Please click here to read Part 1 The presence of Moses and Elijah represents the Law, and the Prophets of which Christ is the fulfilment. The face of Moses shone when he had been in the presence of God on the mountain and Elijah did not die but was taken straight to heaven. In Orthodox … Continue reading The Transfiguration of Our Lord – 6th August – pt. 2/2
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord – 6th August – pt. 1/2
This feast commemorates the Lord’s transfiguration (metamorphosis) before His disciples, Peter, James and John. The Gospel accounts (also a reference in 2 Peter 1: 10-19) describe how Christ took the disciples onto a ‘high mountain’ and there ‘His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white like light’. On either side of Christ … Continue reading The Transfiguration of Our Lord – 6th August – pt. 1/2
Prayer for June 2023
Dear Father, As we come to this beautiful time of year, the month of June, we thank you for the wonder of your creation and the way our spirits are lifted as we see all around us the freshness of a new summer. This month we remember Barnabas, whose name means, child of encouragement. He was … Continue reading Prayer for June 2023