What a contrast to our modern Catholic liturgy. The 'freeing up' of our liturgical practices has made it 100 times more difficult to ever unite with the Eastern churches!
In the "True Life in God" messages given by Jesus to Vassula, He tells us that "To Unite, You Must All Bend" (January 12, 1988). Many people from Australia & around the world have been on True Life in God Inter-Faith Pilgrimages, like this one in Los Angeles, May 18-21, 2004: "Meeting with Archbishop Mardirossian The next morning after breakfast, Vassula, Cecilia and some of the organizers went to St. Mary’s Armenian Church in Glendale, CA, to meet with Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy. Vassula had expected a meeting with the Archbishop in the Church office, but upon arrival, she was surprised to be greeted by the Archbishop and seven other Armenian Priests at the frontcourt of the Church. Vassula was immediately led into the Church within an enveloping procession of priests singing classic liturgical hymns of the Armenian Church. The procession proceeded to the altar where Vassula was asked to sit next to the Clergy. Bishop Mardirossian then warmly introduced Vassula with an attitude of brotherly love in Christ, his words rang with faith and respect for the messages of TLIG and for Vassula herself. The Archbishop said, “It is a privilege to have Vassula in the Armenian Church” and commended her for her hard work, her obedience to God’s call, and her devotion to her divine mission. He asked the Holy Spirit to fill Vassula with the strength necessary to continue her work. He then invited Vassula to say a few words about her mission. She began by speaking of her initial encounter with the angel Daniel, how she started receiving the Messages, and how she surrendered to God’s call. The Messages are about repentance and love, as well as reconciliation and intimacy with God. The priests and parishoners listened with great interest, the presence of the Holy Spirit was greatly felt. Indeed, the morning at St. Mary’s, as Vassula said, Was “a surprise from the Blessed Mother”. In the end Bishop Mardirossian presented her with a replica of a big, ancient Armenian Cross and a book entitled “Rescued Armenian Treasures From Cilicia”, which documents thirteenth century treasures rescued from the lost kingdom of Cilicia. After the Liturgical Ceremony, the Archbishop invited Vassula to his office where they sat for a brief talk where she was able to share the activities of True Life in God and extend an invitation for him to join the coming True Life in God Inter-Faith Pilgrimage. It was a spirit-filled morning, we were all impressed at the humility, warmth and openness of the Armenian Church". https://ww3.tlig.org/en/news/e-newsletter-december-7-2004/
I wasn't able to copy the text description of the lovely video by Harpa Dei above, so took a screenshot, which is attached.
Yes LMF, they sing beautifully together. I hadn't heard of them before today, when I saw this video earlier. It seems they're four siblings, originally from Germany, who grew up in Ecuador and have dedicated themselves to performing sacred music. Attached is a short video about their background and musical mission.
Pray the Holy Spirit descends on this world in a big way soon! Find inspiration in these clips from heaven;
I will pray for our poor Chinese brothers and sisters. Thank you for posting this beautiful Chinese song to Our Holy Mother. Dearest Mother Mary be a mother now, to our suffering brothers and sisters in China. May they feel your maternal intercession! to comfort and strengthen them at this moment. Amen Oh Most Holy Spirit, Eternal God, descend now into the hearts of all your suffering children throughout the world and Comfort Them now. Amen Thank you Oh Most Holy Spirit, Our Great God, For all your Blessings Oh Most Holy Spirit, may you constantly enlighten and grace us with your gifts and fruits. May we follow your inspirations and be faithful to Your Love and Mercy. Our Love and devotion to the Blessed Trinity and individually we praise Thee Three Divine persons of the Triune God. Thank you Lord God for revealing yourself to us and for gifting us with unmerited graces. We prostrate ourselves before Thee. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Amen Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cæli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis. Amen
There is a Romanian Orthodox church in Indiana where my cousin had his funeral and the liturgy was in English. I was not there because I live in another state. I was shocked to see the church bulletin on the website. I can’t generalize but this may be what has happened, at least in the US. Remember that Orthodox churches are not universally governed. And I wasn’t there to observe any practices.
Contrast novus ordo pop with Aramaic reverence: Musical Aramaic rendition of the Our Father that moved the pope in Georgia
