Almost every day I am in contact with some dear soul who is distressed because life is not turning out as ...
Good News or Not? The Wrong Views [P1]
Posted by Fr. Peter Farrington|Good News or Not? The Wrong Views [P1]
Almost every day I am in contact with some dear soul who is distressed because life is not turning out as they want or expect, and at the root of their confusion is usually a false view of the Orthodo ...
| by Fr. Peter FarringtonThe Homosexual Person In Light Of The Orthodox Faith
Posted by Abbot Tryphon|The Homosexual Person In Light Of The Orthodox Faith
During my years as a priestmonk I have counseled many young men and women who were struggling with same-s ...
During my years as a priestmonk I have counseled many young men and women who were struggling with same-sex attraction, and trying to live chaste lives as Orthodox Christians. I have come to believe t ...
| by Abbot TryphonHoly Tradition | Not A Small “t”
Posted by Abbot Tryphon|Holy Tradition | Not A Small “t”
The Church's Holy Tradition is based on the traditions and teachings of the Early Church, not the small " ...
The Church's Holy Tradition is based on the traditions and teachings of the Early Church, not the small "t" traditions followed by today's protestants. The Church is the incarnation of the incarnated ...
| by Abbot TryphonIt’s My Opinion!
Posted by Fr. Peter Farrington|It’s My Opinion!
If I ask you what your favorite football team is then it hardly matters whether you say Manchester United ...
If I ask you what your favorite football team is then it hardly matters whether you say Manchester United or Arsenal, Uruguay or Portugal. You have the complete authority to say whatever team is your ...
| by Fr. Peter FarringtonA Coptic Publisher! Déjà Vu 33
Posted by Nader Hanna|A Coptic Publisher! Déjà Vu 33
Some thoughts on a thirty-three years of publishing as a Copt. Celebrating the relaunch of a much more so ...
Some thoughts on a thirty-three years of publishing as a Copt. Celebrating the relaunch of a much more sophisticated platform, Coptic News Network "COPTICNN" on August 1, 2020. I am thrilled we have b ...
| by Nader HannaEvangelism As A Lifestyle | Pride Commitment [Epic 4]
Posted by Fr. Peter Farrington|Evangelism As A Lifestyle | Pride Commitment [Epic 4]
It is because while we still think of ourselves we are not able to be of service to God and we will not b ...
It is because while we still think of ourselves we are not able to be of service to God and we will not be bearers of Good News. Becoming aware of the needs of others and responding to them is much of ...
| by Fr. Peter FarringtonThe Wedding At Cana
Posted by Fr. Peter Farrington|The Wedding At Cana
In my own prayers, I do not cease to bring my own needs and those of the people to God, but I also ask th ...
In my own prayers, I do not cease to bring my own needs and those of the people to God, but I also ask the Virgin Mary to pray for me and for all these people as well. May we ask the Virgin Mary to jo ...
| by Fr. Peter FarringtonEvangelism As A Lifestyle | Go Bear Good News [Epic 3]
Posted by Fr. Peter Farrington|Evangelism As A Lifestyle | Go Bear Good News [Epic 3]
It is that God has become man in the incarnation so that we might share in the life of the Holy Spirit in ...
It is that God has become man in the incarnation so that we might share in the life of the Holy Spirit in union with God. What I am resisting is the idea that without an experience of life in Christ w ...
| by Fr. Peter FarringtonPope Tawadros II Defends Western Coptic Orthodox Church
Posted by Nader Hanna|Pope Tawadros II Defends Western Coptic Orthodox Church
The Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Tawadros II said, has over the ages practiced versatility to answer past ...
The Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Tawadros II said, has over the ages practiced versatility to answer pastoral needs. Different congregations have different pastoral needs, the Pope said, and the Copti ...
| by Nader HannaHow Should Christians View The 2nd Commandment?
Posted by Wasim Shehata|How Should Christians View The 2nd Commandment?
The 2nd commandment is something numerous Christians, from varying denominations, wrestle with. Many disc ...
The 2nd commandment is something numerous Christians, from varying denominations, wrestle with. Many discuss this topic, where some are for the use of icons, and others against it. Most people that ar ...
| by Wasim Shehata