child; the Most High became an infant in the womb, and God became man in the womb. The Spiritual One became corporeal; the Invisible One was seen; the Intangible One was handled... Invisible, we see Him; not tangible, we... Continue Reading →
Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
Christ is born, glorify ye Him. Christ from heaven, go ye out to meet Him. Christ on earth; be ye exalted. Sing unto the Lord all the whole earth; and that I may join both in one word, Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, for Him Who is of heaven and... Continue Reading →
How Can This Be?
St. Jacob of Serugh narrates the experience of the Virgin Mary as the archangel Gabriel gives an answer to her question, “How can this be, since I do not know a man? (Luke 1.34)” “The Holy Spirit will come to you in a holy manner and the power of the Exalted One will abide upon... Continue Reading →
An Ancient Faith For a Modern World 