Okay, to be short here is something said by St. Augustine. Just a warning though that you must real the wisdom of the saying to understand the issue. He says:
Love God and do what you want.
Truly, when you think about it, if you really and honestl…
Getting back to the topic, I think "skinny jeans" (I, like Superman, didn't know what they were at first either) are one of those things I just stare at gapingly, wondering what would possess a person to spend money for and wear it in public. I actu…
Sheep,
I think the one you wanted is Part 7 of the Sunday Theotokia (continuation after the long Shere ne Maria in the tasbeha)
There are several recordings on the website (media>>praises>>midnight praises)
Here is Ibrahim Ayad's:
http:…
Some simple things in addition to what others have said:
- do the sign of the cross over your forehead as many times as necessary until a bad thought goew away
-think of something else
-do something useful/ keep busy.... the idle mind/person is t…
Dimyan,
It's quite obvious that the devil is trying to destroy your faith... are you going to let him?
I know sometimes we all have doubts or despair or feel hopeless.. but we have to remember that God is the first one cheering us on in our race, …
Stefanos - Stephen
Stavros (Greek) - Cross
Yostos- Justus
Youlios - Julius
Martiros - Martyr (there are people with this name :) )
Antonious - Antony/ Anthony
Arsenious - Arsenious
Look through the commemoration of the saints in tasbeha and …
Romans 8:26
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Having just celebrated the feast of Pe…
Taishory,
I believe the eseence of what Fr. Peter (and I) have said is that it's better to read some from the Bible than to not read at all. That's at least what I meant to say. Father Peter is right on--sometimes we are spiritually lukewarm and it'…
I once heard or someone once told me that even if you don't understand or feel comforted by reading the Bible, just by reading it, you are cleansed. (John 15:3-"You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.")
Plus, perhaps t…
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My other question is more off topic and I'll be happy to open a new thread for it if you think the answer and/or discussion is too involved. Is there danger in putting …
Yes, I too don't see the connection. I think George misunderstood what I said.
You can buy a car. But your car is not necessarily an idol. It would be a idol if you thought about it all day, spent all your money fixing it up with expensive, extrane…
I know it's hard to deal with. If there's anything valuable I could tell you, it would be to not lose hope. No matter how hopeless you may feel, don't let the devil triumph over your despair. That's what he wants you to fall into infinity times more…
I'm not sure it can be justified. After all, it is murder. And it's not like he has to do it as his job (like in the army or something). He's a doctor and it's not like he'll be out of work if he refuses to do abortions.
Actually, I revoke my firs…
Matt 6:24
24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon."
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forgive me but like this you're resorting to an idol God to comfort you rather than going to …
I haven't been to California, but I've been to Texas and to many of the famous monasteries in Egypt. I think you want to visit (like, look around), Egypt would be richer, especially if you've never seen them. If you're looking to spend a spiritual t…
I know the feeling. Well, my FOC told me that for Church services like Sunday School, you should put it on your application because it says something about you. He told me that a person who serves is different than one who doesn't.
Besides, if you…
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then to find an Eastern Orthodox Church to worship at and possibly receive communion
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Father Peter,
The Oriental Church has not yet been formally reunited wi…
If the box says black, I wouldn't check it. But if it says African American/Black, I would.
Egypt is in Africa, although many Egyptians would not like to call themselves African-Americans (especially those directly from Egypt)
One time in school, …
Some colleges like NJIT also include North African.
Many Egyptians are not white, although I think they include Middle-Eastern People in that category. I put African-American on my college apps because that is what I am--Egypt is in Africa. If they…
I have 2 more thoughts for you:
1- There is also a monastery in Texas
2- Perhaps you could visit a local Coptic Church (using the find a church feature on this site): http://www.copticchurch.net/topics/directory/
And speak to the priest about you…
I am not sure why you want one, but maybe if you visited a Coptic monastery (in Egypt or if there's one closer to you), I'm sure they'd have some on hand.
We read the story of Susana every bright Saturday. I'm glad you liked it, it's one of my favorites.
You can read the full story here:
Daniel 13 (not in the standard Protesant Bible, only in a Catholic Bible or Orthodox):
http://st-takla.org/pub_De…
I agree with Father Peter.
To say "Christ has risen", to me at least, is like okay, so now what?
But to say "Christ is Risen" is like it's a living part of my life. Just as our CHurch kind of reenacts the Holy Week and Passion, so also we reenact …
Just by taking this initial step, it is impossible for God to not have compassion on you.
Here are the Churches in Illinois:
http://www.copticchurch.net/topics/directory/church.php?search_zip=&dist=50&search_state=IL&submit.x=44&su…