Monthly Archives: April 2016

Pascha on the Holy Mountain

Posted on 30 April 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Sepulchre

Posted on 29 April 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Oh blessed body! Whither art thou thrown? No lodging for thee, but a cold hard stone? So many hearts on earth, and yet not one Receive thee? Sure there is room within our hearts good store; For they can lodge … Continue reading →

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“And the cross of Christ become the altar not of the temple, but of the world”

Posted on 29 April 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

When our Lord was handed over to the will of his cruel foes, they ordered him, in mockery of his royal dignity, to carry the instrument of his own torture. This was done to fulfil the prophecy of Isaiah: “A … Continue reading →

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“He brought forth bread from the earth and changed it into his own body”

Posted on 28 April 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

One man has died for all, and now in every church in the mystery of bread and wine he heals those for whom he is offered in sacrifice, giving life to those who believe and holiness to those who consecrate … Continue reading →

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Meditating Four Quartets: The Dry Salvages (IV)

Posted on 27 April 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Since 1868, the great bell of Nashotah House has rung out the Angelus thrice daily—three triplets, followed by a long pause, concluding with a peal of eighteen strikes. It can be heard for miles. No matter where we were on … Continue reading →

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“And how could we ever love, unless we ourselves were loved first?”

Posted on 26 April 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“It is my Father’s glory,” Christ said, “that you should bear abundant fruit and become my disciples.” But even when we have glorified the Father by bearing much fruit and becoming Christ’s disciples, we still have no right to claim … Continue reading →

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“Whoever knows the mystery of the cross and the tomb …”

Posted on 25 April 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

The mystery of the incarnation of the Logos holds the power of all the hidden logoi and figures of Scripture as well as the knowledge of visible and intelligible creatures. Whoever knows the mystery of the cross and the tomb knows … Continue reading →

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Fr Alexander Schmemann on Holy Week

Posted on 24 April 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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