JAN 12: CONFESSION – 8:30 – 8:55 AM, DIVINE LITURGY – 9:00 AM (LIVE-STREAMED); ALTAR SERVER TRAINING – 10:15 AM; DIVINE LITURGY – 11:00 AM.
NOTE: We also commemorate the passing of Theodosius, Venerable, on this day. Please see previous post about him.
On the Sunday after Theophany, the Gospel account in Matthew 4: 12-17, mentions the arrest of John the Baptist, and the beginning of the Lord’s preaching ministry. The Gospel account is as follows: “At that time, when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
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NOTE: The Eparchy of Parma has some good suggestions for Living the Gospel as Missionary Disciples: For Byzantine Catholics, this Sunday reminds us that baptism is not the end but the beginning of a lifelong journey. Just as Christ’s baptism led to mission, ours calls us to live as witnesses of the Kingdom, bringing light to the places of darkness around us.
Living the Gospel as Missionary Disciples
· Examine Your Direction – Ask: Where am I walking away from God? What small step can I take today to turn back toward Him?
· Bring Light to Others – Offer encouragement to someone struggling. A kind word or listening ear can be Christ’s light for them.
· Live the Kingdom Daily – Make choices that reflect God’s reign: honesty in work, patience in family life, generosity to those in need.
· Stay Rooted in Prayer – Begin or end your day with the Jesus Prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner.”
GOD WITH US ONLINE CATECHETICAL RESOURCES FOR THE SUNDAY AFTER THEOPHANY OF THE LORD (from January 8, 2023) : https://godwithusonline.org/reflections/the-sunday-after-the-theophany-of-the-lord-ruthenian/
