Monthly Archives: July 2006

About that Ancient Irish Psalter …

Recent news reports of the ancient Psalter found in Ireland, especially those filtered through blogs, placed great weight on the book’s — prophetically, some believed — being “open to” Psalm 83 or to that Psalm’s pristine condition. Some became energized … Continue reading

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Ancient Syriac Prayers

Praised are you O Christ our Teacher, for you enrich with absolutely everything those who cleave to you. Lord, if someone gives his possessions to the state, then he receives in return great honour; how much more will you, Lord, … Continue reading

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THE WAR: Metropolitan PHILIP’s Appeal

TO BE READ FROM THE PULPIT AND PUBLISHED IN THE PARISH BULLETIN July 25, 2006 Brother Hierarchs, Reverend Clergy, Esteemed Members of the Archdiocese Board of Trustees, Parish Councils and God-fearing Faithful of our Archdiocese: Greetings in the name of … Continue reading

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BOGGING: Magically Delicious!

AN ANCIENT prayer book found in a bog has been hailed as one of Ireland’s most significant discoveries in decades, and perhaps centuries. “This Irish equivalent to the Dead Sea Scrolls is being hailed by … experts as the greatest … Continue reading

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THE WAR: Antiochian Resolution

That’s my boss, Fr John Salem, in the middle (Fathers Michael Pavez & Thomas Zain flanking). The Antiochian Archdiocese held its biannual Clergy Symposium last week at Antiochian Village. Yours truly was excused due to 1) travel conflicts, and 2) … Continue reading

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