What is the message of Ephesians 3:17-19?
I often wish I could go around with a "closed for renovations" sign around my neck. Imagine what that would entail? People have less expectations of any establishment that is "closed for renovation".
How can we maintain our spiritual zeal after Lent?
I am doing God a favour, or so I thought
What is my excuse? A Holy Week Meditation (Video).
A Spiritual Meditation spanning Palm Sunday to Good Friday. Video produced by CYC Can you imagine what it must have felt like on Palm Sunday and then witnessing Good Friday? Imagine being among the crowds when Jesus entered Jerusalem and then witnessing this
Why was the Samaritan woman drawing water at noon?
Because of me! Why was the Samaritan woman drawing water at noon? Because of ME. The Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus was ground-breaking. It was such a monumental event that the Church selected this Gospel reading as one of the 7
Why did Jonah the prophet run?
Hello friends, When we hear the word 'Prophet' our brains relate it to specific assumptions such as faith, obedience, loyalty. This is why Jonah's actions are so astonishing! Why did Jonah the prophet run? I probably would have done the
Why Does Time For Ourselves Evoke Guilty Feelings?
Saturday Morning might mean driving one child to a soccer practice, another to a birthday party, dropping off the dry clean, picking up the first child from soccer and the second one from swimming or was the second one at a
Practical ideas to help Christians minimize consumerism
My eyes sparkled as I examined this beautifully designed purse. I was still thinking about it when the liturgy started and felt guilty pangs for my lack of concentration during liturgy and for the reason of my lack of attention:
Do you doubt God’s love because your life is difficult?
Do you doubt God’s love because your life is difficult? Then I invite you to consider the life of the Virgin Mary! Before we begin, let me assure you that I agree with you: life is tough. In fact, I started
Eliminate your doubts about God’s grace and mercy!
I had found 4 “perfect” seashells, one pebble and an intense realization- and appreciation- of God’s mercy, acceptance and His longing for our salvation.
The Sound of silence – A Christmas Meditation
Blessed Coptic Christmas dear friends, I hope and pray that you are enjoying the first few days of 2021. My family and I are eagerly anticipating Christmas eve to celebrate the "reason for the season" as they say: the birth of