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Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Mesori. The example of Christ along with the Scriptures exhort us to give preference and seek the interest of others. The virtue of modesty at its core is the care, love, and protection of my neighbor, even at the expense of my own rights, desires, and gains. The great Orthodox saints beautifully e…

AD Mark Soliman- A continuation of a discussion on why youth feel like they don’t find Christ in the church and community. Click the icon below to listen.De către AD Mark Soliman

AD Mark Soliman- Homily for the Feast of St Mary. The beauty of the Theotokos is that she is just like us. She was born and died like us. She also suffered for us. In doing so, she becomes our model of the quintessential Christian in that God didn’t even spare her from tremendous amounts of suffering for the sake of Christ. Click the icon below to …

Henry Awad- The second part of a two-part discussion on identity; focusing on the true, "masterpiece" identity from the perspective of Christ. Click the icon below to listen.De către Henry Awad

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 5th Sunday of Epip. A reflection on the Miracle of the Feeding of the Multitudes. Christ elevates His Disciples by making them performers with Him in the miracle. The Lord will come to call His disciples His friends, fulfilling in them, in the saints, and in all of us, the promise to honor those who honor Him. C…

Henry Awad- The first part of a two-part discussion on identity; focusing on the view from the world or the "false-identity." Click the icon below to listen.De către Henry Awad

AD Mark Soliman- Homily for 4th Sunday of Epel. Lazarus taught us that the death of sin can be overcome regardless of how long we have lived a life away from God. One word is all we need for full recovery. Click the icon below to listen.De către AD Mark Soliman

John Abdou- Moving from a transactional understanding of Christ to a transformational one. Click the icon below to listen.De către John Abdou

Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Abib. Reflection on the feeding of the multitude as an example of interruption and how Jesus teaches us to approach them. Click the icon below to listen.De către Fr. Andrew Iskander

Anna Abdou- A reflection on the beloved community and non-judgment, and how they relate to today's youth and their connection to the church. Click the icon below to listen.De către Anna Abdou

AD Mark Soliman- Homily for week after Apostles fast. Christ (strongly) states this as a condition for salvation. Children attribute every good thing to their parents and they talk to their parents about everything. They also love to follow their parents blindly. Click the icon below to listen.De către AD Mark Soliman

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 1st Sunday of Epip. A reflection on Christ sending out His apostles into the mission field as lambs among wolves. The disciple, like his master, is called to put on meekness. This virtue, more than any other, characterizes the heart of Christ. Click the icon below to listen.…

Dr. Magdy Girgis - Homily for the 4th Sunday of Paoni. A reflection on the Lord's commandments to love our enemies, turn the other cheek, and do unto others as we would like them to do to us. These commandments are doable when we understand the true meaning of love. Click the icon below to listen.De către Dr. Magdy Girgis

Michael Guirguis- Comparing and contrasting Godly things with the materialistic things of this world, followed by a reflection on Michael's own life. Click the icon below to listen.De către Michael Guirguis

Henry Awad- A reflection on how a husband treats his wife translates to how he acts as a father toward his children. Click the icon below to listen.De către Henry Awad

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Paoni. Reflection on the healing of the paralytic. Christ sees and knows the minds and hearts of the Scribes and Pharisees, just as He sees the sins of the paralytic, and the faith of the four friends. He calls us to awaken to His presence and the spiritual realities of our thoughts and the state o…

Kathy Abraham- Experiencing the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives through the significance of Jerusalem and the Holy Temple. Highlights of a Study Abroad Trip. Click the icon below to listen.De către Kathy Abraham

Tony Boules- Homily for the 1st Sunday of Paoni. The sermon contextualizes and explores the request made by the disciples that Christ should teach them how to pray. Click the icon below to listen.De către Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim

Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the 6th Sunday of Pentecost. Reflection on how the ascension is Christian Joy; it's where earth and heaven meet, a life of genuine willingness, and inviting to others. Click the icon below to listen.De către Fr. Andrew Iskander

AD Mark Soliman- A continuation of a discussion on why youth feel like they don’t find Christ in the church and community. Click the icon below to listen.De către AD Mark Soliman

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 5th Sunday of Pentecost - The Way, the Truth and the Life. The fruit of faith and love is joy. A reflection on Brother Marcel Van who died in a communist prison camp in North Vietnam. He described his Christian vocation as that of changing …

Jennie Malek- A reflection on motherhood and God's expectations for the Orthodox parent. Click the icon below to listen.De către Jennie Malek

AD Mark Soliman- Homily for 4th Sunday of Holy Fifties. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to ponder St Mary’s role in man’s salvation. She shaped the humanity of Christ and raised Him to become the perfect man. Click the icon below to listen.De către AD Mark Soliman

AD Mark Soliman- After discussions with many youth and adults, we shared reasons that youth feel like they don’t find Christ in the church and community. Click the icon below to listen.De către AD Mark Soliman

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman of Pentecost. Reflection on the encounter between Christ and the Samaritan Woman and the promises that the Bridegroom (Christ) makes to His Bride (humanity). Click the icon below to listen.De către Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim

AD Mark Soliman- Homily for 1st Sunday of Pentecost. On Thomas Sunday, we see the disciples in a state of fear, isolation, seclusion, and distrust of outsiders. All that dissipates when Christ comes in and offers them peace and joy. At that time they are no longer scared of the world, but rather go into it, and become a light to it. We are called t…

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- A reflection for Great Friday of Holy Pascha. Click the icon below to listen.De către Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim

Randy Fanous- A reflection for the Eve of Friday of Holy Pascha. Click the icon below to listen.De către Randy Fanous

AD Mark Soliman- A reflection for the Eve of Thursday of Holy Pascha. Click the icon below to listen.De către AD Mark Soliman

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Tony Boules- A reflection for the Eve of Wednesday of Holy Pascha. Click the icon below to listen.De către Tony Boules

Peter Youssef- A reflection for the Eve of Tuesday of Holy Pascha. Click the icon below to listen.De către Peter Youssef

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Tony Soliman- A reflection for the Eve of Monday of Holy Pascha. Click the icon below to listen.De către Tony Soliman

Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the Feast of Palm Sunday. Reflection on Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem as the New Adam and the New Lamb to relieve us of the burden of our shortcomings and accepting our offerings according to the genuineness of our hearts. Click the icon below to listen.De către Fr. Andrew Iskander

John Abdou- Orthodox perspective on worldly success, regret and happiness. Click the icon below to listen.De către John Abdou

AD Mark Soliman- Homily for The 5th Sunday of Lent - Paralytic man. We see in ourselves the paralytic. But we also see Christ calling us to a higher level of love, where letting someone in ahead of me may cost me dearly. Click the icon below to listen.De către AD Mark Soliman

Henry Awad- A discussion about not wallowing in our sins but rather conquering them through a repentant heart, living in the joy of the Resurrection as little children do daily. Click the icon below to listen.De către Henry Awad

Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the Feast of the Cross. A reflection on how the cross is power; it is exalted through hindrances, it is selfless, and it reveals itself through works. Click the icon below to listen.De către Fr. Andrew Iskander

Shereen Awad- Surrendering our will and trusting God with every aspect of our lives can feel risky and uncomfortable, but we will deepen our relationship with Him when we remember that He is always faithful, and in His love, only wants what is good for us. Click the icon below to listen.De către Shereen Awad

AD Mark Soliman- Homily for 3rd Sunday of Lent. We explore the reason God wants us to repent. The older brother suffered from a lack of identity. He couldn’t love because he didn’t feel loved. Click the icon below to listen.De către AD Mark Soliman

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the Feast of St. Pope Kyrillos VI . Looking at both the Lord Jesus in the Gospels and the life of St. Pope Kyrillos VI, we discover a pattern of engagement with the world and others, and also solitude, and the significance of each in our own spiritual lives. Click the icon below to listen.…

Kathy Abraham- Learning how to become empty in order to receive from God. Click the icon below to listen.De către Kathy Abraham