Many times, during the Divine Liturgy and liturgical prayers, I have found myself pausing before short phrases that we constantly repeat—phrases we may have become so accustomed to hearing that they pass by without reflection on their depth. Yet a question kept echoing within me: Why did the Church choose precisely these words to live for thousands of years within her prayers?
Every year, on April 24, the world remembers the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Like many cities shaped by memory, the Syrian city of Qamishli stands, on the eve of this anniversary, to the rhythm of a remembrance that never grows silent.
In the age of artificial intelligence, with human dignity in danger of being obscured by enormous concentrations of technological power beyond all control, and by new forms of dehumanization, Pope Leo XIV recalls us to the “urgent duty” to remain deeply human.
We highly value the initiative launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II by directing the government to prepare for the year 2030, namely the 2,000th anniversary of the baptism of Lord Jesus Christ in the blessed waters of the Jordan River. This is a great national, spiritual, and historic initiative, which conveys deep significance and far-reaching messages.
In an age of uncertainty and chaos, the hope of eternal life stands as a beacon for believers around the world. This promise is encapsulated in the poignant prayer of Jesus, where He raises His eyes to the heavens, knowing that His hour has come.
Nine-year-old Jordanian girl Emilia Jaber made a remarkable performance in this season's episode of “The Voice Kids”, by choosing to sing famous Russian folk song "Kalinka" after it was adapted into Arabic with the help of her Russian mother and Jordanian
In these last four Sundays of the Easter season, we read from the discourse of the Lord at the last supper in the Gospel of John. The whole Gospel is a “mystagogy”, a journey into hidden realities, into a deeper understanding of the meaning of Jesus Christ.
In times of war, the Church in the Middle East is called to be more than a place of worship. It is called to be a place of refuge, healing, truth, and service. War does not only destroy buildings; it wounds memory, family life, dignity, trust, and hope. Prayer remains the heart of the Church, but true prayer must also become action. This is where the diaconal mission of the Church becomes essential.
At a time when the world continues to struggle to comprehend the scale of suffering unfolding in Gaza, Jordan’s position has remained clear, consistent, and deeply human.
Peace and the unity of the Church have been the two recurring and foundational themes of the first year of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, who continues to ask for prayers for these intentions.
