The feast of Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ falls during that time when the fruits of the earth reach maturity. From the earliest times in the Eastern Church, on this day fruit is blessed in thanksgiving to God for the first-fruits of the earth.
Have a look at what is happening in the
Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Canberra. It is very much alive and well and
growing. The church is full and the people rejoice and praise God!