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Nativity Massage 2012

by Pope Shenouda III
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

by H.H. Pope Shenouda III
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

by Saint John Chrysostom
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...

by Iris Habib el-Masri
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

by H.G. Bishop Angaelos
“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

by H.G. Bishop Angaelos
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

by H.G. Bishop Angaelos
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

by H.G. Bishop Angaelos
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? *