Feature ArticleSpiritual Leadership
by H.G. the Late Bishop Youannes Spiritual leadership is a divine gift that the Lord grants to a person who has been made especially ready by deep faith, complete obedience, strong love, and who has sacrificed worldly glory and everything material. “But what things were gain for me, I... Read the full article Find other articles by H.G. the Late Bishop Youannes |
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Nativity Massage 2012
My beloved children in the lands of immigration, clergy and laity. My greetings and love to you, wishing you all goodness from the Lord. Hoping that you are all growing in grace and in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. I congratulate you on the...
God's Children Are Strong
God's children should be strong because they were created in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26); and God is powerful. We say about Him "Holy is the Lord God Almighty"; therefore, they should be strong like Him.
The Samaritan Woman - Part III
This article is the third of a three-part series on John 4. In this Homily 33, St. John Chrysostom discusses John 4:21-27, the meeting of our Lord Jesus Christ with the Samaritan woman.
With us, like us, and for us...
These were the words of Saint Dioscorus, the Champion of Orthodoxy and 25th Pope of Alexandria concerning our Saviour. We remember our father who reposed on the 7th of Tut (17th September) at this time, not just because of his feast, but because at this...
Fiery Youth
“Fire has various characteristics: it can be a productive energy or it can be destructive enemy, the difference is control. Those of you who have seen various types of fire fighting would also know that there are two types of fire: a controlled burn and...
The Need for Salvation
In order to attain salvation, we must understand our purpose and goal. Our ultimate aim is to arrive at where we, as Christians, are heading. So, where are we going? And why did we, as humanity, need salvation?
Seeking the Terrorist
As one follows the news of the world during these difficult times, there is a stark realisation of the presence of disharmony and hatred. We are reminded to seek the real terrorist in our lives and realize that when the Lord is with us, we can never fail.
My Redeemer Lives
Job says to us, "For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand on the earth." (Job 19:25-27) Do we understand the meaning of this and the Resurrection? *
Wisdom from Paradise of the Fathers
As Abba Macarius was returning to his cell from the marsh carrying palm-leaves, the devil met him with a sharp sickle and would have struck him but he could not. He cried out, "Great is the violence I suffer from you, Macarius, for when I want to hurt you, I cannot. But whatever you do, I do and more also. You fast now and then, but I am never refreshed by any food; you often keep vigil, but I never fall asleep. Only in one thing are you better than I am and I acknowledge that." Macarius said to him, "What is that?" and he replied, "It is because of your humility alone that I cannot overcome you."
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