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Servants Meeting @ St. Kyrillos The Sixth Coptic Orthodox Church - Nashville, TN ~ March 6, 2022

Lukewarmness in the Life of the Servant

This track talks about the preparation needed leading up to passion week and its importance

Preparing for Holy Week- Fr John

A Meditation on the Confession of the Thief — Fr Peter Dimyan

A Youthful Strength ~ Father Bishoy Kamel

We see the idea of a 'don't care' attitude all around us; at school, at home, at church, and even in the stories we read in the Old and New Testaments. Tune in as His Grace enlightens us about the indicators of a 'don't care' attitude in ourselves, why this attitude can be so dangerous, and how we can overcome them!

The 'I Don't Care' Attitude (HG Bishop Youssef)

Tune in as His Grace looks deeply into the big question - what is the connection between the Resurrection and the Eucharist? Listen in as he looks into questions like why God had to become man to save us, why we fast and pray, what the two most important things to consider are when coming to partake of the Eucharist, and more!

The Eucharist And The Resurrection (HG Bishop Youssef)

The story of St Reweis is one involving hardship, but it's also one of strength and thanksgiving in times of persecution. Tune in as His Grace reflects on his story, and the stories of other saints and martyrs, looking into how we can cope with difficult times in a similar way!

Getting Through Tough Times (HG Bishop Youssef)

SJC 2023 SR -Talk 4 -Depression- By Makar Naguib

On Repentance and Defeating Despair Chapters 7 & 8 | Fr. Anthony

Sent From God - Fr. Armia Youssef

English Translation: 
Take her as your friend, as the Bible says- the friend of Solomon..
Take her as your friend; she will teach you…She will teach you the love of God, she will teach you meekness, she will teach you obedience. She will teach you not to complain. She will teach you humility. She will teach you silence, and she will teach you prayer. 
She will teach you to fast. 
She will teach you to serve- she is a model in service! When she heard of Elizabeth, she went and served her and stayed with her, until the ninth month. When she (Elizabeth) was due to give birth, she left the house and distanced herself from the noise and commotion. She returned to her house, because she likes to serve at a time when no one is around- she serves in secret. 
She endured, she endured all the thoughts that came to Joseph’s mind, and opened not her mouth, because she always looked to her good part. 
She is meek and humble. We never once heard of her that she spoke a word in the Holy Bible, except that she ask for goodness, and that for all; for the entire wedding, bringing joy to the people. 
She is a servant; meek, humble. 
She surrendered her life to God; when she left the temple, she also left in joy and gladness. She knows that her future is in the hands of God. Her future is not in the hands of those who took her out of the temple. She knows of what tomorrow consists; tomorrow consists of God, tomorrow God will take care of every matter for her. God is responsible for tomorrow; she does not worry about tomorrow. She cares, as Paul the Apostle says, “do not be anxious for anything, but in all things by prayer…that your requests may be known to God.”
She is joyful and satisfied with her inheritance, so it does not matter to her- inside the temple or outside of the temple…
Today, we celebrate for her a great feast, because she is the beginning of our joys, and she drew for us the path of our salvation. She, Virgin Mary, requires much contemplation, inquiry, and companionship, because the one who is her companion learns from her, and takes much from her. 
Keep her as your friend, learn from her- she will bless you, give you much, bring joy to your life, fill your life with peace, and grant you the way to the good part, which will never be taken away from you.

Saint Mary as Your Friend- Father Bishoy Kamel (Arabic)

St. Pope Kyrillos VI - God is Love

HFL2019 Fr. Kyrillos Tante Samira Stories.mp3

Reasons for Spiritual Dryness - Fr. Anthony Paul .mp3

Tune in as Fr John, shares with us how to find peace and comfort by finding complete assurance in Christ's love for us!!

Complete Assurance - Fr John Botrous

Tune in as His Grace studies the first part of Luke chapter 11!

Luke 11:1-20 - How To Pray (HG Bishop Youssef)

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