[quote author=mikeforjesus link=topic=13804.msg160761#msg160761 date=1351517973]
Probably because the children of Israel wept 40 days for Moses
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They only wept 30 days for Moses. "And the children of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of…
[quote author=Stavro link=topic=13795.msg160719#msg160719 date=1351367107]
Get this gent in touch with Father John Ramzy of St. Mark's Toronto.
Father John served in West African countries and frequently visits the region there with a group of prie…
I told him "I do not understand your question. Coptic means Egyptian. Do you mean that you want to become Orthodox Christian, and that you plan to join the Coptic Orthodox Church?"
He replied, "Yes exactly"
So, are there even any Coptic Orthodox C…
Elementary is a vast range of ages.
If you are referring to the weakest level, here are some hymns with minimum hazzat:
- Amen Alleloia Zoxa Patri (Conclusion)
- Epooro ente ti-hirini (Glorification)
- Tengosht evol (Vespers)
Also, here are hymns c…
[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=13753.msg160382#msg160382 date=1349736376]
[quote author=CopticFighter link=topic=13753.msg160376#msg160376 date=1349728158]
Thanks. I sort of knew when to say which, but i got confused because i heard in als…
[quote author=CopticFighter link=topic=13753.msg160376#msg160376 date=1349728158]
Thanks. I sort of knew when to say which, but i got confused because i heard in alsheia on saturday evening (for sunday liturgy) where we said aki, but the next day …
This is the response that I gave the person:
1. Miaphysis is the correct term we are identified by as Oriental Orthodox. (monophysis being an inaccurate term). St. Cyril the Pillar of Faith explained the unity of Christ as one between iron (humanit…
[quote author=Biboboy link=topic=13611.msg158688#msg158688 date=1344475836]
Eleventh: Whoever imagines that the Lord died to unite justice with mercy, and that “eternal sins” required an eternal redemption; then he has by this given sin a divine at…
I have heard many people say about everything that comes
about: “It was God’s will”, whether the outcome was good or
bad.
Yet God wants only the best. As for the ills that happen on
the earth , they happen against God’s beneficent will.
God permit…
[quote author=arsenios link=topic=13591.msg158502#msg158502 date=1344123830]
He just told you. :D
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Thank you! I just realized and your emphasis was actually very helpful!
[quote author=JG link=topic=13591.msg158459#msg158459 date=1344030507]
Like everything else in the spiritual life it comes gradually with practice.
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Any practical advice on how I could practice? Thanks!
[quote author=ForeverYours link=topic=13591.msg158432#msg158432 date=1343970158]
the type of prayer that can actually be done 24/7 is an awareness and mindfulness of God's presence.
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And THAT is exactly what I'm asking for help with. How ca…
I remember Pope Shenouda explained that blaspheming against the Holy Spirit is the unforgivable sin. He explained saying that the Holy Spirit is what leads a person away from sin and towards repentance, and thus towards salvation and remission of si…
[quote author=Claudioren link=topic=13529.msg157817#msg157817 date=1342613256]
The water that is being sprinkled over you after d prayer gets over is very pure and spiritual. This is d sole reason I attend d morning prayer as well as d evening praye…
You would have to make one manually. Here's how:
1. Download the Coptic Fonts.
2. On Microsoft Word, type all the letters up.
3. Go to the insert tab, click on Word Art, and pick the the first style.
4. Put the letters in Word Art (They'll now …
or maybe even posting a sermon (if there is any) by H. H. Pope Shenouda III that talks about the importance of studying the faith, etc. I think you get my point now. lol
Abouna, I think you should post on the site, like have a page for it or something on the home page, on why studying theology is important. Why should knowing about monasticism be important. Why would someone want to participate in the school? some n…
"The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;
Blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21)
Pray for us Bestavros Faris before the heavenly throne.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/body_of_missing_bayonne_man_18.html
[quote author=ReturnOrthodoxy link=topic=13424.msg156973#msg156973 date=1340245900]
Did they find him?
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No. They're still looking. Please pray for him. Our whole church is mourning and praying. Please pray!!
[quote author=metouro link=topic=13388.msg156761#msg156761 date=1339784334]
We say He rose from the dead, raising us up with Him.
He rose from the dead BODILY.
Yet most Christians have not yet been raised bodily.
Does, therefore, the phrase, "rai…