The Church is Our Mother

Feb 26, 2009 by Fr Luke Palumbis

“Can he have God as his Father, before he has had the Church as his mother?”
- Saint Cyprian

Saint Cyprian reveals to us the necessary relationship we have to Christ’s Church.  As our relationship to God is imperative for our souls, the relationship to the Church is necessary, so that we may be recipients and holistic benefactors of the relationship with God.  The popular thought, “I am spiritual, but not religious…” does not hold water when viewed via the perception of God’s Word, and His Will. 

Together we must help one another focus on the reality that true spirituality is the development of God’s love in our relationships with others—and this process is supported, facilitated, experienced, and fueled through God’s Church.  Let us be spiritual together—let us both receive Holy Communion this Sunday at the Divine Liturgy!  I hope to see you there—you are invited!!!