Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord

Today we run to the tomb of Christ, together with the faithful women. We last saw him when he was buried last Friday afternoon. As soon as the Sabbath rest is over, we rush to the tomb. We want to be with him, to mourn him, to honor his body. We have been to tombs...

40th Anniversary Celebration

Anawim started as a small prayer group in Corning, New York and we are now on three continents assisting many people in their faith journey. December 8, 2015 marked our 40th anniversary. It was celebrated globally in Corning, New York; Oxford, New Jersey and in Las...

Mary, The Holy Mother of God

We begin the New Year with a great solemnity in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast honors Mary with one of her most ancient and greatest titles, Theotokos, “Mother of God” or “God bearer.” We have prayed to Mary using this familiar...

The Holy Family

The Church’s loving concern for the family is enshrined in the liturgy. Every year, on the Sunday after Christmas, we celebrate a feast dedicated to reflection on the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. This feast gives us an opportunity both to honor the...

Introduction to the Christmas Season

As we continue our journey through the liturgical year, the Church now gives us the joyous season of Christmas, which will continue through the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2016. The Christmas Season takes its direction from the splendor of the light...