(Feast of the Epiphany ~ January 6 ) …behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying “where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.”  [Matthew 2:1-2] When St. Matthew provided the church with the story […]

(Feast Day ~ January 5) In the history of Judaism and Christianity, God has sometimes accomplished his purpose through the strange behavior of his saints. The Old Testament prophets risked condemnation and ridicule (and sometimes death) to bring the message of repentance to the people through their strange behavior. The article on the prophets in […]

Feast Day ~ December 21 Those of us who live and work in the Washington DC area know what it is to have busy schedules – to work 10 and 12 hour days and commute 2 and 3 hours, to work week-ends and holidays and give up any hope of seeing family or enjoying “free” […]