Gleanings From The Desert Series

"Just as it is natural for ocean rocks to be pounded by waves, similarly man will undoubtedly come into contact with the assaults borne of thoughts." St Ephraim the Syrian.

Tune into this sermon with Fr Elijah Estafanous as he discusses the idea of thoughts that hold us captive, and their ability to steal us away from the joy we have in Christ. Fr Elijah reveals the relevance and endurance of desert father teachings, and the ability to extract important messages for our lives from them.

Gleanings from the Desert: Part 1 - Thoughts (Fr Elijah Estafanous)

Tune in to this sermon with Fr Paul Girguis as he continues deconstructing early church teachings in the book, 'The Sayings of the Desert Fathers.' Fr Paul Girguis discusses judgement in relation to neighbours, and the difference between sinful and righteous judgement.

Gleanings From The Desert: Part 2 - Judgement (Fr Paul Girguis)

Tune in to this sermon with Fr Elijah Estafanous as he continues analysing early church writings, seen in the book, 'The Sayings of the Desert Fathers.' Fr Elijah discusses what silence teaches us, and the power of the tongue to produce either life or death.

"I have often repented of having spoken, but never of having remained silent." - St Arsenius.

Gleanings From The Desert: Part 3 - The Tongue (Fr Elijah Estafanous)

Tune in to this sermon with Fr Paul Girguis as he concludes this series, 'Gleanings From The Desert.' This week, Fr Paul discusses the emotion of anger, its consequences, and how to tame it.

“The first step toward freedom from anger is to keep the lips silent when the heart is stirred.” - St John Climacus.

Gleanings From The Desert: Part 4 - Anger (Fr Paul Girguis)

Tasoni is the Coptic word for “sister” and the intention of this podcast is to create a space where we can have conversations about our experiences as Coptic women. Join me and Julia Botros today with our first episode as we discuss Coptic spirituality and the role it plays in health and well-being.


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Gerhardt-Strachan, K. (2022). Exploring the place of spirituality in Canadian health promotion. Health Promotion International, 37(1) 
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one tasoni to another: episode 1

Melismatic Litany of the Oblations_HEMY

Litany of Oblations (english) Theophany 23 + Fr. Boutros Boutros

Tune in to this sermon with Fr Paul Girguis as he discusses the feast of the Wedding at Cana of Galilee. He explains Christ's manifestation of His glory by transforming the tasteless and ordinary into extraordinary and full of glory.

Christ The True Bridegroom (Fr Paul Girguis)

Hallelujah

"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." Matthew 6:14-15
Tune in to Father Daniel Fanous as he shares how to offer an acceptable fast to the Lord that starts with repentance and forgiveness!

Offering An Acceptable Fast - Fr Dan Fanous

Out in the West (ft. Gabe)

Praxis introduction, chanted during Great Thursday (Covenant Thursday). Recorded by St Mary and St Mina’s deacons, with the leadership of Cantor Dr Daniel Guirguis.

Praxis Great Thursday St Mary’s Deacons with the leadership of cantor Daneil Guirguis.mp3

3rd Hour of Wednesday Eve Psalm - H.E.M. Youssef | مزمور الساعى الثالثة من ليلة الربعاء للانبا يوسف

Enthoten Ze-Apostles' Fast

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Gleanings From The Desert: Part 4 - Anger (Fr Paul Girguis)

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