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Fr. Of course im not relying ONLY on them, but there are loads of their works in abundance that we generally do come across.
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=11053.msg133583#msg133583 date=1300794925] Sorry, I am not sure what you mean? These are almost all in English. How do the Greeks have an advantage? You are Coptic. So surely it is important to spend time and e…
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=11053.msg133578#msg133578 date=1300791814] The commentaries of St John Chrysostom are not EO, the commentaries of St Cyril of Alexandria are not EO. The writings of all the Desert Fathers are not EO. The Confer…
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=11053.msg133576#msg133576 date=1300785633] Sorry, that's not true. Many of the commentaries are from our Fathers as well, and the issue is that many Copts do not bother seeking out our own Fathers. How many …
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There's no way you can grow spiritually as a Coptic Orthodox Christian without coming into contact with EO literature. Its impossible. Look at the Orthodox Bible (for example). In it, you will see the commentaries of the Church concerning each ch…
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Yes, exactly Jy... They really like us by the way. I admire how they excommunicate you just for going to protestant prayer groups. We should do that in our Church also. BIG SHAME!
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Come on geomike, I love the Coptic orthodox church very much!!! But look at the philokalia, art of prayer, etc. This is from the EO. I'm sure you love them too. I find Greek churches compelling and wonderful. I met this Greek priest with orthod…
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Fr Peter, Vassula was excommunicated from the Greek Orthodox church, which seems like a Godsend, but I still wish the Coptic Orthodox church to express her opinion officially about this lady. Coptic Christians may be unaware about her and still l…
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Fr Peter, Which Coptic Bishop addressed the issue of Vassula??
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I really didnt appreaciate ANY of her messages after seeing guitars in the Church.. and clapping.. Its awful.
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[quote author=MarchMadness link=topic=11053.msg133472#msg133472 date=1300738988] Looks like she was invited. No evidence of trespassing in the video. Why don't you take it up with the pope. [/quote] Well, this is what happened, and the reason why…
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It's even on YouTube. I will send you the links.
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=11053.msg133454#msg133454 date=1300722238] I wish that our Church had made a similar statement years ago, but as far as I can see only my own bishop has spoken out. [/quote] May i just ask which Bishop that wo…
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The most ironic thing is that she has tried so hard to unite the orthodox and catholics, and now she has been excommunicated from the EO and the Catholics don't like her at all.
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=11053.msg133446#msg133446 date=1300712016] Good news! As far as I can see my own bishop is the only Coptic bishop to have spoken out publically against this woman and her deception. [/quote] lol... everyone i…
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Thank you all so much for your wonderful and kind responses. I loved reading them. However, please do not be upset with me if I'm candid in expressing my feelings here: I'm beginning to find praying pointless. God has a mind of His own... why s…
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Hi Dz, Thanks.. that's very true. I can relate to the fact that Christ's peace is more real than anything that we can expect to receive from others - but, wouldn't you expect your prayers or your trust in God to be fruitful? This is about trustin…
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[quote author=anba bola link=topic=11016.msg133342#msg133342 date=1300482000] Zoxsasi, the thing is you don't know whats best for you, God does. God does what he knows is best, because you don't know what's best for you. If I get cancer and I ask …
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[quote author=Marenhos Epchois link=topic=11016.msg133339#msg133339 date=1300478690] ??? huh? [/quote] Have you ever lost trust in God to the point where you don't even bother praying anymore?
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[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=10935.msg133329#msg133329 date=1300475024] we are all in a spiritual battle, brother. try this little step (it works!): each day before reading any posts on tasbeha.org, go to the 'our faith' section and scroll down…
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When are you most likely to benefit or grow spiritually? Isn't it when you give time to God? If I don't give time, i'm not going to benefit, and fasting isn't going to help either.. is it? But, I don't know why, but i really don't feel like givin…
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Guys, Forgive me for saying this, but its how I feel. I really feel that fasting without prayer is pointless, on top of it, working hard and living in a rat-race is pretty difficult to do anything spiritually in that environment. I was praying mo…
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You know, on second thought, I think i've unfortunately misunderstood fasting. I think the fact that I'm even asking these questions shows a lack of understanding on fasting. I don't think its about finding loopholes in what u can eat, or what y…
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Personally, I am happy with the answer. I think the discussion diverged to alcohol consumption. Btw, is beer wrong during lent??
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I agree Geomike, I was never protestant before, but I really believe coming into the Coptic Orthodox Church isn't a small step. You are changing your religion (literally) because our view of salvation is totally different from Protestants. The sa…
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[quote author=MarchMadness link=topic=10988.msg133138#msg133138 date=1300284068] what i do for lent is personal, thanks :) but i assure you i'm giving up a lot more than "do not watch za TV". ok, was just curious. i can see how it can be controver…
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[quote author=Κηφᾶς link=topic=10977.msg133065#msg133065 date=1300207093] + Irini nem ehmot, Father bless! I'd be more than happy to tweet about your lectures, if you like Father. [/quote] :) hehe... I don't know, but I cannot help feel that Fr…
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=10977.msg133056#msg133056 date=1300193748] DeaconTube doesn't seem to have any sermons or lectures, and GodTube seems filled with Protestant videos. OrthodoxSermons seems to have died a death, likewise CopticHym…
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[quote author=John_S2000 link=topic=10973.msg133048#msg133048 date=1300189697] Acts 19, Paul at Ephesus 1 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples…
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[quote author=lightening link=topic=10973.msg132853#msg132853 date=1300060803] wow! these questions make me wonder if i should ever get near an orthodox church... i am really pleased that you guys are bringing to light what it really means to be ort…