June marks the feast of martyrdom of one of our church’s great saints, St. Abaskhiroun. You probably noticed that we have his relics in our church. We can go, kiss it and ask for his intercessions.St. Abaskhiroun means “strong one” (aba means father, and the Church added that part out of respect). He was from a city in Egypt called …

Pentecost is a Greek word that means “fiftieth”. In the Christian Church, Pentecost refers to the 50th day after Jesus’ resurrection. When Jesus’ ascended to Heaven on the 40th day after His resurrection, He had promised His disciples that He will send them His Spirit, “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help …

During the holy time of lent, we travel a journey with Jesus along His path to His death and resurrection. When Adam and Eve sinned by disobeying God and eating the forbidden fruit, their spirits died because they got separated from God. God did not want them to be separated from Him and decided to sacrifice His Only Begotten Son, …

The story of “The Prodigal Son” is read every third Sunday of the Great Lent. It is a story that reminds us about God’s never- ending compassion, His love for us and His forgiveness. This story is found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 15. The story begins with a man with 2 sons. The younger son asks his father …

The month of February is considered the month of love because of Valentine’s day. However, we must not forget the true meaning of love. God is love. God in His essence is love. God shows us the highest form of love: agape. Agape love is selfless love, love that does not seek itself. It is a love of sacrifice. God …

Jesus performed His first miracle at Cana of Galilee during His ministry. This event is so important that it is commemorated as one of the minor feasts of our Lord Jesus Christ. This story is only mentioned in the Gospel of St. John. Jesus and St. Mary went to Cana of Galilee to attend a wedding. The wine had run …

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 and noisy barn animals. He was not born in a palace with kings and queens. The King of kings came to us in a manger, which gives us this amazing …

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.’” John 14:23 Obeying the Bible and God’s teachings are how we show God we love Him. How can you say you love somebody but you do not do what they …

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 these cases, we should be truly thankful for these gifts and blessings that God has given us and many more. Our Health We often take our good health for granted …

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 new things, make new friends, and become a better person! Here are some tips to help you do your best this school year: Sleep early I know that during the …