Divine Liturgy (English) | 30.01.2022

From the rising of the sun to its setting, let the name of the LORD be praised.. The LORD is high above all the nations, and His glory is above the heavens... Who is like the LORD our God, who is seated on high? He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth... He raises the needy from the dust and he lifts them up from the ash heap... (Psalm 113:3-7)

 

To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled... (Titus 1:15)

 

"God saves some of the greatest battles to His strongest soldiers..."

 

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it... For what profit is it to man if he gained the whole world and yet lost his soul? Or what can one give in exchange for his soul?... (Matthew 16:25; Matthew 16:26)

 

Then they said to Him, "Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside wishing to speak to You. But He said to them, "Who is My mother and who are My brothers?" Pointing to His disciples He said, "Here are My mother and brothers. For everyone who does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother, sister and mother..." (Matthew 12:47–50)

 

I will praise You O Lord among the nations; I will sing of You among the peoples. For great is Your love, higher than the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God above the heavens; let Your glory be over all the earth... (Psalm 108:3-5)

Truly I say to you, I have not seen such faith, not even in Israel... (Matthew 8:10)

 

اَلصِّدِّيقُ كَالنَّخْلَةِ يَزْهُو، كَالأَرْزِ فِي لُبْنَانَ يَنْمُو - مز 92: 12

 

ETS | 24.01.2022 (Luke 7:36-50)

Do not contend over the truth with someone who does not know the truth. But to the ear that is receptive to hearing, do not withhold words from it.. (Thomas Aquinas)

 

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters, He restores my soul. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever... (Psalm 23)

 

Do not take advantage of His kindness, forbearance and patience - not knowing that God's kindness should lead you to repentance ... (Romans 2:4)

 

Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal man, in whom there is no salvation. When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground and on that very same day his plans come to nothing. But blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. For He remains faithful forever... (Psalm 146:3-6)

 

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Humble yourselves under His hand, so that in due time He may exalt you... (1 Peter 5:6)

 

..and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive them, and heal their land... (2 Chronicles 7:14)

 

..ربنا موجود - كله للخير - مسيرها تنتهى...

 

But if anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask God who gives to all liberally and without reservation, and it will be given to him... (James 1:5)

 

"Love is the greatest of all treasures. Without it there is nothing and with it there is everything. It is love alone that gives worth to all things..."

 

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. To Him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever. Who by His understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever. Who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever. Who made the great lights— His love endures forever. The sun to govern the day, His love endures forever. The moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever. To Him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt. His love endures forever. And brought Israel out from among them. His love endures forever. With a mighty hand and outstretched arm; His love endures forever. To Him who divided the Red Sea asunder, His love endures forever. And brought Israel through the midst of it, His love endures forever, but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea, His love endures forever. To Him who led His people through the wilderness. His love endures forever. To Him who struck down great kings, His love endures forever and destoyed mighty kings— His love endures forever. Sihon king of the Amorites. His love endures forever and Og king of Bashan— His love endures forever. He gave their land as an inheritance, His love endures forever. An inheritance to His servant Israel, His love endures forever. He remembered us in our low estate, His love endures forever and freed us from the evil ones, His love endures forever. He gives food to every creature, His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven, His love endures forever.... (Psalm 136)

 

"A time for everything under the sun.. A time to plant and a time to harvest what one plants..."

 

"O Lord and Master of my life, grant me not a spirit of idleness, of faint-heartedness, of lust for power and of vain speaking. But grant me your servant a spirit of sober-mindedness, humility, patience, and love. Yes O Lord and King, grant me to see my own faults and judge not my brother. For blessed art thou from ages to ages.. Amen" (St. Ephrem The Syrian)

 

 

ETS (Arabic) | 17.01.2022

اِسْمُ الرَّبِّ بُرْجٌ حَصِينٌ، يَرْكُضُ إِلَيْهِ الصِّدِّيقُ وَيَتَمَنَّعُ --- أم 18: 10

 

الأمين في القليل أمين أيضا في الكثير والظالم في القليل ظالم أيضا في الكثير

 

Whoever loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; whoever loves a son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me and whoever does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me... (Matthew 10:37-38)

 

I know your works, your labour, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are wicked. You have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, but found them to be liars. Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name. Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love... (Revelation 2:2-4)

 

For whoever denies Me before men, him also I will deny before My Father in heaven... (Matthew 10:33)

 

كن يا صديقي في الحياه كعابر سبيل واترك وراءك كل اثر جميل فما نحن في الدنيا الا ضيوف وما على الضيوف الا الرحيل

 

كثيرة هى احزان الصديقين و لكن من جميعها ينجيهم الرب

 

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful ----- سلاما أترك لكم سلامي أعطيكم ليس كما يعطي العالم أعطيكم أنا لا تضطرب قلوبكم ولا ترهب

 

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed but on your part He is glorified ... (1 Peter 4:14)

 

...for I have learned the secret of being content in every circumstance.. (Philippians 4:12)

 

The Lord is merciful and gracious, longsuffering and abounding in goodness and truth... What shall I return to Him for all his goodness?.. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love... (Exodus 34:6; Psalm 116:12; Psalm 145:8)

 

طوبى للرجل الذي لم يسلك في مشورة الأشرار، وفي طريق الخطاة لم يقف، وفي مجلس المستهزئين لم يجلس. لكن في ناموس الرب مسرته، وفي ناموسه يلهج نهارا وليلا. فيكون كشجرة مغروسة عند مجاري المياه، التي تعطي ثمرها في أوانه، وورقها لا يذبل. وكل ما يصنعه ينجح. ليس كذلك الأشرار، لكنهم كالعصافة التي تذريها الريح. لذلك لا تقوم الأشرار في الدين، ولا الخطاة في جماعة الأبرار. لأن الرب يعلم طريق الأبرار، أما طريق الأشرار فتهلك

 

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and the evil one? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? (2 Corinthians 6:14-16)

 

For I have written your name on the palms of My hands... Even if a mother forgets her nursing child, I shall never forget you... (Isaiah 49:16; Isaiah 49:15)

 

لأَنَّ الصِّدِّيقَ يَسْقُطُ سَبْعَ مَرَّاتٍ وَيَقُومُ، أَمَّا الأَشْرَارُ فَيَعْثُرُونَ بِالشَّرِّ

 

ياللي حبيتني | ألبوم طلبتك | أبونا موسى رشدى

Divine Liturgy | 31.12.2021 | New Year's Eve

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path... For His commandment is a lamp, His teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life... The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes... The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold... For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy... For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light... Your word is very pure; therefore Your servant loves it... (Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 6:23; Psalm 19:8; Psalm 12:6; Psalm 33:4; Psalm 36:9; Psalm 119:140)

 

| 25.12.21 - The Feast of Nativity |

Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit... (Matthew 7:15-20)

 

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect... For friendship with the world is enmity towards God... (Romans 12:2; James 4:4)

 

There is one who scatters, yet increases the more and there is one who withholds what is more than just and yet it leads him to poverty... (Proverbs 11:24)

 

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayers... The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him and He makes His covenant known to them... (Psalm 34:15; Psalm 25:14)