Fr Mina

Return to Me
A song about the Prodigal Son

the son said, “father i must go,
i wish not to stay here you know,
the world has much I want to see,
I hope that you will not stop me.
I see riches, I see gold
I see goods that I uphold
though it hurts to see you cry
I must bid you this last goodbye”

the father looked down lovingly
saying, “if you walk away from me
i will miss you with all of my heart
but even if you do depart
i will be waiting for you here
no matter if it takes you years
you are my son until the end
and I pray i will see you again”

the son left from his father’s place
with a smile on his face
ready to be free and grow
oh but little did he know
the world of pleasures has a cost
beware your soul may be lost
if you consume these earthly things 
and forget the joy your father brings 

the father looked out lovingly				
saying, “though you walked away from me
i miss you with all of my heart
but even though you did depart
I am waiting for you here
no matter if it takes you years
you are my son until the end
And I pray I will see you again”

the son quickly consumed his wealth
lost his food and lost his health
all his friends had left his side
so now he had to decide
should he live in misery,
watching pigs roam happily,
or return to his father’s place
to serve him for the rest of his days

the father looked out lovingly,
saying “son you have returned to me,
I have waited all this time
praying for you to be mine
let us kill the fattened calf
So we can sing and dance and laugh
to celebrate my son who died
who now has been brought back to life”

Return to Me

Watching Us

Basilian Liturgy (English) -- Abouna Mina Shaheid

Lyrics:

On a chilly morning one day
In the desert far away
One monk went to the garden
As usual to pray

He saw a strange glow
A grape vine hanging low
But this was not the season
For any grapes to grow

(The monk didn’t wait
Rushed to the monastery’s gate) x2
(And gave it to the Abbott
St Macarious the Great) x2

St. Macarious said who
Should I give this vine to?
Finally he walked to the cell  
Of the eldest monk he knew

He said take this my dear
You are the eldest here
And when you get the blessing
We’ll all be of good cheer

(The monk reluctantly
Took it but so quickly) x2
(Thought how can I enjoy it
When my brothers sleep hungry) x2

He gave it to the monk next door
And it went from door to door
It came back to the abbot
At the end of its tour

St Macaious the Great 
He rose up right away
Asking all the monks to gather 
And hear what he had to say

(He said I clearly see
Seeds of love growing here) x2
(And this grape vine 
Is my sure sign) x2

(Our Lord made us aware
We are light of the world) x2
(And when it’s shining bright
It can never ever hide) x2

Chords:
Em C D Bm
Em C D B7

Em Em
C D C B7

The Grape Vine - Erika and Erin (كان فى عنقود عنب)

But I Am Not From Here - Fady Zaki

You are a model of purity
A pillar of virginity 
The mother of the merciful
Oh mother of the mighty Lord

Refrain
Our mother the virgin 
The compassionate 
The beloved of us all 
Our helper when we call

You bore the beloved Lord 
Who redeemed us with His cross 
Intercede before the Lord 
As we offer him our tears 

Refrain 

We see the Virgin our Mother
the beloved queen of our hearts
Always interceding for us
Lifting our prayers to the Lord

Refrain

You have performed miracles
Comforted us in trials
Joy to the broken you gave
And the afflicted you save

Refrain 

My queen and the help of mankind
You have enlightened my mind
Our hearts please guide them
Remember us in heaven

Refrain

Our Mother The Virgin (El 3adra Omena)

(Do not think that I forgot you 
Do not think I'm far from you
With my precious blood I bought you
And I gave you life anew) x2

Refrain:
(My son be comforted, don’t fear) 2x
(Jesus your True Shepherd is near) 2x

(My eyes are always on the stray sheep
I have free gifts of joy and rest
If the mother forgets her baby
I, Jesus, will never forget) x2

Refrain

(My son leave Me all your sorrows
Seek Me in trials without delay
I’m in control of your tomorrows 
I’m with you on the path always) x2

Refrain

(O Lord, come to me as You promised 
And I’ll remain with You always
My Lord let me lay on Your chest
Wipe away the tears from my face) x2

Refrain

Do Not Think That I Forgot You (أوعى تفكر إني نسيتك)

God Who Is Always With Us by St. Ephrem choir live - 'Let Us Give Thanks' concert at the Living Arts Centre

God Who Is Always With Us (Live)

You Are My Hiding Place (English, Arabic, French)

Intro and Fraction: O Lord our God, whose Name is Great (Coptic/English) -- Abouna Mina Shaheid

Morning Doxologies (Coptic/English/Arabic) -- St. George Philly

Here is our second single from our upcoming album. This is an original work of the Chorus. Available on iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify, Amazon and YouTube. Lyrics are provided below.
Production: Tim Neuhaus
Vocals: Philip Awad, Mina Ghattas, Peter Ibrahim, Mike Morkos
Music: Peter Ibrahim, Athan Isaac, Joe Isaac
Lyrics & Composition: Peter Ibrahim
Design: Merit Shokry
Sound Editing: Mike Morkos

Lyrics:
The eyes of all look unto You,
with You is the fountain of Life,
the broken-hearted wait for You,
in Your Light, O Lord, shall we see Light.

Refrain:
Yesterday we died with Him,
the sting of death He has destroyed,
Today we are alive in Him,
He turned our sorrow into joy.

You heard the cries of humanity,
You restored Adam once more,
and awakened the dawn of eternity,
in heaven You made man soar.

Behold, all things are filled with Light,
You revealed the riches of Your grace,
This day we pass from death to Life,
and by Your love we are embraced.

Basilian Liturgy (English) -- Abouna Mina Shaheid

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