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Sunday of The Man Born Blind
John 9: 1 – 38
If a healing miracle were to happen to us or to some member of our family, we would certainly be excited about it and quite proud of the fact that God has touched our life and the life of our family. Yet, in the Gospel story of the man born blind, we hear of a mother and father who experienced such a miracle in their blind son, but they refused to acknowledge any such event except for the fact that their son was blind from birth. The man’s parents were devout worshipers and their reluctance to defend their son was not because they were weak in faith, but because of their fear of the Jews and their neighbors. As the Gospel clearly points out, the Pharisees threatened to expel anyone from the synagogue who acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah.
This Weeks Message
Miracles may not always be as obvious such as suddenly being able to physically see or hear or talk, but more importantly, they take place in our hearts and in the lives of those around us. A miracle takes place in our heart when we are suddenly able to see God active in our life. A miracle takes place when we are suddenly able to hear or to accept a particular instruction or teaching about God, which we were taught all of our life but were unable to understand. A miracle takes place when we take an opportunity to use our ability to speak and explain to someone a particular teaching about God, or encourage someone to follow God’s Commandments.
At the beginning of the Gospel, Christ states that there is no sin involved that the man should be born blind. Rather, it was to let God’s works show forth through His Son, Jesus, the Messiah. Sin is not found in physical blindness but rather in our refusal to allow ourselves to open up to God’s ways, such as in the spiritual blindness of the Pharisees. As religious authorities, the Pharisees can no longer threaten us with expulsions, but their threats of loneliness may be felt, when the “peer-pressure” of our classmates, co-workers and neighbors pressure us into silencing our own Christian values and following them in their own spiritual blindness.
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Divine Liturgies
We are a Byzantine rite Catholic Church located in Warren, Ohio. We hope you’ll join us for Divine Liturgy soon!
Saturdays: 5:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM
Weekly and Feast Days: 6:30 PM
Worship with Us!
Founded on Christmas Day—January 7, 1925—Saints Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church has been both a witness to and an active participant in the rich history of Warren, Ohio. Many of our parishioners, descended from founding families, have deep roots in the community. At the same time, we are blessed to welcome new families from diverse cultural and religious traditions. This growing diversity truly reflects the beauty of the universal Church.
Reconciliation
Confessions are available one hour before all Divine Liturgies. Also, by appointment with Father Miron.
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Sunday of The Man Born Blind
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Our Mission
Saints Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church is a member of the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh who through the Holy Spirit is called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a community and family, we grow in faith and in the image and likeness of God by dedicating ourselves to welcoming, celebrating and caring for all of God’s people.
Mysteries
Byzantine Rite Mysteries are foundational to our faith. Have questions? A brief overview is provided for each Mystery along with actionable requirements for each.
- The Holy Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession)
- The Holy Eucharist (Communion)
- The Holy Mystery of Baptism (Christening)
- Chrismation The Seal of The Holy Spirit (Confirmation)
- The Holy Mystery of Matrimony (Crowning Ceremony)
- Anointing of The Sick
- Christian Burial According to The Byzantine Rite Tradition
Pastoral Services
Pastoral Services are often time-sensitive concerns. Please contact the office to make an appointment with Father Miron.
- Spiritual Direction
- Parish Membership
- Baptisim (Godparents/Sponsor Letters)
- Reconcilliation (Confession)
- Anointing
- Visitation of the Sick
- Funerals
Rectory Office Hours
We are happy to welcome you and assist you with any parish needs. Lisa Mosko is in the Parish Office from 11:30 am–2:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Father Miron is available at other days and times by scheduled appointment.
Rectory Office: 330-372-1875
The Holy Mysteries
MAY 16 & 17 – AFTER LITURGY