Jesus’ Testimony to John “I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John” (Luke 7:28) On this Sunday, the First Sunday of the blessed month of Thoout, the Church reads Luke 7:28-35. In this Gospel, Christ gives testimony to the crowds in response to the question John the Baptist had sent earlier: “Are…
Signs of the End of AgeThe Coming of the Son of Man “And they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” Today is the last Sunday of the Coptic Year, the short month of El-Nasi, and we read from Matthew 24:3-35. Like last Sunday’s reading in (Mark…
Signs of the End of the AgeEndurance in Tribulation “And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved” (Mark 13:13). As the end of the Coptic year approaches, the Church deliberately places before us readings that remind us that life on this earth is…
Blasphemy Against the Holy SpiritThe Unpardonable Sin “Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin” On this Sunday, the third Sunday of Mesore, the Church reads from Mark 3:22-35. This reading unfolds shortly after Christ had performed remarkable signs and wonders. While performing miracles, the Scribes and…
The Call of The SinnersThe Call of Levi “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance” On this Sunday, the Second Sunday of the blessed month of Mesore, the Church reads Luke 5:27-39. In this reading, Christ calls Levi (the tax collector) to follow Him. This Gospel does not recount a…
The Rejected HeirThe Parable of the Wicked Tenants “This is the heir. Let us kill him, so that the inheritance may be ours.” (Luke 20:14) As we enter the final two months of the Coptic year, Mesore and El-Nasi (The Little Month), the Church begins to draw our hearts and minds toward the Second Coming and the Day…
Jesus Raises LazarusI Am the Resurrection and the Life “Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” On this Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Epep, the Church reads from John 11:1-45, the account of Christ raising Lazarus from the dead, a passage rich in…
The Bread of Life for the FlockThe Lord Feeds the Five Thousands “And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing over them.” Today is the Third Sunday of the Blessed month of Epep, and on this blessed day the Church reads Luke 9:10-17. The passage…
Childlike HeartsThe Greatest in the Kingdom of Heavens“Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” On this blessed 2nd Sunday of Epep, the Church presents us with the Gospel from Matthew 18:1-9. In this passage, Jesus responds to a question posed by His disciples: “Who is greatest in the kingdom…
Apostles Sent to Serve“Behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.” On the First Sunday of the blessed month of Epep, the Church reads Luke 10:1-20. In this reading, Christ sends out seventy apostles, two by two, into the world to preach the good news, not only to the Jews but now to the…