The Persecution of Christian in America

Today and especially in America, Christians imagine ourselves persecuted. While there are times when we are met with prejudice, it is frequently the case that we have brought this on ourselves. Rarely, are we the object of derision because of our fidelity to the Gospel or the witness of the early Church.

Human Violence

Sunday, January 13 (OS., December 31, 2018) 2019: Sunday Nativity Afterfeast and Leavetaking (33rd Sunday) Holy Righteous Ones: Joseph the Betrothed, David the King, James the Brother of the Lord. Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 Christ is Born! St Matthew's account of our Savior’s birth is drenched in violence. For example, in his attempt … Continue reading Human Violence