There is no restriction, by tradition, or canon, for using a "hiten" at any time.
CIA took the aspect of the combined hitens from the Book of Psalmody.
How is asking a saint for prayers for: 'to ask the Lord for the forgiveness of our sins'?
Even…
I was thinking the same thing all day, myself.
I'm a big baseball fan. It was very tragic.
Life: totally unpredictable. In a moment, everything changes.
One can always feel that 'if I had just given a little more effort', or 'a little extra stre…
Yes.
Just because one finds it in the section for the feast does not mean that you cannot use it at any time.
There is a Doxology specific to the Two Apostles. It is labeled: 'to be used in the fast or at any time'.
Also in other Books of Psalmo…
He is quite down to earth. He is not at all lofty as presumptions are of him.
You will feel humbled around him, not because of his history and reputation, but rather because of his simplicity in everything.
Relax. He is human like you.
If you we…
I believe, at times, there were issues of frustration +/- corruption, +/- nepotism, +/- politics that would usher the incarnation of a new order in regard to fulfilling a need which had gone by the wayside.
I believe the aspect of orders in the RCC…
There are no orders in the Coptic Church, per se, as in the Roman Catholic identification.
What imikhail alludes to is more "systems" of administration and life discipline. It is not quite the full aspect
of "orders".
About the only definitive as…
It depnds on which University you are at, and what you hope to accomplish and learn?
Most schools will really not look at any "real" religious aspect.
Also, as with any historical courses, there will be tainting and bias relative to the professo…
St. Macarius is loaded with tourists (sorry to disagree) and even before the repose of Fr. Matta.
They have quite a visitors center (centre) that was constructed under the auspices of Fr. Matta.
They generally do not let anyone in during the fast, …
My Dear Father,
It just sounds terrible in all aspects of the constructs.
The translations--inadequate.
Singing--Middle Eastern with english words.
I don't have anything against the English Language or the English.
I just don't like it in the Lit…
I wouldn't quite say categorically: no.
Maybe not in the same manner and scope as the Latin Church, but the Coptic Church does have the month of Kiahk which is an Advent month. In the month, the Virgin Mary is a focus.
There are Fasts, which hav…
OTL,
God's Mercy is His Love, and His Love is His Mercy.
His Will is done through His Love, and His Love is carried out through His Will.
All of which He has for your brother.
I am particularly sensitive about your situation, his situation, and t…