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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!

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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!

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Divine Office | The word of the Father gives order, direction and unity to 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 of the Father gives order, direction and unity to creation," please click on the image. Peace be with you!

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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!

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Divine Office | Wisdom’s likeness and image is created in God’s works

In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from a discourse "Against the Arians" 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, "Wisdom's likeness and image is created in God's works," please click on the image. Peace be with you!