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Lent

Cana Sunday

The Sunday of the Leper

Sunday of the Haemorrhaging Woman

Sunday of the Prodigal Son

Sunday of the Paralytic

Bartimaeus the Blind

Temptation of Jesus

Lazarus Saturday

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The work of St Ephrem has been influential on the development of the spiritual and liturgical life of the Maronite Church. The Syriac Churches are indebted to him and as Maronites we should look to read his works more often. The example of St Ephrem teaches us that in our liturgy, hymns are not just music to listen to. They are a powerful teaching tool and are integral to our Maronite Tradition. We need to live them and sing them and teach them to our children. They are not just emotive song, rather they are a theological lesson which is why it is important not to replace them in our liturgy. They serve an important purpose. We need to do more than just listen to the choir at liturgy. We need to let the words of the hymns speak to us and participate in them. It is a very beautiful part of our Maronite tradition. St Ephrem - intercede for us 25 January is the memorial of the conversion of St Paul and his baptism. We learn about this extraordinary event in Acts 9. The Lord can convert the hardest of hearts. May our eyes always be raised to the Lord and our hearts filled with his grace and love. For those Maronites in Australia, the relics of the 'Little Flower', St Therese of Lisiuex, together with her mother and father Sts Zelie and Louis Martin, have arrived and will be travelling though Australia. The major relics of St Therese of Lisiuex have already arrived in Sydney. It is a deeply Catholic devotion to venerate and pray with our saints. It is a wonderful tradition to pass onto our children. She is touring throughout Australia and there are many opportunities to see her. Check out the national itinerary at the Catholic Mission website. https://www.catholicmission.org.au/relics-of-saint-thérèse-of-lisieux The situation in Lebanon has become increasingly desperate. The cost of living increases and hyperinflation is at the door. Meanwhile a corrupt ruling class looks for ways to remain in power, not for the sake of a nation or its people, but for the sake of themselves. The people are desperate and desperation often drives people to desperate measure. But in amongst all this are saints, who are looking to peacefully change the social order. On this Sunday, we encourage you to offer up the Mass you attend for these peaceful saints, that they may be strengthened in their demands for others, for the most basic of rights, including adequate housing, healthcare, water, electricity and an end to corruption of all sorts. May the Prince of Peace inspire them always and may hardened hearts be transformed. Things have become increasingly dangerous for Christians in Nigeria. There is also a significant Maronite Community in Nigeria. We join the call for the release of four seminarians, aged 18-23, who were abducted from Good Shepherd Seminary, in Kaduna, on Wednesday night. We pray for their safe return. Blessed Feast of Saint Anthony the Great - 17 January. St Anthony was a Christian monastic monk. He lived in Egypt during a flourishing time for Christianity. Saint Anthony was born to devout Christian parents. They died leaving him and his sister orphaned. Anthony took on the responsibility of his sister and took great care of her. One day Anthony was inspired by reading Matthews Gospel. “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.” Matthew 19:21 This moved Anthony and after giving his sister her share of their parents estate, he sold his share and distributed to the poor and the churches. Anthony vowed to live in solitude, he lived in a nearby cave where he spent most of his time fasting and in prayer. Saint Anthony inspired monasticism throughout the east. Monasticism is a religious way of life which renounces worldly possessions to devote oneself fully to spiritual work. Anthony and his way of life was very inspirational that many people would come to see him for advice and healing, some even wanted to live a monastic life also. Monasticism is one of the cornerstones of Maronite spirituality. In Lebanon there is a Maronite monastery dedicated to Saint Anthony in Qozhaya, located in the valley. The Syriac meaning of the valley name ‘Qozhaya’ has been roughly translated to ‘the treasure of life’. Qozhaya is one of the oldest monasteries of the valley of Qadisha (meaning ‘Holy’ in Syriac), which has sheltered Christian monastic communities for many centuries. Saint Anthony inspired many to a life free from earthy possessions. In a time where we are so attached to technology, let us be inspired to put down our phone once in a while and use that time that we would normally to scroll through our Facebook newsfeed to instead use the time to pray. We pray that technology and material things don’t imprison us from leading humble and prayerful lives.

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