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Synod of Bishops 2017

Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Maronites

Accompanying the Elderly and Dying – Death with Dignity. A Maronite Perspective

And they will know we are Christians….

Facing the reality of death

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“Most of all those magnified by him, he has magnified me, for I gave birth to Him. I am about to enter his living Paradise and the place which eve succumb, I shall glorify Him, for of all created women he was most pleased with me. (St Ephrem Hymn on the Nativity) Blessed feast of the Assumption to you all. #maronite #livingmaronite #mary #ourlady #assumptionofourlady

The Maronite tradition is that to celebrate feasts such as the the Assumption - harissi is made. This is made in large urns and contains meat and barley, with enough to feed the entire village. The meat of course usually comes as a celebration to mark the end of the fast in the lead up to the feast. This is the harissi being made this year for the feast of the Assumption in the village of Miziara. Blessed feast day all. #maronite #livingmaronite #harissi #miziara #feastoftheassumption #ourlady

As is the tradition, the Patriarch is celebrating the Mass for the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady in the Church of Qannoubine. #maronite #livingmaronite #ourladyofqannoubine #qannoubine #qadisha #feastoftheassumption

In his book “The Virgin Mary in the Maronite Church”, Archbishop Boutros Gemayel recounts the words of Father Eliano describing the feast of Our Lady of Qanoubeen on August 15 in 1580. “Throughout the eve of the feast, people from all different regions flocked to Qanoubeen. The Patriarch and those who already arrived, watched from the monastery rooftop the throngs of people who are still coming. Meanwhile, Church bells ring, peasants fuel bonfires and light fireworks. Others discharge firearms while people’s jubilations and shouts of joy escalate! On the day of the feast itself everyone shares in the celebration of the pontifical Qurbono, Bishops, clergy and the entire assembly.” Following this beautiful tradition, our very own @dibbyboom is heading down the Qadisha Valley to visit Our Lady of Qannoubine. Watch our Instagram live on our story for updates @livingmaronite

Reflection - Day 14 This excerpt from the Hymn on the Nativity by St Ephrem is a wonderful example of the Syriac focus on Mary from the earliest times… ‘A wonder is Your Mother. The Lord entered her, and became a servant: the Word entered her, and became silent within her; thunder entered her, and His voice was still: the Shepherd of all entered her; He became a Lamb in her, and came forth bleating. The Belly of Your Mother changed the order of things, O You that orders all! The rich went in, He came out poor: the High One went in, He came out lowly. Brightness went into her and clothed Himself, and came forth a despised form. The Mighty went in, and clad Himself with fear from the Belly. He that gives food to all went in, and gat hunger. He that gives all to drink went in, and gat thirst. Naked and bare came forth from her the Clother of all.’ #maronite #livingmaronite #marymotherofgod #praisestomary #assumption

Reflection - Day 13 In Luke 1:30-33 we hear... “The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” The announcement by the angel fulfilled a prophecy revealed in the book of Isaiah. “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14) The Syriac fathers often taught about events through a literary technique called the dispute dialogue. They would select a certain scene from the Gospel and expand on it creating a dialogue between two characters. One remaining dialogue expands on the Annunciation and captures a conversation between Mary and the Angel. There are about 40 of these poems in existence and they are worthwhile reviving for modern catechetical use. This literary device originated in Mesopotamia and was widely adapted by the Syriac Fathers. The dialogue poem between Mary and the Angel explores the conflict between reason and faith. It explores the initial hesitation that Mary must have felt when she received the astounding words of the Angel. However, it is when the Angel mentions the coming of the Holy Spirit, that Mary accepts that this is indeed a message from God and her faith leads her to believe. You can read more dialogue poems and the full text of the Annunciation dialogue poem at this link in the bio. #maronite #livingmaronite #annunciation #Mary #catholic

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