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Christ is the life. (John 14:6) A true life, a complete life, is lived in Christ. Yet, Christ says, 'In this world you will have tribulation'. Within tribulation, can we truly be happy? I think it's quite inconceivable (personal opinion). Yet, I …
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I asked for God's mercy last night in my prayers, should I no longer ask for his mercy AGAIN? We want nothing but to be sure that God accepts our prayers. We will constantly insist that He repose us in heaven. I do not know the actual rites thems…
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There are people who have all sorts of problems yet are happy. Others have nearly no problems yet are not happy. Would you believe that to be possible?
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[quote author=Rony link=topic=12920.msg152686#msg152686 date=1330655026] [quote author=jshouk link=topic=12920.msg152682#msg152682 date=1330640968] [quote author=Rony link=topic=12920.msg152680#msg152680 date=1330634841] without their prayers in the…
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[quote author=Rony link=topic=12920.msg152680#msg152680 date=1330634841] without their prayers in the monasteries for us I think the world would be a much different place. [/quote] A much better place perhaps?
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I sure hope you find your wallet with the help of Anba Wannas! I would like to share a part of our sermon today that I find may relate a bit to this thread... Today's reading involved about being born again/baptism. The main focus of the sermon r…
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Any idea what happened to the site?
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I believe the more things you find to thank God for, the more apt you are for joy.
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You may have heard this short story before, but if not, it may be of some inspiration. One night I had a dream. I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footp…
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I once sat with HG Bishop Youssef on this matter. This is what I remember: Essentially, the second you lose trust in God, you always put yourself in a position where you simply can ruin God's plan for you. He mentioned examples where promises were …
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[quote author=Zoxsasi link=topic=10868.msg131901#msg131901 date=1299156406] I think its a huge help for anyone. Sometimes, I do searches for icons (PNG) files for presentations, and I type in something in google images, and a few hits appear, but …
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http://www.thefreedictionary.com/judging 'To form an opinion or an evaluation [of someone].' Also, condemning would be part of a judges role. Condeming is a part of judging. Judging is huge. Not all types of judgement is a sin. But in general, jud…
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[quote author=minatasgeel link=topic=10669.msg130174#msg130174 date=1297211605] [quote author=George_Mina_Awad link=topic=10669.msg130164#msg130164 date=1297210077] [quote author=minatasgeel link=topic=10669.msg130119#msg130119 date=1297201989] [quo…
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Dear Rubina Maana, Due to my ignorance, I cannot comment on much, but Id like to share my reasoning as to why I love the agpeya so much and see it as essential if not nearly mandatory to my own spiritual life. Prayer is essential to my relationshi…
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Great post! However, would you consider the jumping up and down, clapping jubilantly and so on, an act of foolishness or couldn't you still consider it an act of celebration? Because, I agree that it isn't necessary, but I wouldn't agree that it ca…
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I agree we should start praying liturgy silently too... (a bit a sarcasm, not to be offensive, but to try to illustrate a point) :)
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My own personal opinion is that feelings lie. People change, and your feelings blind you from it. As a person, goes through college many things change. Once a person gets a job, things change. You say you are in love, and she seems perfect for you, …
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Considered writing her an email? Ask her if you are to blame for the relationship completely vanishing. Something simple...?
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My bad, didn't notice it was St. Basil's words. The way you are interpreting the saying, seems correct. I simply wanted to make sure not to conclude that all bad things are this 'process of healing'. I simply imagine the story of Job. The devil want…
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[quote author=anba bola link=topic=10412.msg126669#msg126669 date=1294515735] Thanks Ioannes. This was a great help :). I really love St. Basil and he really beautifully explains why God "produces distress or pain". Thanks again!!!! [/quote] Care…
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"For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying unto you, 'Fear not, I will help you'" Isaiah 41:13
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"Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates." - Proverbs 31:30-31 You seem to have said it yourself, that this is…
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Thank you Fr. Peter. I now have a better picture. [quote author=Father Peter link=topic=10196.msg124762#msg124762 date=1292525629] It would be helpful to know who is suggesting that there is not a need to fast? Are these Copts, or Protestants, or w…
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Makes sense, thanks!
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Hey Pistavros, Thx for the link. I read the section on Fasting after laughing at the way BABTISM was written. Anyways, the content of that book gave a general view of why we fast and how it is supported in the bible. Obviously, I agree completely w…
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jshoukry, would that be a john shoukry by any chance!? I hope your as awesome as that name ! ahha
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You should focus on learning more about God through the Coptic Church... ie. Through the 7 sacraments of the church.
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if im not mistaken, agios is greek and ekouab is coptic. Not fully certain tho
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Buy a sweater, should warm you up...