Homilies

Patriarch Daniel: Heaven and hell begin in our souls during earthly life

Aurelian Iftimiu

“Hell or heaven begins in our souls even in this world,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel warned on Sunday, explaining the parable our Saviour Jesus Christ told about the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus. “Today’s Gospel teaches us that our eternal happiness or unhappiness beyond the grave depends on how freely we live out the mystery…

Patriarch Daniel: Sign of the Holy Cross recalls Christ’s sacrificial love

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Patriarch Daniel: The ‘garment of light’ is God’s gracious presence within us

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Patriarch Daniel: The Mother of God remains present in the world through her prayers

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Romanian Patriarch Daniel: Strong faith, prayer and fasting drive out demons

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Patriarch Daniel: The Transfiguration shows humanity’s destiny is heaven, not the grave

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Patriarch Daniel: The Church overcomes history’s storms only through Christ

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Patriarch Daniel: God’s gifts multiply through blessing and sharing

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Patriarch Daniel urges faithful to seek God’s Kingdom above material concerns

Aurelian Iftimiu