How do Maronite Catholics pass on the Faith?
Maronite liturgy teaches. In the Qoorbono (Service of the Holy Mysteries, or Divine Liturgy) as well as in the Divine Office (Ramsho [Evening Prayer], Safro [Morning Prayer] and the other Hours) and the sacramental Mysteries, all we need to know about being a faithful Catholic, Maronite-style, is clearly expressed, if only we know how to look for it. All through the Liturgical Year, as we follow the life of Christ and of his Saints, we are reminded of all that God wants us to know for our salvation. The Church helps us to find its teachings through the Holy Scripture assigned for the days and feasts, accompanied by the prayers also assigned for the feast. These are found in the Readings from the Lectionary. In these Readings God still reveals today. In addition, the Syriac part of our Tradition gives us a clear guide to interpreting the Scriptures in a balanced and truly Catholic way by means of a special prayer of the Service of the Word called the Hoosoyo, or prayer of forgiveness. T
