Coptic Orthodox

Inspired from Sirach- Chapter 23: HAVE MERCY O, MY FATHER, FROM MY WISDOM! - To You, I complain of myself, O Lord, the Father of my life, and my Master. May Your will be fulfilled in my life, and may my careless judgments be crucified. Who else can correct my careless thoughts and scourge them with a whip? I trust no one other than You to correct me. For You are my heavenly and merciful Father, You are Almighty, and You know all my depths! Your firm yet loving lashes demolish the pride of my haughty eyes, To You alone belongs the power to root out my evil lusts and greed, as well as all ...

The Minor Prophets are called “Minor” because their prophecies were short, not because they were any less important. The Jews paid special attention to these Scriptures and compiled them in one Book as they have a common goal. They did tackle the dark period that the kingdoms of Judah and Israel had lived through. They covered the time before, during and after the Assyrian captivity of Israel as well as the Babylonian exile of Judah. The Minor Prophets focused on the wonderful Kingdom of God. As they reveal the vulnerabilities of all the classes of the Jewish people. They also reveal ...

On Saturday 17th of March 2012, the long trip of pain, which the holiness Pope Shenouda the third has lived, had ended and the trip of the glories, the manifest and the hidden from the human eyes, has begun. Those days on which Egypt has been lived with his departure to the paradise were called “Meeting of millions”. That meeting included the majority of Egyptian categories; if not all of them. It included Christians with all the denominations and Muslims, leaders and people. He had been the messenger of peace struggling in a difficult era, and a peaceful man even in his departure from ...

Unlock the ancient wisdom of the Patristic Fathers with this commentary on the Book of Haggai. Discover how their insights reveal the deep spiritual layers of this Old Testament Book, guiding us to rebuild not just physical temples but the temple within our hearts. This volume of the series offers a profound journey into the messages of divine priority and inner sanctification. Embrace a path to spiritual renewal and joyous salvation with this compelling read.

The Introduction to the New Testaments is a brief tour to every book of the twenty-seven Book of the New Testament. Each book is summarized in bullet points and a table. The “Gospel” is the joyful delight in our Lord Jesus Christ and the acceptance of His kingdom within us. Through the Gospel, we enter into the Father’s embrace and become partakers in His heavenly eternal glory.

Step into the spiritual wisdom of the beloved Apostle, St. John. John. This New Testament Patristic Commentary Series volume delves into the timeless truths of love, truth, and vigilance against deceit, offering a pathway to deepen their relationship with Christ and His Church. In this commentary, the gentle yet powerful voice of St. John the Beloved resonates, calling us to abide in love that springs from the truth—Christ Himself. This epistle, uniquely addressed to a “chosen lady and her children,” reminds us of the unity and equality we share in Christ, who unites us beyond ...

This book is the product of collected from a few articles issued after the passing of Fr Pishoy after reviewing and adding to it. A Life of growing in the Lord for a Contemporary Priest My God allowed me to meet the blessed brother Sami Kamel Ishak (Abuna Pishoy Kamel) in 1953 AD at the beginning of my university studies in Alexandria. At that time, he was a servant in the Church of the Virgin Mary in Muharram Bey. Sami Kamel was characterized by an open, loving heart with wisdom, accompanied by a simple life. His virtues and spiritual abilities were apparent to all who met him, and his ...

Dive deep into the heart of the most holy periods of the Christian liturgical year, Holy Week and Pascha. This exploration invites readers into a profound dialogue with Christ, mirroring the intimate conversations that shape our journey towards spiritual renewal and resurrection under his leadership through His Holy Spirit. The book weaves the narrative of Lazarus Saturday with the sequential days of Holy Week, shedding light on the powerful biblical events and their implications for personal practical faith. From the triumphal entry on Palm Sunday to the profound mysteries of the Last ...

Our Jesus elevates us to His Heavens Everyone who reads the Holy Bible will be pleased, as they feel it is a personal message to them by God, and that it is the greatest book the whole world has ever known. It tells us the most magnificent story, a story of our Lord Jesus, who came to this world, so that we may know and love Him, we go to Him when we are weary of our weaknesses, and ask Him to purify us from our sins with His blood that was shed on the cross. He is the Lord, who fills heaven and earth, He wants to fill our hearts with His Holy Spirit, He lives in our hearts and makes them a...

To my father, whom I truly love Your soul never stopped working for the sake of every soul, when it was imprisoned in your weak body - even in the bitterest moments of pain. It will never stop working even, now, after leaving the body and fleeing towards heaven to enjoy complete freedom in God's bosom and with the saints. When you were living in faith, God's peace filled your heart and pushed you to the pastoral work with great conviction - that everybody may experience unity with the suffering and the risen Jesus Christ. Now that you are in the Savior's bosom, seeing Him clearly, don't you...

This epistle is considered the sweetest of the epistles written by the apostle Paul. It is as though an essay sent by him to the church in all eras, and to every believer in all times, exhorting them to live perpetually exulting, despite any situation prevailing around them; through practicing the new life that knows no idleness, but is on an un-ceasing motion in Christ Jesus. The apostle wrote this epistle to a congregation with which he had a special relationship of love, that made them provide him with gifts to spend on the message of the gospel; whether concerning his necessary needs, ...

To our Beloved Children: What do you know about historical books? To know the Judges' era in the Old Testament, we have to know the various historical stages from the standpoint of the salvation of mankind. 1. The creation stage: The book of Genesis talked to us about the creation to realize how God granted man authority and power to learn and explore until the modern man reached outer space. 2. The renewal stage: Since the creation was defiled, there was only one righteous family, which was Noah, his sons and their wives. God asked them to renew the world through the ark and the flood. 3. ...

I dare to talk about Divine Love, to find myself talking about 'God' Himself, because "God is love" (1 John 8:4). Thus, I challenged myself to write about matters of which I do not deserve to speak. There are no human languages, not even angelic, capable of explaining it, for no one knows Godly affairs except the Spirit of God (1 Corinthians 2:11). Let the Spirit of God help us to feel His presence in the depths of our hidden hearts and to open our eyes in recognition of the dimensions of unlimited Divine love. These dimensions cannot be expressed in words or letters nor measured by any ...

Explore the depths of the New Testament through the lens of the Coptic Orthodox tradition in this commentary. That work bridges contemporary readers to the patristic era, offering a unique blend of ancient wisdom and practical guidance for modern spiritual lives. In "The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy," we delve into the heart of pastoral ministry and the apostolic spirit that shaped the early Christian Church. As St. Paul's last written words before his martyrdom, this epistle is a testament to his enduring legacy and his charge to his beloved disciple, St. Timothy. With ...

The "Patristic Commentary on the Book of Jonah" offers a rich and profound journey through the Old Testament narrative of Jonah. This text is a read for anyone seeking to understand the enduring relevance of ancient scripture in our modern lives. This commentary invites readers from all backgrounds to delve into the spiritual and historical depths of the Book of Jonah. The work presents a critical approach that challenges the reader to contemplate authorship, symbolism, and the structure of the biblical text, while simultaneously providing a clear and accessible interpretation. Through the ...

From the inspiration of St. Basil the great on the Feast of the Holy Epiphany: - Baptisms of Moses, of John the Baptist and of the Lord Jesus - My Holy Spirit will guide you to the new birth - I received you that I may cover you and become your Goodness, your holiness and your salvation - The Father loves you!

"Nahum: A Call to Comfort - Patristic Insights into God's Justice and Mercy" Step into an ancient world where prophets voice the depths of God's justice intertwined with His unfailing mercy. "Nahum: A Call to Comfort" is a patristic commentary that brings to life the minor prophet Nahum's words. Immerse yourself in Nahum's poetic revelations, a prophet known as "The Comforter," who opened a path of hope through repentance in a time of spiritual turbulence. This Book reveals God as a jealous judge and a source of solace, focusing on His sovereignty over human history and dealings with ...

A long time ago, Nebuchadnezzar had destroyed the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem and had destroyed the city and its walls. The Samaritans and the opposing gentiles found destroying the walls an opportunity to enter without resistance from its inhabitants. God has allowed that to chastise His people for a time. Also, God ordered Cyrus, the king of Persia, to return the Jews from captivity and build the temple. So He sent Zerubbabel and all the Jews who wanted to return, and they started putting the foundation of the temple; however, the enemies opposed them, but finally, it was built. After...

The Ancestors of Israel Glorify God A Poem Dedicated to the Heroes of the Faith glorifying God across history The roots of wisdom are found in the people of God and are mentioned in the Old Testament. Wisdom spread to all nations through the Incarnate Word of God, who offers wisdom and salvation to all humankind. It is only through union with the Lord Jesus Christ that we receive true wisdom, for He is the Incarnated Wisdom of God. He protects His believers from sin and grants them eternal life. Ben Sirach does not mention all the famous ancestors. Instead, he wishes to assert that every ...

This third volume in the Patristic Commentary on the Book of Isaiah examines a pivotal moment in the prophetic narrative, where historical drama, spiritual warfare, and divine intervention intersect. Covering chapters 36–39, this section presents the reign of King Hezekiah during the Assyrian siege—an era marked by both miraculous deliverance and tragic human weakness. Through the eyes of the early Church Fathers and the Coptic Orthodox tradition, we encounter God not only as the Righteous Judge but as the Holy Grantor of Victory, who saves His people when they turn to Him in prayer and...