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The first and greatest commandment calls us to love and worship God above all, recognizing Him as our Creator, Savior, and source of all goodness. Idolatry, superstition, and worldly distractions threaten this relationship. Saints and angels, as faithful servants of God, support and inspire us on the path to holiness without replacing the worship due to God alone.

Putin's failed attempt at negotiations in Istanbul demonstrated his unwillingness to pursue peace, as well as Trump's inconsistent policy, which vacillates between sanctions and personal interests. Russia's aggressive actions have exacerbated the situation on the front lines and threatened the stability of the international order.

In May, Ukraine was pressured by the Trump administration to participate in negotiations in Istanbul initiated by Russia. Despite the lack of real progress, the parties agreed only on the exchange of prisoners, and the negotiations themselves strengthened Putin's legitimacy without stopping Russian aggression.

At the end of May 2025, Russia intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, while pretending to seek negotiations. Trump, despite pushing for talks in Istanbul, ultimately sided with Putin, abandoning calls for a ceasefire. As Ukraine and Russia imitate negotiations to maintain ties with the US, real progress remains impossible — leaving only destruction and diplomatic illusions.

This sermon invites the faithful to rediscover the Ten Commandments not as restrictions, but as divine gifts that lead to true freedom and joy. Reflecting on Scripture and the Catechism, it reveals how the Commandments illuminate our path, heal the soul, and draw us closer to God—not through fear, but through love.

The brief meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy in Rome marked a symbolic moment in the stalled U.S.–Russia–Ukraine negotiations. As Trump grows skeptical of Putin’s intentions, the article explores how Moscow manipulates the dialogue for strategic gain—both in Ukraine and beyond. Against the backdrop of rising civilian casualties and deepening terror, the piece warns that the future of the international order depends on the West’s willingness to confront aggression, not accommodate it.

The United States is teetering on the brink of a constitutional crisis: the introduction of draconian tariffs, mass deportations, undermining of the judicial system, and attempts to destroy the balance of power indicate a dangerous drift toward a hybrid regime. Ukraine is at the center of this global turning point, becoming not only a victim of Russian aggression, but also a bargaining chip in the West's great game for a new world order.

Donald Trump’s push to “freeze” the Russian-Ukrainian war has stirred global debate, with unofficial outlines of his proposed deal circulating widely despite lacking formal confirmation. The article explores strong reactions from Ukraine, Russia, and Western allies, emphasizing the serious risks such a plan poses—especially for Ukrainians, who view negotiations with an aggressor as both dangerous and morally unacceptable.

Donald Trump’s voters should be satisfied with the first statements and actions of their elected representative as the second president-elect. Hyperbolized statements, harsh tone, self-confidence, geopolitical economic pragmatism bordering on cynicism...

The new Sharvarok platform is becoming a real unifying tool among Ukrainians in the United States. The idea, which grew from a dream, became available for implementation in November 2024. Its founder is Yarema Kuzyshyn, co-founder and financial director of the NGO “Hromada” in San Francisco.

Dear readers! Since last time we started our journey through the beautiful streets and ended up in the parish of the Immaculate Conception, let’s continue our journey along the spiritual path of Lent, which prepares us for the great day ‒ the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.Probably each of us has heard the word “fast” and it is as...

Over the past few years, the «Zelenco» brand and its owner, Mrs. Halyna Havrylyuk-Hostetler, who designs women's clothing with elements of embroidery and ethnic motifs, have become well-known among the Ukrainian community of Northern California and Chicago. Mrs. Halyna actively promotes embroidery among the local diaspora thanks to her design creations.

On the eve of Easter, the Ukrainian community of Northern California is actively preparing for the bright holiday of Resurrection. For several years in a row, master classes in Easter egg (Pysanka) making and Easter bread (Paska) baking have been held. Easter egg making among young people and women is gaining more and more popul...

«Can it really be true? Is the time truly coming when it will be possible to proclaim to the world the existence of our state, to feel oneself a citizen of an independent country? I’m not a fighter, not a hero, but my Ukrainian identity has always boiled within me, urging me to find a worthy place (not that of a 'younger brother...