Posted on by Reason2bCatholic

Divine Office | The Word took our nature from Mary

In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from a letter by St Athanasius (295-373 A.D.). Athanasius was born in Alexandria. He assisted Bishop Alexander at the Council of Nicaea, and later succeeded him as bishop. He fought hard against Arianism all his life, undergoing many sufferings and spending a total of 17 years in exile. He wrote outstanding works to explain and defend orthodoxy. For a reflection, "The Word took our nature from Mary," please click on the image. Peace be with you!

Posted on by Reason2bCatholic

Saints Alive! | St. Athanasius of Alexandria

This doctor of the church, famous for his understanding of and writing about the Incarnation, became bishop of his hometown, Alexandria, Egypt, when he was in his early 30s. As metropolitan patriarch for 45 years, he fought the heresy of Arius, a well-educated Alexandrian priest; ran afoul of three emperors and was exiled multiple times; and defended church unity despite long-standing difficulties with other bishops. For more about this saint, venerated from the time of his death in both East and West, patron saint of hagiographers, please click on the image. Peace be with you!

Posted on by Reason2bCatholic

Divine Office | The Word took our nature from Mary

In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from a letter by St Athanasius (295-373 A.D.). Athanasius was born in Alexandria. He assisted Bishop Alexander at the Council of Nicaea, and later succeeded him as bishop. He fought hard against Arianism all his life, undergoing many sufferings and spending a total of 17 years in exile. He wrote outstanding works to explain and defend orthodoxy. For a reflection, "The Word took our nature from Mary," please click on the image. Peace be with you!

Posted on by Reason2bCatholic

Divine Office | Saint Anthony receives his vocation

In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from the Life of Saint Anthony by Saint Athanasius, bishop, bishop (295-373 A.D.). Athanasius was born in Alexandria. He assisted Bishop Alexander at the Council of Nicaea, and later succeeded him as bishop. He fought hard against Arianism all his life, undergoing many sufferings and spending a total of 17 years in exile. He wrote outstanding works to explain and defend orthodoxy. For a reflection, "Saint Anthony receives his vocation," please click on the image. Peace be with you!

Posted on by Reason2bCatholic

Divine Office | The Word creates a divine harmony in creation

In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from the Discourse Against the Pagans by Saint Athanasius, bishop (295-373 A.D.). Athanasius was born in Alexandria. He assisted Bishop Alexander at the Council of Nicaea, and later succeeded him as bishop. He fought hard against Arianism all his life, undergoing many sufferings and spending a total of 17 years in exile. He wrote outstanding works to explain and defend orthodoxy. For a reflection, "The Word creates a divine harmony in creation," please click on the image. Peace be with you!