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I know Clay, but the full context of the story was that St. Peter was instructed by Our Lord to go cast for fish and was foretold that their would be a coin in its mouth. The main point for having done this was that the amount would be given at the…
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The Story of Ruth. Amazing! Poetic, allegorical, prophetic, spiritually uplifting, and a flavor into true romance and obedience. Quite a humbling story.
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Only one sacrifice in a Canonical day. In your hypothetical situation it would not be possible. It is rare that there is Divine Liturgy in the early morning relative to the issues relating to abstinence through the day that is requireed. Incident…
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Thank God Romney is no longer in the Presidential Race. 'There would be a theosis of the Presidential Office and God'. I guess we would have to blame God every time there was a tax increase. Sorry, I just had to be funny.
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When Our Lord gave the Apostles the commandment at the end of the Gospels: "Go forth and baptize them in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit". This is a form of revelation, although not in the sensory inspired aspect as the Theophany at H…
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Step 1: Make the sign of the cross. Step 2: Say a prayer and ask for the Holy Presence and Inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Step 3: Allow Him to work in you as you begin to write or speak. In this spot do some reading and r…
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I did read your previous posts, and they prove my point. I have been there several times for various reasons. My presence is not to be an inspector. A lot of what you say is just far from the truth. It is being clouded by pride. I'm sure you ar…
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It's not important. My point is that there is a certain temper that is necessary for the diaconate. Our obligations are to the people and the priesthood. You show a lot of spunk, and that is good.
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No they did not. They have since closed down. There is a place on 39th st in NYC, called La Lame that does.
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I agree with everything you said. It is just my regard for a forum such as this that is exposed to the reach of the internet, that it is nice to bee inclusive of the correct titles for our hierachy. Not just from the respect factor, but the correc…
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Ophadece, You words are well taken. Minagir, I paid a trip to your parish in follow-up to your previous notations and it was far from your description. I hate to put into those terms. I don't want to go into specifics because that is not my pu…
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Thanks JG, It goes to show that the previous post (from Lost) did not read my full post. It's snowing in the Northeast. When is Spring. BTW "Lost": "Anba" does not mean 'Bishop'.
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minagir, I think you are bringing to light my previous points relative to service in the diaconate. There is an emphasis on the chants and everything else is to the side. I have had dialogue with you before and I am amazed that you make remarks w…
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Ophadece, The one percent you don't agree with me is the most important. Chanting can only be prayer when it is understood. The only thing I don't agree with you on is that hymns should be preceded by understanding of the words, and of the meaning…
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I would strongly recommend and advise that your initial undertakings should be through discipleship and mentoring to learn the chants and hymns. They are transformed from simple tunes to factual prayer when one understands what is being said. It b…
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Great comment Clay. I second it with an Amen!
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Safaa, The episcopal rank is broken up into the following: bishop, archbishop, metropolitan, patriarch, catholicos, and pope. The Secretary of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, is His Eminence, Metropolitan Bishoy. It is a specific t…
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I was being sarcastic. They're stupid. We usually use them to throw at each other in the restaurant.
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A lot of those 'wonderful' Chinese fortunes in the restaurants are taken from Confucius' sayings. I believe his proper Chinese name is: "Con-fu-tse".
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Incidentally, His Eminence [Bishoy], is a Metropolitan and not a Bishop. He is the Secretary of the Holy Synod, and one of the chief and eminent theologians of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
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Thanks for the link--Ti. It's a good starting point for any inquiry from our Roman Catholic brethren.
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Judaism has evolved to have the Star of David as its representation. Buddhist have the Buddha as their symbol. Confuscism utilizes the ying/yang. The great thing about Christianity is that there are so many designs for the Holy Cross. I collect …
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There are very specific aspects to salvation. Again, as was previously posted, refer to Pope Shenouda's book: "Salvation in the Orthodox Concept". The Coptic Orthodox Church has many detailed books on the various theological topics. No topic is …
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Let it rest. Move on. Don't make it into a soap opera. You can't make anyone change their feelings. Give her some breathing room.
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I would not put the love and reverence for His Holiness Pope Shenouda III by the faithful of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the same realm as that for Pope Benedict XVI by the RCC faithful. It is not a generalization that there is a "demi-god" statu…
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Safaa, your facts are well pointed and correct. Fr. Matta has gone to his repose and should be left to Judgment Day. My understanding was that there were bishops from the Holy Synod present at his funeral rite. I guess there was a certain reveren…
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There is no such gene. Science, in this case, is being used as an implement to somehow justify a sinful state. I think they should be concentrating on other genes to help mankind. Yet, another avenue to spend tax dollars for idiotic purpose. Que…
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In general they are hoaxes or psychological stretches. Even those that are true, are suspect. Even Satan has the authority to perform "miracles". Very very few, I suspect, are true miracles. I could not point to a specific, but it is a non-impor…
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Agreed.