St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church Podcast - Sermon

Fr. Andrew Iskander - Homily for the 1st Sunday of Thout. Christ is the way, and our spiritual lives progress through three stages: ignorance, good conscience, and wisdom — each calling us to recognize God's authority, act on our faith, and respond to others with compassion rather than judgment.Click the icon below to listen.

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Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim - Homily for the Sunday of Nasie. On the Sunday of Nasie, the church reflects on the end of the world, encouraging Christians to embrace life's tensions, which aim to produce virtue and holiness. The tensions, paradoxes, and restlessness within us are meant to lead us to greater faith, hope, and love. We are supported by the saints who come and aid us along the way.Click the icon below to listen.

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Fr. Andrew Iskander - Homily for the 4th Sunday of Mesori. Jesus warns us to expect hardships like war, persecution, and family conflict, so we aren't caught off guard spiritually. By following St. Paul's guidance—praying, helping others, and avoiding evil—we stay prepared and focused on the reality of Christ's return.Click the icon below to listen.

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Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim - Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Mesori. A reflection on the reading from 1 Pet. 2:18-21 regarding the call to voluntary submission, enduring grief, and suffering wrongfully for the sake of Christ. Through stories of the intercession of the Mother of God, St. Mary, we discover the support of the "cloud of witnesses" in our struggles.
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Fr. Andrew Iskander - Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Mesori. True satisfaction comes only from Christ, not worldly pursuits. Like St. Matthew, who left everything behind, we are called to recognize our restlessness and find lasting fulfillment in God alone.Click the icon below to listen.

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