The gift of the Holy Spirit to all mankind

Treasures of Our Faith with Deacon Richard Vehige · Jan 8, 2026 · 6m

On Thursday in the week after Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord, our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (63:19b---64:11) entitled "God's people plead for his coming". Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on John by Saint Cyril of Alexander, bishop.

Saint Cyril was born in 370 and lived a monastic life. He was ordained a priest and succeeded his uncle as bishop of Alexandria where he served from 412 to 444. He was enthroned when the city was at the height of its influence and power within the Roman Empire. He had a…