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Photo: Pope Benedict XVI and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople greet the Christian faithful after the celebration of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at the patriarchal cathedral on November 30, 2006.

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2012-02-01 Back from Cairo, Gregorios III says, “We are living God’s today
2012-01-19 Bishop William Skurla named to head Archeparchy of Pittsburgh
2012-01-16 Pope Benedict Assents to Election of New Maronite Bishops
2012-01-12 Funeral of Archbishop Paul Antaki
2012-01-04 Communiqué of the Assembly of the Catholic Hierarchy in Syria
2012-01-04 Obituary for Archbishop Paul Antaki
2011-12-25 Pope Benedict's Christmas Homily at Midnight Mass
2011-12-23 Encyclical of Patriarch Bartholomew for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord 2011
2011-12-18 Patriarchs’ Message to their faithful and to their fellow-citizens in Syria
2011-12-16 More on Ecumenical Prayers for Syria
2011-12-16 Syria: Christmas 2011, Gregorios III (Melkite), "Sobriety Out of Respect for The Victims"
2011-12-15 Notes and Remarks of Patriarch Gregrios III at the Conference for Members of the European Parliament
2011-12-13 Patriarch Gregorios III's Christmas Letter 2011
2011-12-10 Funeral Arrangements Announced for Bishop Andrew Pataki, Emeritus of Passaic,NJ
2011-12-09 Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh Enthroned in Saint Nicholas Cathedral
2011-12-08 Bishop Andrew Pataki, Emeritus of Passaic, Falls Asleep in the Lord
2011-11-30 Catholics and Orthodox Face Same Challenges
2011-11-24 Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk receives honorary doctorate (Honoris Causa) at Fordham University in USA
2011-11-23 Maronite leader again warns against Islamic uprisings
2011-11-21 Egypt: hundreds of Copts attacked
2011-11-21 Bishop recalls Communist persecution of Romanian Greek Catholic Church
2011-11-20 Call to Prayer and Fasting
2011-11-07 In the Steps of Saint Francis and Blessed John Paul - Patriarch Gregorios III at Assisi 2011
2011-11-04 Pope Benedict XVI: Study the Eastern Catholic Churches
2011-11-04 Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue Meets, Issues Statement on Plight of Christians in the Middle East
2011-11-03 Bishop Savas of Troas Elected Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Pittsburgh
2011-10-31 Egypt: Christian student murdered for refusing to remove crucifix
2011-10-31 Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church laments nation’s justice system
2011-10-25 Maronite Patriarch warns of 'Arab Winter'
2011-10-25 Ukrainian Catholics, Orthodox will join in delivering Vatican Christmas tree
2011-10-21 Coptic leader discourages international probe of anti-Christian violence in Egypt
2011-10-19 Reps of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Visit Ukrainian Catholics
2011-10-18 Second Report from Patriarch Gregorios III's Venezuela Visit
2011-10-18 First Report from Patriarch Gregorios III's Venezuela Visit
2011-10-18 Patriarch Sviatoslav: Moscow Patriarchate Not Ready for Dialogue
2011-10-18 Coptic Catholic patriarch mourns demonstrators, expresses confidence in regime
2011-10-17 Orthodox Scripture Class To Be Offered On-Line November 5, 2011
2011-10-14 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Port Authority Announce Agreement on Rebuilding of St. Nicholas
2011-10-12 Programme for Patriarch Gregorios III Pastoral Visit to Venezuela
2011-10-05 Archbishop Demetrios Meets with Consistory of Carpatho-Russian Diocese
2011-09-27 Archbishop Demetrios Meets with Prime Minister of Turkey Erdogan
2011-09-22 Nashville’s Coptic Catholics celebrate visit by patriarch
2011-09-21 Patriarch Gregorios Attends Sant’Egidio Meeting for Peace in Munich
2011-09-19 Episcopal Ordination of Archimandrite Robert Rabbat
2011-09-16 Patriarch Gregorios III Letter on Liturgy
2011-09-13 Russian Orthodox official urges Vatican action on Ukrainian church dispute
2011-09-01 Bishop Nicholas (Samra) Enthroned as Eparch of Newton
2011-08-25 Ukrainian Catholic, Orthodox leaders talk of easing tensions
2011-08-10 Tercentennial Celebrations at the Monastery of Holy Saviour, Lebanon
2011-08-02 Funeral and burial in Saida, Lebanon of Archbishop Emeritus of Saida and Deir el Qamar H.E. Mgr George Ibrahim Kwaiter (1928-2011)

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Prayer for Life

O Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son, enlighten the minds and hearts of those blinded to the truth that life begins at conception so that they may see that the pre-born in the womb is already adorned with Your image and likeness. Enable us to guard, cherish and protect the lives of all those who are unable to care for themselves. For You are the Bestower of Life, bringing each man from non-being into being, sealing each with your divine and infinite love and we glorify you together with Your Father, Who is without beginning, and your all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

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Wisdom from the Church Fathers

When the holy Abba Anthony lived in the desert he was beset by boredom, and attacked by many sinful thoughts. He said to God, 'Lord, I want to be saved but these thoughts do not leave me alone; what shall I do in my affliction? How can I be saved?'

A short while afterwards, when he got up to go out, Anthony saw a man like himself sitting at his work, getting up from his work to pray, then sitting down and plaiting a rope, then getting up again to pray. It was an angel of the Lord sent to correct and reassure him: 'Do this and you will be saved.' At these words, Anthony was filled with joy and courage. He did this, and he was saved.

The Desert Fathers
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