Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 6 and 7 - Episode 15

John Abdou- A review and discussion of books on the topic of existential crises. Click the icon below to listen.Di John Abdou

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Babah. The desert fathers understood that while the Kingdom of God was the goal of Christian life, the way was through purity of heart. Purity of heart is not merely the avoidance of certain sins but about the integrity, harmony and singularity of the human person directed toward God. To achieve th…

Bible Study - 2 John Epistle Chapter 1 - Episode 2 What is the danger of going backward away from theteachings of the Church fathers in destroying what we’ve established in our lives in Christ and as a church community? What is the danger of charging ahead of the church anddrifting away on a separate path from the 2000 years of church teachings so …

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 5 - Episode 14

Bible Study - 2 John Epistle Chapter 1 - Episode 1 What is the truth? Am I living in God’s truth? How can I identify the truth of Christ’s teaching, its opposition and where this deception comes from? How does His truth unite us and set us free as the source of His grace, mercy and peace for us? What does it mean to love others in truth? What gover…

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 5 - Episode 13

Henry Awad- a continuation of the discussion on God's Will, focusing on how we can be more like Christ. Click the icon below to listen.Di Henry Awad

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 5 - Episode 15 1) How is eternity a life in Christ? How does this start now for me not as a philosophy but as a real life in a real God? How does reality reflect itself in my renewal daily and in my love for others? 2) Am I living a life of complete trust in God? Do I know for sure the purpose of my life? As a r…

Randy Fanous- Chapter 3 of St. Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians. Click the icon below to listen.Di Randy Fanous

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 5 - Episode 12

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 1st Sunday of Babah. The healing of the paralytic was facilitated by the love and faith of his four friends. St. Paul's epistle speaks about the "fragrance of Christ" that is diffused by a life of faith, love, repentance and good deeds. The fragrance of holiness is not only a metaphor but a supernatural phenomen…

Henry Awad- a discussion on God's Will, focusing on what is God's Will? Click the icon below to listen.Di Henry Awad

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 5 - Episode 14 Is Jesus Christ the Son of God? Who is the witness to that and what is the proof? How does the Holy Spirit testify that Jesus is the Son of God from the time He manifested on Jesus in His baptism until today in my own life through the church sacraments and in guiding me all the time? How does the …

Randy Fanous- Chapter 2 of St. Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians. Click the icon below to listen.Di Randy Fanous

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 4 - Episode 11

Ulises Garcia- A reflection on two of the main themes seen throughout the Bible: Love and Purpose. Click the icon below to listen.Di Ulises Garcia

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 4th Sunday of Thout. The gospel of the sinful woman in the house of Simon the Pharisee reflects a soul that was attracted to, and transformed by, the true beauty of Christ. Coming into contact with objective truth, goodness and beauty exposes Satan's disfigured counterfeits. Click the icon below to listen.…

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 4 - Episode 13 Are God’s commandments burdensome? What doesChrist mean when He says His yoke is light and to throw my burdens on Him? Would God, who loves me and died for me, give me a heavy commandment that I cannot do without His grace and faith in His power to overcome all hurdles? Do I choose to be victoriou…

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 4 - Episode 10

Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Thout. A reflection on the invitation and cost of discipleship. Click the icon below to listen.Di Fr. Andrew Iskander

Tony Soliman- An introduction to St. Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians. Click the icon below to listen.Di Tony Soliman

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 4 - Episode 12 What is the relationship between our love for God and knowledge of Him? Which comes first: knowing God and what He did for us on the cross and what He does for us every day or does loving Him come first, especially during hardships? Can linking Christ’s sacrifice for me to my daily life bring me c…

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 3 - Episode 9

Tony Soliman- A contemplation about the concept of witnessing and martyrdom (as it relates to the Coptic New Year). Click the icon below to listen.Di Tony Soliman

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Thout. A certain poet coined the term "Hound of Heaven" to describe God's relentless pursuit of the human heart. God's work in our lives aims to awaken our own desire and longing for Him and eternal life. We glorify God in our lives when we allow that desire to grow in intensity by detaching oursel…

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 3 - Episode 8

Ashraf Ibrahim- A reflection on fellowship. Click the icon below to listen.Di Ashraf Ibrahim

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 3 - Episode 11 What is the relationship between loving each other and God responding to our requests and giving us whatever we ask of Him? What does it mean to live in alignment with the Holy Spirit and God’s will, if I obey His commandments? How does it lead me to abide in God and be one with Him? How do I know…

Mary von dem Bussche- A reflection on Father Gregory Boyle's book Tattoos on the Heart. Click the icon below to listen.Di Mary von dem Bussche

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the Sunday of Nasie. The early Christians lived with the tension of the expectation of Christ's 2nd Coming. This tension inspired them to live holy lives. Spiritual tension, distinct from psychological stress, is a necessary element of spiritual growth which brings God's grace and salvation. Click the icon below to …

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 3 - Episode 10 Do I realize that hating others or being indifferent to their needs means that I’m murdering that person, making myself a member of the devil’s camp? Do I know that as a true follower of Christ, I must love my fellow man to the point of sacrificing to help them as they need? Am I from God or from …

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 3 - Episode 9: What does it mean for me to be righteous? How can I be pure and holy like Jesus asked me to be, if I follow Him, even if I’m ready to give up on trying and give in to the ease of life instead? Does knowing why and what I’m working on to follow Jesus, help me define the purpose of my life with real…

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Mesori. St. Paul commands us to "be wise in what is good." (Rom. 16:19). There are many examples of those who struggled and toiled in vain in pursuit of the spiritual life. A reflection on how can we avoid the traps that cause our spiritual striving to be in vain. Click the icon below to listen.…

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 2 - Episode 8 What protects the church and me as a member ofit from following wrong teachings? What tells me if my worship is correct and I’m following the right path in my faith? How can I have that confidence of my final destination when I stand in front of Christ on the last day? Am I doubting what Christ has…

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 3 - Episode 7

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 2 - Episode 7 Can I identify the destructive things that cause me to lose my enjoyment of God’s love and distract me from the desire to do His will? How badly do I want to enjoy God all the time? How much time do I want to spend with God connecting with Him throughout the day? Where is this world going to end up…

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 2 - Episode 6

Fr. Andrew Iskander- A lesson on the development of the Liturgy and why we pray the Liturgy that we pray. Click the icon below to listen.Di Fr. Andrew Iskander

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 1st Sunday of Mesori. The parable of the wicked tenants points to important truths about the character of God. Likewise, the wickedness of the tenants reveals spiritual problems in the human heart that demand our attention and our resolve. Click the icon below to listen.…

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 2 - Episode 6.What does it mean to love God? How can I love God who I don’t see, at every stage of my spiritual life, knowing that this means for me to not love and subtly idolize the world which I see?Can God’s voice and His Holy Spirit in me pull me back to His love when I stray away and become gradually distr…

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 2 - Episode 5 - Saint Peter's sermon at the Pentecost.

Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the 4th Sunday of Epip. A reflection on God‘s delay during Lazarus’ death as a sign of God's graciousness in the midst of suffering, teaching us to sacrifice our desires in order to glorify God. Click the icon below to listen.Di Fr. Andrew Iskander

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 2 - Episode 5. How can I rediscover myself, others and even Godin the light of Jesus and His love for me? How can I find the truth and get away from the lies of this world by being in God’s presence? How does Jesus’ coming in the flesh to the world empower me to follow His commandment to love other people and to…

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 2 - Episode 4

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Epip. The miracle of feeding the multitudes in the lectionary is often referred to as the Sunday of Blessing. What is the difference between God's goodness and God's blessings? The difference is essential for our spiritual lives. Click the icon below to listen.…

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 1 - Episode 3

Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Epep. A discussion on humility. Click the icon below to listen.Di Fr. Andrew Iskander

AD Mark Soliman- Homily for 1st Sunday of Epep. The church is holy, Catholic and apostolic. And at the center of the church, Christ must be present. Otherwise, people can devolve into fear and act like a cult. Like the apostles did on the day of the resurrection. Becoming insular and closed off from the world. Click the icon below to listen.…

Mena Ghebranious- A talk on the life of Saint Paul the Apostle. Click the icon below to listen.Di Mena Ghebranious