"A womb enclosed You, yet how can a word be sufficient for You? A womb carried You, yet who does not fear to speak of You?Arms carried You, but for someone to speak of You is audacious; breasts have nourished You, yet not to marvel [at You] is an ingratitude.Heaven stood in awe, it diminished,... 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 