Glory to Jesus Christ! It is a blessed time to gather for Matins and celebrate this wonderful feast of the … More
Tag: Eastern Catholic
A Reflection on the Dormition of the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
Glory to Jesus Christ! It is good to be here to celebrate this most special feast. This feast of the … More
The Mystical View of the Scriptures in the Akathist to the Theotokos
The richness of the Byzantine liturgical life of prayer has overwhelmed many, particularly those of us who are tasked with … More
Self Identity Seen in the Establishment of the Byzantine Ruthenian Metropolia
What can be learned from who Byzantine Ruthenian Catholics in America are by looking to the inception of the Metropolitan Church of Munhall/Pittsburgh? This essay focuses on this key time in history.
On 1% and Memes
Memes can be powerful tools to convey messages. Their succinct nature combined with striking images can have a profound impact. … More
Eastern Catholics and the New Evangelization
It appears that some of my recent prayers have been answered with either a “Not yet” or a “No”. I … More
‘Roman Catholicism’-a New DVD Series
Recently, a good friend of mine lent me a copy of the new documentary series by Fr. Robert Barron which … More
2012 Eastern Catholic Encounter West Coast-Final Talk
After meeting at a conference center in El Segundo on Friday night and Saturday, the Sunday portion of the Eastern … More
2012 Eastern Catholic Encounter West Coast-IV
Fr. Edward Cimbala is the administrator for the Byzantine Catholic (Ruthenian) Eparchy of Passaic, NJ. As a parish priest and … More
2012 Eastern Catholic Encounter West Coast-III
The third main talk that was given at the 2012 Eastern Catholic Encounter West Coast was by Father Deacon Sabatino … More
Prayer of Saint Ephrem 