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Tune in as Fr. Anthony Messeh discusses how in order for us to truly experience a one on one encounter with Christ, we need to let go of that one thing in our lives thats holding us back!

Letting Go Of That One Thing (Fr. Anthony Messeh)

'The greatest threat to your growth isn't an evil world, but a distracted soul'

Tune in as Fr. Anthony series continues the series 'UnHurried' where he focuses on the importance of silence and solitude to achieve rest, and be able to live a lifestyle that reflects Jesus!

UnHurried, Pt. 2: Silence & Solitude (Fr. Anthony Messeh)

Tune in as Fr. Anthony Messeh contemplates on his favourite psalm of Holy Week, 'Your Throne O God Is Forever and Ever', and how we can access God's throne everyday in our lives!

The Most Precious Thing On Earth- Wednesday Eve (Fr. Anthony Messeh)

Tune in as Fr. Anthony Messeh takes us through part 2 of the series 'colour coded', where he discusses how each of the four colours speaks, and what they each need to hear!

Color Coded, Pt 2: The Words We Need to Hear (Fr. Anthony Messeh)

« when I found the One I love. I held Him and would not let Him go » {songs of Solomon 3:4}

Music production by David Bishay

Have you seen Him

In The Midst Of The Raging Sea

Heaven for Me

To bear my exile now, within this world of tears,
That glance, surcharged with love, consoles me through the years;        
The holy tender glance of Christ, my Lord, I need.
His loveliness displays the   taste of heaven indeed.
On me my Jesus smiles, when toward Him I aspire — ,
That love-glance of my God, that smile of holy fire,
The trial of my faith then weighs no more on me.
all these things together, is heaven for me

Tis heaven to have great grace from Christ to win
For every soul on earth that He may enter in,
For Holy Mother Church, for all my Sisters dear, 
Enflame our sinful hearts, and grant us joy and cheer.
All things my love can gain when, heart to heart, I pray,  
Beside His altar blest with Him I gladly stay, 
Alone with Jesus Christ in speechless ecstasy.
—all these things together, is heaven for me

My heaven in the Bread, safe hid and peaceful, lies,
From that great fount of love, doth endless life arise;
Where Jesus Christ abides, divinest, fairest Fair.
There day and night, my Lord doth hearken to my prayer.
When, in Thy perfect love (O moment blest and bright!)
That union of our hearts, that rapture of delight, —
Thou comest, Spouse most pure, me to transform in Thee,
all these things together, is heaven for me

My heaven is to feel in me some likeness blest
My heaven is always beneath His eye to rest.
To Him Who made me and my soul hath reconciled;
To call Him Father dear, and be His loving child.
Safe shielded in His arms, no storm my soul can fear;
To sleep upon His Heart, with His blest Face so near, — 
Complete abandonment my only law shall be.
all these things together, is heaven for me

Who dwells within my heart, the Prisoner of my love.
Thee will I love and serve until we meet above.
My heaven’s God alone, the Divine Trinity,
all these thing together, is heaven for me.

Heaven for Me

Psalm 150 Kiahk

Fr Elijah Estafanous speaks about the authority given to the apostles by Christ, and how living a life of genuine love and commitment to God naturally leads to spreading the Gospel.

Evangelism - The Byproduct of Love

Join us in this powerful and heartfelt sermon by Fr Elijah as he delves into the profound lessons from the story of the little boy offering his five loaves and two fish to Jesus. What motivates us to offer ourselves to God?

The Offering of Myself

In this new series "Intentionally Orthodox," Fr Elijah guides us through the beauty and depth of the Orthodox faith. This teaching series aims to help us understand and embrace our Orthodox Christian heritage with intention and purpose. Discover how the Orthodox Church, founded by Christ and preserved through the apostles and early church fathers, remains a living testament to the ancient faith. This sermon is a call to deepen your understanding, embrace your faith intentionally, and experience the richness of Orthodox Christianity.

Intentionally Orthodox: Part 1 - The Unbroken Chain

In this homily. Fr Elijah emphasizes the importance of seeing beyond external appearances and understanding the potential in every person, as illustrated in the story of Matthew the tax collector. The message highlights the danger of making quick judgments and challenges us to embrace the grace of God that sees the potential in even the most flawed individuals. The talk also explores the power of repentance and the transformative grace of God, encouraging us to trust in His ability to make all things new, no matter our past mistakes.

Potential: Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover

In this sermon Fr Elijah discusses the spiritual practice of Memento Mori" which is Latin for "remember your death." It's a reminder that life is finite and that one should live with an awareness of mortality. This awareness encourages people to live more intentionally, aligning their actions and choices with their ultimate purpose. 


Momento Mori- Remember Thy Death

Original Song based on Psalm 4 (NKJV).

We often ask ourselves, “Who will show us any good?”
When the ultimate Good Himself, died for us on a throne of wood 
We cry, lift up the light, of His countenance upon us
Yet turn away from His face, for our own pride and lust

How long, will we sons of men, turn from His glory? 
How long will we seek falsehood and love iniquity?
How long till we realize it’s all worthless indeed?
Lord, teach me to be godly
Hear me call to thee 

He says to me “Be angry, and do not sin, my future heir
Be still within your heart, let go of all Your cares
Put your trust in me, I’ve carried you through the deep
Your sacrifices of righteousness, don’t go unnoticed by Me

How long, will you sons of men, turn from my glory? 
How long will you seek falsehood and love iniquity?
How Long till you realize it’s all worthless indeed
For the godly, I’ve set Myself apart
I will hear his call to me”

Hear me when I call, O God of righteousness
You have relieved me every day in my distress
I will both lie down in peace, and rest my head to sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

We are Your sons of light, here for your glory
Seeking Your truth O Lord, we love your words indeed
We have seen the worthlessness of ways of the enemy
Accept our repentance O Lord
According to your mercy

*Icon by George Makary

How Long? - Psalm 4 (Original Song)

In this sermon Fr. Elijah Estafanous dives into the root of modern loneliness, showing how despite our digital connections and crowded spaces, we often lack deep, meaningful relationships. He emphasizes that our relational nature reflects the image of the Trinity—a God who exists in community. Using theological, sociological, and biblical insights, he challenges us to swim against the tide of superficiality and pursue authentic friendships marked by vulnerability, grace, and intentionality. True friendship not only enriches our lives but is essential for spiritual growth, pointing us back to Christ, the ultimate model of sacrificial love.

Made for Connection - Part 1: We Need Each Other

“Why did I ever come out of the womb to see trouble and sorrow
and to end my days in shame?” Jeremiah 20:18

3 INCORRECT CONCLUSIONS:
- I’ll never be happy again
- Nothing good can come from this
- There’s no point in trying anymore

What Do You Do When There's Nothing You Can Do, Pt 1

Changing Your Life Like Zaccheaus-Father Anthony Messeh

God Himself is a servant, and if we are called to be in the likeness of Christ, then we should serve.

Service is the physical manifestation of your intimate prayer life, so before we serve we must establish a strong relationship with Christ !

Serving Others (Meena Awad)

Shepherd of my soul

"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:30-31)

The theme verse of this year's winter camp was "The Greatest Commandment" which is to love. It is possibly the hardest commandment sent to us from God. Listen into Meena's phenomenal talk on what it really means to love others and how to do so.

What Does Loving Others Look Like (Meena Awad)

Tune in to this captivating sermon by Meena Awad as he talks about the blindness of the world, through the angle of the man born blind.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Blindness of the World (Meena Awad)

Three Saintly Youth team from St. Mary & St. John church, Bayonne, NJ.

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Let us praise - Apostles Fast- NJ Choir (Asomen)

Pioik Communion Hymn - Mike Morkos and Philip Awad لحن بي أويك

Tune in as Fr Anthony gives an interesting history of how the Bible was put together and how St Iranaeus of Lyons was led by the Spirit to decide which books to include and which to leave out.

Untold Stories - Part 3 - Saint Iranaeus of Lyons (Fr. Anthony Messeh)

ترنيمة انت الللى بتحمينى - للشماس بولس ملاك - enta elly betehmeny - Bolous Malak

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