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The Nativity and Almsgiving, Part Two
By His Eminence Metropolitan Saba (Isper) This simple reflection on Christmas leads us to the Christian concept of giving. The first attitude required of Christians is to be open to the gift of God, because when they accept the divine gift and appreciate its importance and role in their life, they become worthy to practice giving in turn. “By this we know love, that He laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” (1 John 3:16). The Bible urg
Dec 20, 2024


The Nativity and Almsgiving, Part One
By His Eminence Metropolitan Saba (Isper) The hymn of the angels at the Nativity of Christ is the key verse to the practical meaning of this feast. The angels of heaven sing: 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill among men' (Luke 2:14). God is always glorified in the highest, and through His presence, peace is achieved on earth and goodwill enters the hearts and souls of mankind. If the glory of God in the highest, the peace on earth, and the goodwill amo
Dec 12, 2024


The Christian Approach to Crises, Part One
An Interview with Metropolitan Saba (Isper) Question : The media always talks about crises. Is there a Christian definition or concept of crisis? Answer : The word “crisis” indicates simply that something is wrong and unnatural. Crises vary depending on the problems that cause them. The accumulation of problems is what constitutes a crisis. A crisis is more dangerous than a problem because it can make a person lose focus and become distracted, which can make it difficult to d
Nov 13, 2024
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