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sermons

Prayer - Fr Anastasi

God is always present - Fr Anastasi

On Beginning to Pray - Fr Anastasi

Abouna Arsanios Serry - Love of God on the Cross

A Story from The Paradise of the Fathers - Fr Anastasi

Overcoming Spiritual Apathy - Fr Anastasi

Pope Kyrillos VI was not a man of many words. But a lot of his words can be found in his letters.
Fr Daniel Fanous went on a journey to bring to us a book, The Silent Patriarch, a book on Pope Kyrillos' life and legacy.
Interviewed by Fr Mark, Fr Daniel brings to us a deeper side of Pope Kyrillos we would have never known.

Downloads

The Pope Kyrillos Interview (Fr Daniel Fanous)

On Hymnology - Fr Anastasi

Morning Doxology Coptic Orthodox

Fr. Anastasi - Humble Yourself Before The Lord

Fr Anastasi - St Mary The Servant And Its Qualities

Verse 1:
There was a rich man 
who lived a life of luxury
And a beggar named Lazarus
who lived in poverty

The rich man was consumed 
by his wealth and pride,
While Lazarus lay at his gate, 
hungry, sick and tired

Chorus:
A man of means, a man of wealth,
The rich man lived for his own self,
His heart was cold
his soul was dry,
to Lazarus turned a blind eye 

Verse 2:
Lazarus outside he lay
his body wasting away
the dogs would come, 
his wounds they’d lick
to comfort that man who was sick

time came when the beggar died
angels took him to abraham’s side
the rich man passed and was buried
but he was taken to Hades

Chorus:
A man of means, a man of wealth,
The rich man lived for his own self,
His heart was cold
his soul was dry,
to Lazarus turned a blind eye 

Verse 3: 
So the rich man in a plea
said, Abraham please have pity
send Lazarus with water that he
may give just a drop to quench me

Abraham replied, 
‘Son, remember in your life
you received all the good things,  
while Lazarus lived in strife 

Now he’s comforted
while you burn in the fire
for you lived your life in vain
now you cannot cross over

Chorus:
A man of means, a man of wealth,
The rich man lived for his own self,
His heart was cold, his soul was dry,
to Lazarus turned a blind eye 
but their fates reversed
for now the rich man did thirst
while Lazarus is at peace 
and his joy will never cease

Blind Eye

The Alternate Fraction for the Apostles Fast by Fr. Anastasi St. Anastasi in English. Recorded on 7/12/11

Apostles Fast Fraction By Fr. Anastasi

https://youtu.be/I28DdIXVTjE?si=uhCgfmwKCmwwpPaD

A Dialogue with the Savior by Fr. Lev Gillet - Audiobook

He came to my desk with a quivering lip,
the lesson was done.
“Have you a new sheet for me, dear teacher?
I’ve spoiled this one.”
I took his sheet, all soiled and blotted
and gave him a new one all unspotted.
And into his tired heart I cried,
“Do better now, my child.”

I came to the throne with a trembling heart;
the day was done.
“Have you a new day for me, dear Master?
I’ve spoiled this one.”
He took my day, all soiled and blotted
and gave me a new one all unspotted.
And into my tired heart he cried,
“Do better now, my child.”

By Kathleen Wheeler

And into my tired heart He cried

Fr Mikhail Mikhail
Sydney, Australia 2024

My Turning Point In Christ - Fr Mikhail Mikhail

As Mary Magdalene waited and sought our Lord diligently and could not bear to be apart from Him, so too let us in His glorious resurrection feast and celebrate and be joyful that our Lord is risen and desire to never be apart from Him!

Being obsessed with our God - Resurrection Sunday

Worry is something that we all experience. The world is filled with worry with over 300 million people in 2019 diagnosed with anxiety. Be sure to listen to Fr Benjamin as he gives us 5 tips to help us when we are in a state of worry.

Antidotes to Worrying

Tune in as Fr Elijah discusses Thomas' doubt and willingness to admit his weakness.

Admitting Weakness

What measures should we put in place to gossip less or to stop comparing ourselves to others? 
Tune in as Fr Mark advises the youth that their words can either have the power to give life or to create a fire. 

"Many times I spoke and regretted it but I never kept silent and regretted it!" - St Arsannius

Standards: Gossip & Comparison

Me doing my part vs relying on God to take care of me - Fr Anastasi

Reading the Bible and Living a balanced life - Fr Anastasi

How to be a more accepting person - Fr Anastasi

For this is the will of God, 
your sanctification.

+ 1 Thessalonians 4:3 +

Theosis + Fr Lazarus Yassa +

The Great Lent - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony
03/06/16

The Great Lent - Fr. Anastasi St. Antony

Though his words were spoken in an American context they are just as relevant in Australia and anywhere in the western world. Be sure to tune in and hear The Mission of Orthodoxy by Fr Alexander Schememman

The Mission Of Orthodoxy by Fr Alexander Schememman (Narrated by Fr Daniel Fanous)

John Chrysostom, an archbishop of Constantinople was a renowned early church father. Known for his preaching and public speaking he was amongst the most prolific authors in the early christian church. Listen in to "On the Nativity".

On The Nativity by St John Chrysostom (Narrated by Mirette Ibrahim)

Written in the second century by an anonymous author, this letter is addressed to Diognetus; whose name suggests he is a member of a dignified society and as such it is an apologetic piece.

Letter to Diognetus (Narrated by Aidan McLachlan)

Kallistos, a metropolitan and lecturer at oxford university gives a lecture of "I Love Therefore I Am" in the late 20th century which has been adapted for reasons of audibility.

I love therefore I am by Bishop Kallistos (Narrated by Fr Mark Basily)

The crowning of thorns would’ve been the most painful experience for Our Lord. A ram caught in thorns was offered instead of Abraham's son and so too Christ was offered as a Sacrifice instead of us. We know Christ needed to die for us but why did he go through all this pain? Be sure to tune in to Fr Mark's incredible Good Friday talk.

Good Friday - Crown Of Thorns (Fr. Mark Basily)

Sunday Theotokia First Explanation in English (Kiahk Tune) - تفسير الاول الكيهكي لثيؤطوكية الاحد

Church of the Nativity in Mississauga, Canada

Me doing my part vs relying on God to take care of me - Fr Anastasi

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