Name: The Goodness of suffering. Embracing suffering. How To Coptic Podcast - Episode 2 by Michael Meshreki
Duration: 32 min 9 s
Description: Discussing Christianity, Orthodoxy, and the Alexandrian (Coptic) Tradition.

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

(Original translation)

Lord You said don’t be afraid I’ll be with you
Day by day I will help you and guide you
Lord You said don’t be afraid I’ll be with you
Day by day I will help you and guide you

I know You’re righteous and You care
You keep Your promise to be there
No need to have all those fears and be scared
I know You’re righteous and You care
You keep Your promise to be there
No need to have all those fears and be scared


For the birds of the air don’t sow or reap
Yet the Lord always cares for them he feeds
For the birds of the air don’t sow or reap
Yet the Lord always cares for them he feeds

Then why can’t my worries cease
About my food, my drink, my needs
I know that He always listens and He sees 
Then why can’t my worries cease
About my food, my drink, my needs
I know that He always listens and He sees 


Oh how grateful everyone on earth should be
For we felt His love before we could even see 
When the world praises His name and exalts Him
And as His son I can cry and call on Him
Therefore I will live in peace 
All my troubles He will ease
As my Father I’ll trust Him and be pleased 
Therefore I will live in peace 
All my troubles He will ease
As my Father I’ll trust Him and be pleased

Do Not Fear - متخافش | Ft. Coptic-MG

REFRAIN:

O MY MASTER HOW CRUEL WAS THE SHAMEFUL DEATH OF THE CROSS
BEFORE IT CARRIED YOU, YOU CARRIED IT
O RIGHTEOUS ONE

1)YOU ASKED FOR WATER, YOU TASTED VINEGAR
AND ALL BITTERNESS,
YOUR BLOOD FLOWED FROM YOUR BODY,
TO SAVE ALL SINNERS

2) UPON THE CROSS, O MY BELOVED
YOU SUFFERED MUCH PAIN
BY THOSE WHO CAUSED YOUR SUFFERING 
YET YOU FORGAVE THEIR SINS

3)ALL THIS MY LORD, 
TO BRING ME BACK
IN YOUR PROTECTION, I’LL LIVE WITH YOU
AND YOU WILL COMFORT ME

4) OH THAT MY HEART, MAY TREASURE YOU
SO THAT I MAY ATTAIN YOU
AND LIVE SINCERELY 
IN SUBMISSION TO YOU

O My Master

Original Song based on Psalm 121.

Lyrics:

Chorus:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from? It comes from Him
He made the heaven, earth and what’s within
God guards my going out and coming in
 
Verse 1:
He watched over Israel and He will watch over me
My God will not slumber, indeed, He doesn’t sleep
He’s the shade at my right hand, the sun can’t hurt by day
and the moon at night, can’t harm me in any way

Chorus:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from? It comes from Him
He made the heaven, earth and what’s within
God guards my going out and coming in

Verse 2:
I have heard Your promises and believe they’re set in stone
but I forget I’m your daughter and You’re King on the throne
Sing my soul to the Lord of Hosts, Trust in the Most High
Through the hills and the valleys, in Him my hope lies

Chorus:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from? It comes from Him
He made the heaven, earth and what’s within
God guards my going out and coming in

*Icon by George Makary

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Michael Meshreki is a Christian SubDeacon in the Coptic Orthodox Church by the name of ‘Paul’ (1/20/2018). Meshreki is a Coptic Orthodox independent scholar of Early Christianity, Orthodox Theology, and Coptic Orthodox Christian History. He is currently a Doctoral student of Theology (Doctrate of Theology) at Agora University.

Michael graduated with a Master’s from St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (M.A. in Orthodox Theological Studies with a concentration in ‘Theological Scholarship and Research’ -summa cum laude-) in 05/2023, graduated from Liberty University with a Master’s in Biblical Languages and Language Exegesis (M.A.) with a focus on the letter to the Ephesians (12/2024), and finally, he graduated from the Coptic Orthodox Seminary, Tyrannus Coptic Orthodox Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Egypt, with high distinction summa cum laude, earning a Diploma of Theological Studies and Pastoral Ministry (02/2024).

Meshreki’s M.A. Thesis in partial fulfillment of his degree from St. Vladimir’s is concerning the Christology of Dioscorus of Alexandria, Cyril of Alexnadria, Servers of Antioch, Gregory Nazianzen, and the Neo-Chalcedonians (Published under the Title: An Embbeded Tome and the Healing of the Chalcedonian Divide, 2023). His Master’s in Biblical Languages (and Exegesis) is with a focus on the letter to the Ephesians.

Michael Meshreki is an author of multiple books, as one can access here: https://www.amazon.com/author/michaelmeshreki

“So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’” Luke 17:10

With growing experience in Chaplaincy and the Teaching profession, Meshreki hopes to continue serving his community, his church, and everyone God sends his way. His favorite title is, “Washer of the Feet.”

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