The Trinity
Yesterday was Trinity Sunday, a day when so many clergy attempt to explain that which cannot be adequately explained. Some concepts are best when we accept them in faith. "God in three persons, Blessed Trinity!"
May 2024
Happy Divine Mother’s Day!
In John 17:6-19, we are presented with Jesus’s prayer asking God to watch over the disciples. We learn that Jesus is proud of his disciples, but also a little afraid for them, so he hopes they will be protected – that they will be safe. He [...]
Love-Love-Love
Both the Epistle and the gospel reading for today, 1John 4:7-10 and John 15:9-17, remind us: it's all about love. This was one of the main messages of CCOA's founder, Archbishop Herman Spruit, too! LOVE!
April 2024
Pruning the Plants
In the gospel reading for this Sunday, John 15:1-8, we are reminded that vines sometimes need to be pruned, as do many plants in our gardens. For some, deadheading after flowers bloom helps the plants continue to bloom. In other cases, the plant needs to be [...]
Expect Wonders!
from Psalm 4:3b…. Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful!
God’s Gift for our viewing pleasure!- a Total Solar Eclipse
One of God's many gifts to behold is the total solar eclipse happening tomorrow, April 8. In case you're interested in safely watching, Sunset.com listed these links... NASA: (starting at 1pm Eastern ) https://youtu.be/P9M_e3JbpLY Time and Date: https://youtu.be/RHAbciq3NNY The McDonalds Observatory: https://mcdonaldobservatory.org/ San Francisco’s Exploratorium https://youtu.be/ZRxFyr1bUiQ
Happy Easter!
March 31, 2024 Easter To the clergy, laity, and friends of the Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch, peace, joy, and apostolic blessing. As we celebrate the joyous occasion of Easter, we are reminded of the ultimate symbol of hope and renewal – the Resurrection of Jesus, [...]
March 2024
We are One
Today’s Palm Sunday celebration coincides with Ramadan (Muslims), Holi (Hindus), Purim (Jews), Nowruz (Persians). They are all holidays that share the spirits of renewal, triumph, survival. We share the joys and struggles of life! We are all part of the One. (With thanks to the [...]
Who Punishes?
In 2nd Chronicles 15-16, we are told that God tried to help the people live correctly, but they paid no attention to the warnings of the prophets. Finally, God’s patience reached the turning point. According to the writer, God became angry and punished the people. This [...]
February 2024
Divine Change
We read of Jesus’ transfiguration in Mark 9:2-10, and watch along with Peter, James and John as Jesus’ appearance literally changes. Imagine! How wonderous and terrifying to behold such a change. And yet, shouldn’t we all experience a wonderous inner change when we are involved in [...]