When we imagine God, we think of a very powerful and awesome God. But isn’t it very hard to imagine that same God born in a dirty manger, among smelly …
The Virtue of Obedience
Obedience is when we follow the rules. Rules are set by our parents, school, country and the Bible. Obeying God: “Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teachings.’” …
Things to be Grateful For
Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner. For some it may mean lots and lots of delicious food and for others it may just mean another passing day. In both …
Back to School
Summer is almost over and although fun trips to the beach, conventions, and mahragan are coming to an end, the new school year is an opportunity for you to learn …
The Assumption of the Body of the Virgin Mary
August is a special month. August lies on the Coptic month of Mesra, which is dedicated to St. Mary, the Mother of God. On Mesra 1, which is August 7, …
St. Abanoub of Nehisa
Think back to when you were 12 years old, or try to imagine your life at that age. What are you doing? Perhaps you are attending school, playing outside, or …
St. Mary of Egypt
Just two years ago, our church received the blessed relics of St. Mary of Egypt. Her story is a perfect example of repentance and change. She was born to Christian …
The Feasts of the Cross
In our Coptic Church, we celebrate the Feast of the Cross of our Lord twice every year: on Tout 16 (around mid-September) and the 10th of Baramhat which is March …
The Letter to Philemon
The Story: The letter to Philemon is one of St. Paul’s 14 epistles. Philemon was a master to a slave named Onesimus. One day, Onesimus was tempted and stole money …
The End of Times
Many historians and scientists have been trying and are trying to predict the date in which the world will come to an end. The Mayans thought that the end of …
The importance of the church
Most of us go to church every Sunday. We stand, we kneel, we say the Our Father and leave. It has almost become a meaningless routine. We forget the true …
Humility from the Nativity
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke …