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Coptic Voice Radio is a Radio Show brought to you by the Coptic Diocese of Sydney and Affiliated Regions. Fr Shenouda Mansour is the regular host and features weekly guest speakers.
Biblical Books Of Prophecy. What are the Biblical Books of Prophecy? Are they divided? What are the significance to the bible . Gospel Reflection (Luke 10:1-20).
Virtue Of Love. What is it? Love is giving. Love is kind. Love is generous. Love is sacrifices. Today program filled in with different people on virtues of Love. There is many virtues. Gospel Reflection (Luke 6:27-38).
Faithful Servant. What is it to be a faithful server. A faithful man. A faithful woman, a faithful person in the community. How does the gospel see them and describe them in our Gospel Reflection (Matthew 12:22-37).
What is Faith. What does is mean to you. How do we walk and practice our faith. How do we practice our faith in work, family and community. Gospel Reflection (Luke 5:17-2)
Lord Teach Us To Pray. This asked by one of the disciples on how to pray. Teach me how to ask, Teach me how to pray. Why do we ask and miss. Gospel Reflectiond (Luke 11:1-13).
Holy Family Flight To Egypt. There is not much recorded to the scripture in regarding their Journey except from exit and entry. However there is a lot of historical recoded evidence to their presence in the Egypt. So let’s discuss in Gospel Reflection (Matthew 2: 13-23).
Pentecost The Renewal Of The Church. The Holy Spirit came down as tongues of Fire. They were very timid to start. However After they received the gift of the holy spirt. They were bold, strong and fearless. Gospel Reflection (John 15:26-16:15)
Being A Disciple Of Jesus. What it is to be a disciple of Jesus in today’s modern society in comparison with 2000 years ago? Jesus invites us just as he did with his disciples. Gospel Reflection (16:23-34)
Jesus The Way The Truth And Th Life. How is Jesus is the way? Jesus gives us Life Jesus the way to the father. Jesus speaks is the truth of Heaven. Gospel Reflection (John 14:1-11).
Mother’s Day Special. Mothers are special. She nurtured us. Looked after us. In her womb for 9 months. First person you see is your Mother. Gospel Reflection (John 12:35-50).
Jesus The Living Well. Jesus the living water. If I to drink the water he gives, will I be thirsty again. These are good questions. Gospel Reflection (John 4:1-42)
The Road To Emmaus. What happened on the road to Emmaus. Did Jesus meet them? Did they know who he ways until he broke bread and at with them. Gospel Reflection (John 6 35-45).
Doubting Thomas. We doubted in some part in our life. Due to financial strains, Due stress. Due to family, due to friends, due to examinations. Due to multiple things. Where is God in This? Gospel ReFlection (John 20:9-31)
The Resurrection Of Jesus. The empty tomb special 2026. Jesus walked out of his tomb and left it as empty tomb,, Join us. Gospel Reflection (John 20:1-18)
The Journey To The Special Week Of The Year 2026. What a special week it is with Fr, Shenouda. We’re starting the Holy Week. Great Good Friday. Special Week of the Year. Gospel Reflection (John 12 12-19)
The Journey To The Road On Baptismal Sunday. It’s a mark to tell every one that the following week is Palm Sunday. How important is it (Gospel Reflection (John 9 :1-42).
The Journey To Bethesda. When Jesus went to the pool of Bethesda, where a man laid there for 38 Years. A journey where Jesus will tell me take your bed and walk. Gospel Reflection (John 5 1-18).
The Woman At The Well. The dialogue that took place between the Samaritan women and Jesus. What do we know what conversation took place: Gospel Reflection (John 4:1-42)
The Journey Of Victory. Victory over sins. Victory over pride. victory our weaknesses, over our faults, over pride. The parable of the Prodigal Son. Who was the father? Who was the eldest son? Gospel Reflection: (Luke 15:11-32).
The Journey Of Grace. What is Grace? It’s the work of Holy Spirit in our life. In and during the great Lent. We’re praying, we’re fasting and allowing God to work inside us. Gospel Reflection (Matthew 4: 1-11)
The Journey Of Perfection. Jesus taught us this road of perfection. Of Prayer Fasting. Leading by example 40 days and 40 nights. It’s by grace of God. Changing of ourselves. Our life, our attitude. Gospel Reflection (Matthew 6:19-33).
The Journey Of Love. It’s a journey of sacrifice. Self denial. I love you I care for you. How a person gives a life of another. The Great Lent: 55 days of fasting and sacrifice. Gospel Reflection (Luke 2:21-39).
Do My Labour Matters. It does matter. As a mum or a dad, as a student. As a daughter as a son. Gospel Reflection (John 6:22-27)
St Anthony The Star Of The Desert. An Egyptian, the first monk in the world. He was a champion over the devils and demeans, reflection humility, prayer and fasting, Gospel Reflection (Luke 12:32-44)
Living The Faith. Two things come to mind. What Faith is? Gospel Reflection: (John 3:22-36).
Introduction Into The Catholic Epistle. The Word means Universal. The writers wrote to the church everywhere. The 7 Catholic Epiiste. Who were they. Gospel Reflection: (John 6:5-14).
Introduction To St. Paul’s Epistle. Who was St. Paul. Why is he significant. How many did he write? Gospel Reflection: (Luke 7:11-17).
The 4 Gospels On Jesus The Son Of God. 4 Gospels, each Gospel gives a different Perspective. Gospel Reflection (Matthew 12:22-28).
The Power Of The Word, is eternal, powerful and able to transform and is created. This is God’s Word and it never comes back empty. Also let’s get into Gospel Reflection (Luke 5:1-11).
Discipleship. What is meant to be a disciple of christ. It’s a call to follow Jesus. To understand his teachings and to participate in his mission. Gospel Reflection (Mark 2:1-12).
Dialogue – What it Teaches. The principal of dialogue is used for the whole world. It’s one of history. It’s a method of talking between countries. Today we going to understand Dialogue from a christian perspective and what it teaches. Gospel Reflection Luke 7 36-50.
Walking in the Path Of Jesus. What is meant by that? Is it to carry his cross? How can you be disciple? How to follow him. How to imitate Christ in our life’s. Gospel Reflection (Luke 19:1-10).
What Shall I Do To Inherit Eternal Life. What is internal life? Life after we depart from this world. How are we preparing for it. How do I prepare myself for heaven or the other outcome. Also tune to Gospel Reflection (Luke 10:21-28).
Coptic New Year Special 2025. They gave their Life and love for Jesus. They knew where they’re going. Gospel Reflection (Luke 7:28-35).
Who were the Martyrs? The early Christian church experienced intense a of persecution. The martyrdom a lot of its followers. That inspired a a lot of people The first was St. Stephen. St. Peter and St. Paul. Gospel Reflection (Mathew 24:3 34).
Icons And Iconstatis. Window To Heaven. Every icon tells a story. Within each icon there many words the describe and tell a story and expressed it’s more deeper than that. Gospel Reflection (Mark 13:3-37).
The Assumption Of St. Mary Body To Heaven. Coptic Church fasted over the last 15 days, in the memory of St. Mary Assumption. An event amongst all the churches Orthodox and catholic, acknowledge Gospel Reflection (Mark 3:22-35).
The 5 Wise Virgins. What are the facts on the five wise virgins? Let’s explain this parable. What is engaging with the mighty God. Life is short. And the doors will close if we don’t realise the avenue to go through. Gospel Reflection (Luke 5:23-39).
Who is St. Mary The Mother Of God. St. Mary is called theotokos. The Queen of Heaven. Our Lady, The Burning Bush.Gospel Reflection (Luke 20 9-19).
The Soul - The Bride Of Christ. How do we treat our souls. Do we treat it with respect, with kindness. Do we preset it with holy grace to our Jesus Christ. This what we need to discuss. Gospel Reflection (John 11: 1-45).
I am God’s Creation. God Made me, body, soul and spirit. What is the difference? Once you pass. Two things leave, soul. What do we need to treasure? Gospel Reflection (Luke 9:10-17).
My Identity - Who Am I? I am a child of God. I am identity a construct. We all identity as children, as parents. A Teacher. A Football player. Gospel Reflection (Matthew 18:1 ->).
Celebrating The Feast of The Apostles. Direct witness to life. Teaching us the faith, They were ordinary men, fishermen, tax collectors. They became true instruments to work hard for the establishment of our church, communities & faith. Their witness and offering their life. Gospel Reflection (Luke (10:1-30).
Model Of Repentance. The Church has a number of saints that built the model of repentance. Examples would be: St. Mary the Egyptian and St. Moses the Black. Jesus wants a repentant Heart. Gospel Reflection (Luke 1:26-38).
The Creed In Action A Framework Of My Faith in God. It helps us to understand our faith. The father, the son and the Holy Spirit. The resurrected Lord. Jesus incarnated into this world to illustrate and lead this.Gospel Reflection (Luke 6:27-35).
Celebrating 1700 Years Of Nicene Creed. 325 AD Nicene council met. We have a number of pre-recorded interviews to share with our listeners. Gospel Reflection: (Matthew 12: 22-37).
The Apostle’s Fast. Remembering Who were the Apostles? Do you where St. Thomas, St Peter & St. Mark went to?. What was it like to be given the spirit and language on Pentecost. That’s the whole spirit of Pentecost Gospel Reflection (Luke 5:17-26).
The Meaning Of Pentecost, The Feast of Pentecost. It’s the 50th day after Resurrection after Christ from the dead. t. Gospel Reflection (John 15:26-60).
Jesus Ascension To Heaven, in. The book of acts how the disciples saw how Jesus ascension to heaven. How do we raise our minds and our hearts. Matthew (2nd my:13-23).
The Gift Of The Church. We see the church as a mother. We see the church as one that gives life. We see the church supporter. We the church as community, We see the church the offers as one that offers it’s life for us. Gospel Reflection (John 14:1-11).
The Gift Of Sunday School. It’s Christian education for young children. Christian eduction. It’s meaningful and very beneficial through out the year. Gospel Reflection (John 12:35-50).
Building Blocks Of The Church. What are they? We have Sunday school. We have the Sacraments. We have the liturgy. We have bible study. It also communicate. So church is community. How to treat one another. Gospel Reflection (john 4:1-42).
Walking In Faith. St. Paul described it as a substance of things hopeful. Of things that we’ve seen. We believe that Jesus has risen from the dead. We have Gospel Reflection: (John 6:35-45).
Thomas Sunday - Confronting Doubt. We all have doubts in the course of our lives. We sometimes have doubts in our family or friends. How do you confront doubt. Jesus has shows that doubt when it comes it puts a challenge to face it. Gospel Reflection (John 20:19-31).
Love. What is Love? is it established by Culture? is there types of Love, is it Spiritual, there is a language of Love. Also Love is translated in your behavior to others. Gospel Reflection (Luke 8:4-15).
Identity, Who am I? what makes me who I am? it has a multiple construction. it has multiple identities, Gospel Reflection (Luke 7:11-17)
A Conversation: Loving People By Tolerance or By Acceptance. Loving People by Tolerance. We’re faced with real life issues. in our school, work. shopping centers. places of gathering. Love is acceptance. love is enjoying the other. we’re missing that. Gospel Reflection (Matthew: 12:22-28).
The Blessings Of Obedience. Starting with the Ten Commandments. The ability to walk with him. great blessings. if we do things. curses. The Blessings of Mum and Dad. so your days are long on Earth. There are a few segments to share. Gospel Reflection (Luke 5:1-11).
Jesus Wants To See Our Faith. Faith is important to us. it helps us to go through Life. difficult things like finance, relationships. Faith teaches us to forgive others, brothers. what does Jesus wants to see in you. Faith is important. example of the four men that car Gospel Reflection (Mark 1-1:12).
Forgive To Be Forgiven. Jesus gave us this wonderful principal. if you want to be forgiven by God you need to forgive your fellow man. The power of forgiveness is to let go. We were Gospel Reflection (Luke 7:36-50).
The Power Of The Cross. The Coptic Orthodox Church Patriciate of Alexandria, Sea of St. Mark, celebrates the feast of the cross. Sept of we honour it. what is so special. what is that was that vision in the sky. why do we teach our children how to do the sign of the cross. Does it reminds us of our salvation Gospel Reflection (Luke 14:25-35).
Blessed Eyes. your eyes are blessed when you don’t see the faults in others. your eyes are blessed when you don’t discriminate. you love your neighbor and family. it is so w you love your brother. Factors come in play when your actions that way. Gospel Reflection (Luke 10:21-28).
The Virtue Of Honesty. From a young age we’ve been educated and enforced in us to be honest. As we grow older we’re introduced to integrity, new forms of honesty. God always asked to be honest in all we do. Gospel Reflection (Luke 7:28-35).
The Coptic New Year – El Narouz 2024. The Church in Egypt went through a lot of tribulations. it’s a time of church renwal for the church. The first of tut. Gospel Reflection (Matthew 24:3-35).
Father’s Day Special. There are many that take father figures. they’re very important figure of the family structure. Who is my favorite Saint? Arespe Mentors considers fathers. they’re all very important in all aspects of growing up. Gospel Reflection (Mark 13:3-36).
The Jewels Of Patience. Patience is Jewel. How important that we take into perspective and understanding on patience. Gospel Reflection (Luke 21:12-19).
St. Mary The Intercessor. What does that term intercessor mean? what does your concern with me my hour had not come. she told the wedding servants what ever he tells you do it. Gospel Reflection (Luke 18:9-17)
St. Mary The Simple Dove. The Coptic Church recently started the St. Mary’s Fast. A lot of churches around the world started her revival. so join us. Gospel Reflection (Luke 20:9-19)
I am the Resurrection And The Life. It’s a statement that highlights to confirm that Lazarus were dead and buried and that Jesus is the only way. What Jesus did. why did he wait for 4 days? Sometimes we go through difficult times. Gospel Reflection (John 11: 1-45).
Life Of Sacrifice. it’s a word that’s seldom understood in society. Jesus gave his earthly life for us. can we learn something from us. Gospel Reflection (Luke 9:10-17).
Patience is a Virtue. Lets look at Virtues in general. Patience in focus. many difference and Gospel Reflection (Luke: 9:12-17).
Remembering The Apostles Labour. Focus on what they did after they received the holy spirit. Can we Gospel Reflection (Luke 27-38).
Pentecost The Power Of The Holy Spirit. What happened on Pentecost. The Birth of the Church. What actually happened? How does the holy spirit teach us? Learn about the work of God. Gospel Reflection (John 15:26) (John 16:15).
Jesus The Rock Of My Faith. Who is the rock of your faith or life. What is center of my life according to Jesus. (Gospel Reflection John 16:23-33)
The Father in me. How much am like like my father? they have a big impact on our life. Jesus said me and my father are one. how much more do we have godly character do we have in us. Gospel Reflection (John 14:1-11).
Love Never Fails. Why does it? we extend it to our children. Jesus taught us Love never fails. God is Love. what does it mean? Gospel Reflection (John 12:35-50)
Christ Gives Me New Life. Book of Lamentations reminder. The Lord mercies are renewed every morning. Christ gives me new life. Gospel Reflection John (4:1-42). it's the story of the smarten women and to give her new life. he also seeks a new conversations with us.
Faith can be built upon many things, but true faith is built upon love. Love for others and love for God. There are many that consolidate their faith based on miracles, and their own experiences, or scientific facts. This is not a solid foundation for faith, because, what happens when these miracles cease? What happens when these experiences go away? What happens when these scientific facts are disproved by someone? There is no faith afterwards. But a faith built solely on love for God is one that is unshakeable. There is nothing that can take this faith away because it has a deep connection, not just a surface level one. We will delve further into how to develop a good foundation for your faith in this week’s program, the journey of faith.
Thomas Sunday, in all traditions of Christianity, is celebrated the Sunday after Resurrection Sunday. All the disciples had witnessed and seen the resurrected Lord, except for the disciple Thomas, saying, “I will not believe unless I see Him, and touch His wounds.” Thus, when Christ visited the disciples again, Thomas came up to Him and believed after seeing. Accordingly, Christ says, “Blessed are those who believe without seeing.” So, in a way, Thomas allowed us to all receive a blessing.
Fortunately, Mother’s Day also falls on this Sunday! We celebrate and are grateful for all the many things that our mothers do for us, as well as what they have done for us. Today is a day where we mark the importance of realising all the amazing things that our mothers do, and even just a thank you can brighten her day a little. Happy Mothers’ Day to all mothers, and to the mothers that listen to our program. May the Lord bless you all abundantly.
The Resurrection of Our Lord from the Tomb is a feast that holds profound meaning to all who celebrate it. This joyful season continues for the next 50 days; we do not fast on Wednesdays and Fridays, the Church’s curtains are changed to white, and all the hymns are changed to their joyful tunes instead of the mournful tunes we are used to during Lent. A hymn commonly chanted in the church; “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.” Let us all rise with Christ, in celebrating His resurrection and enjoy this period of joy in the Church.
“Hosanna to the Son of David! This is the King of Israel! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” Is what everyone was shouting and praising when Christ entered into Jerusalem with a donkey. Yet, only a few days later, they were instead shouting, “Crucify Him!” You people of Jerusalem! You did not know who He was when He entered your city. You looked at what everyone else was doing, and simply copied them.
Today marks the start of passion week. After all the celebrations for Palm Sunday, the curtains and decorations of the Church are all changed to black, signifying, not Christ’s passion, but rather, our sins, as we hear in the fraction to the Son in the divine liturgy: “Be sorrowful, oh my soul, for the sins that have caused the suffering of your compassionate redeemer.” Let us ask Christ to bless us, to open our eyes to see and know Him, and complete for us this Holy week of Pascha so we can experience the Joy of His resurrection.
When in darkness, we cannot see. If we want to be able to see in darkness, it’s simple; we need light. We can refer back to 1 John 1:5-7 – “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” – Jesus opens our eyes to see the truth. To see and believe that we are saved from our sins. Christ opened a man’s eyes so that he can see, let us pray that He likewise, opens our eyes to the truth.
Rise, take up your bed and walk. The man who was lame for 38 years was finally able to walk after an encounter with Christ. The weeks of lent are structured in such a beautiful way; we can see the many different ways that Christ seeks His beloved people. The Second week; the prodigal son. He came to his senses through his own conscience, and decided to go back to his father – A person who is able to get closer to Christ, but is held back by sin and desires. Third week; the Samaritan woman. Christ went to have an encounter with her, offering her the life-giving water – a person who is ignorant to the message of Christ and therefore, cannot reach him. And this week, we can see the encounter Christ has with the Lame man.. He goes to Him – A person who wishes to come closer to Christ, who’s salvation is right next to him, but his body is unable to do anything. This is when Christ comes and helps out those. Let us pray that we are all like this man, always seeking Christ, even at our lowest points.
The Annunciation. This is the day where the Angel Gabriel came and visited the Pure St Mary to tell her about God’s plan in bringing His Son into the world. The perfect plan of God was fulfilled through the obedience of St Mary, and we can learn from her willingness to accept God’s plan. Her ability to say yes without questioning how it is possible can be a great lesson for us. Now, St Mary did question, but she asked how this will happen, rather than asking if this will happen. Quoting the words of the Angel who visited her, “With God, all is possible,” we can see that if God wills something to happen, it will. This is further discussed on this week’s podcast for Coptic Voice Radio.
The Love Of The Father. God is our Father who is in the Heavens. When we look at our Fathers here on Earth, we can see their immense love for us. If this is the case, how much greater is God’s Love for His children on Earth? Psalm 26 says, “For when my Father and my Mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me.” Even if our earthly parents leave us, we can be assured that God the Father will not leave us. When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we begin with ‘Our Father who art in Heaven’. We refer to Him as the Father in many instances in prayer, and this is clearly for a reason. We will look further into God being Our Father in this week’s podcast for Coptic Voice Radio.
Carrying the Cross. Christ had carried the Cross on His way to be crucified, but His body was unable to push any further. After falling 3 times, comes Simon of Cyrene to carry the Cross for Him. If you were Simon in this situation, would you consider carrying the cross of Jesus a blessing or a burden? When carrying the cross for others, we need to remember Simon of Cyrene who carried the Cross for Christ, and do likewise to all of our brethren, as though they are Christ Himself. This week includes a live reflection with Dima, and a Gospel reading of Matthew 4:1-11.
Treasure is something that is very important to us. We hide it in a secure place, and do not let anyone know where it is. The treasures in the life of the one that is seeking Our Lord, is His Kingdom. His Kingdom is very precious and invaluable; something that is beyond our scope of imagination. Instead of preserving the “precious” things on Earth, we need to focus on keeping our treasures in heaven, as Christ says, “for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” This week’s gospel reading is from Matthew 6:19-33.
Getting ready. We do it when we’re going on a trip, going to someone’s house, even when just going out with family or friends. If we do this with people here on earth, how much more should we be doing this with our father in heaven? Getting ready for Him? This Lent, we need to prepare ourselves to enjoy this period with Our Lord. With a gospel of Matthew 6:1-18, we will delve further into this topic.
Jesus Calls Zaccheaus – Come Down! We all desire to see Jesus, and Jesus will see us and tell us to come down. On Thursday this week we also celebrated Jonah’s Passover. This week’s program has a bit of both, about both Zacchaeus and Jonah. The Gospel this week is Luke 19:1-10 with reflections.
Return to God. God wants our hearts. He wants our repentance. We have many segments for this week to tell us about returning to God. How do we return to God? What are the steps? What is the right way? Our Goal is to be with God. We have a live reflection from Dr. Dima about the theme for this topic, alongside a reading and contemplations on the gospel of John 6:27-46.
Joy In Service. How can we find Joy in service? What is service in the first place? This weeks topic uncovers the true, christian meaning of service for Christ and the Church. Many, many segments this week, inlcuding a reflection with Dr. Dima, and a gospel reading of John 6:5-14 with gospel reflections.
Spiritual Fulfilment. What does it mean to be spiritually full? How can we be spiritually full? In this week's episode on Coptic Voice Radio, we take a closer look at what the meaning of spiritual fulfilment is, how to achieve spiritual fulfilment and how one can maintain their spiritual fulfillment. Includes a live reflection on this topic, as well as a Gospel of John 6:22-27, with reflections.
Holy Zeal. What is Zeal? We know of zeal to be a great passion about something, but what about in a spiritual sense? How can we have zeal for God? How can we be passionate about our relationship with the Lord? Is there a difference between knowing of God, and knowing God? This will all be uncovered in our program on the Holy Zeal, with a gospel passage of John 9:1-38, with reflections, as well as a live reflection with Dr. Dima on the theme.
Exalting Christ. What does it mean when we exalt Christ? How can we exalt Christ? How can we praise him for all the good things he does? Our Gospel is John 3:22-36, with reflections from different speakers, including a live reflection with Dr. Dima and Fr Shenouda.
Behold the Lamb Of God. Who is the Lamb of God? What does a lamb symbolise? This week's program focuses on the lamb of God. Today is the Feast of the epiphany, meaning the revelation, as this is also the day where the three persons of the Trinity were revealed to the world. The Gospel this week is John 1:31-51 with reflections included.
Escaping from Danger. What does it mean to escape from danger? Or in other words, how can we escape from sin, in seeing that danger is sin? In this podcast, we talk about what it means to escape from danger, as well as what the Bible says about this. Matthew 2:13-23 is the gospel with gospel reflections.
Coptic Christmas Special. We wish those who celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January, according to the Julian Calendar, a Merry Christmas. We have many segments about Christmas, inlcuding segments from the congregation of the church, talking about the meaning of christmas, as well as a live reflection with Father Shenouda. Matthew 2:1-12 is the gospel reading and gospel reflections will be about this passage.
New Year's Special: 2024. Wishing everyone a happy new year. Are you excited for the new year? Do you have your new year's resolution planned? Enjoy this speical recording, with many many segments to end off the year. Luke 1:57-80 is our Gospel, with reflections from our speakers, including a live reflection with Father. Happy New Year!
My Soul Magnifies the Lord. What does this mean? How can we magnify the Lord, following in St. Mary's example? This podcast uncovers this topic with a number of segments from speakers, including a live reflection on the concept of 'My Soul Magnifies the Lord'. Luke 9:39-56 is the Gospel for this week with reflections.
The Power of The Altar. When we put all our concerns on the altar, we rely on God's trust. Asking people to pray for you can be very powerful as we put our problems before the Almighty. The angel of oblation takes everything to the Lord God. As said in Jeremiah 33:3, "Call on me and I will listen." God's power is reflected through the altar. The Gospel is on Luke 1:26-38, accompanied with a variety of reflections from speakers.
The Blessings in Our Lives. What is a blessing? What are the Blessings in our Lives? How does God Bless us with what we need? What are the blessings of God? John 6:5-14 is the Gospel, accompanied with a live reflection from Dima.
With God All Things are Possible. Jesus says, with God, all things are possible. God teaches us to have a bold mind, and a positive mind. When we put everything in his hands, we can be assured. What does it mean when we say with God nothing is possible? Live Gospel Reflection with Dima (Mark 10:17-31).
Fellowship With Christ. We all love fellowship. What is Fellowship with Jesus. we all love gathering, what is meant to have community life with God. Faith community, Bird peck in book of proverbs. What does it mean to drop everything and follow jesus guest Dr. Deema Gospel Reflection (Luke 4:25-35).
The Soil Of Your Heart. Jesus gives us an understanding of the State of heart. How can I make my spirit stronger? How to grow deeper with God. Gospel Reflection .
Spiritual Farmers. The Seed on good soil. Stands with the people of good heart. How do you saw a seed to God? In what way is God a Farmer, How can we become a spiritual Farmer? An interview with our Guest Deema,Gospel Reflection (Luke 8:4-15).
The Widow’s Tears. When the lord saw her…. Self Control. What does wearing mean in the Bible. God is the kind of God that….. Dr. Deema out Guest with Fr. Shenouda talking about the Widows Tears. Gospel Reflection (Luke 7:11-17).
The Blessing Of Prayer. A gift Is to hear and answer and respond to prayers. 5 Loafs & two fish. Teaching Children how to pray. How do love to pray. Why do we pray in secret? How do we connect to others. What is the power of praying together. Why does God answer some prayer and not others. Gospel Reflection (Luke 9:12-17)
The Love Of Family. What is it? Looking at our own family at home and extended ones. Why is so important. A Listening ear, compassion, empathy. Lord behold who you love is sick. Why is import to be close. How to show love to mum. How to serve family Gospel Reflection (John 11:1-45).
Do Your Best & God Will do The Best. So They all ate and they were filled. What do the five loafs and two fish symbolise. How to leave everything in God’s Hands. A poem. What virtues do we learn from feeding the 5000,How do you trust God in difficult times. Gospel Reflection (Luke 9:10-17).
Humility In The Service. Road to the world. Things that cause people to Stumble. Teaching children how to How not to get a big ego. Humility in Service. What does it mean to cause others to stumble (Mathew 18:1-19).
The Joy Of Service. What ever city you enter. What is service, what is joy of service? How can I service God. What is the Power of Service. Freedom to service mean. Gospel Reflection (Luke 10:1-20).
Do Not Judge. Forgive and forget. What does that mean? Lest you judge. How to teach children how to respect people. What does God mean when do not judge. How can I be patient with others. Gospel Reflection (Luke 6:27-38).
Divided Homes Cannot Stand. He who is not with me is against me. He who doesn't gather with me. zHow do we avoid a divided home? How to accept others. What are the causes of division among people. What is unity? Gospel Reflection (Mathew 12:22-37)
Helping My Community. How do I serve my community, if you then being evil knowing. Teaching my children how to server others with love. Why do I need friends? What do girls my age think? How can I be friends. Friendship in High School. Gospel Reflection (Luke 11:1-13).
The Work Of The Holy Spirit. However the sprit of truth will come, it guide to the whole truth. He will tell you of things to come.How to be gentle with others? How to listen to the Holy Spirit. `how does the Holy Spirit transform us. What is the work of the Holy Spirit while preaching? What is the true meaning of Pentecost. How does it speak to us? Gospel Reflection I (John 15:26- 16:15).
Jesus Christ Has Overcome The World. Till now you’ve asked nothing in my name. Teaching children how to spend time with God.How to accept support? What is God’s promise for hard times. How to keep faith when it looks impossible? How can I help my mom. How to overcome challenges. Gospel Reflection (John 16:23-33).
The Way, The Truth & The Life. Who follows me. Live life of abundance. Do you not believe `. Teach the little one to be generous to others. How to follow Jesus way of life. How to honour Jesus way of life Gospel Reflection (John 14:1-11).
Mother’s Day. Happy Mothers day to all our listeners and mothers out there. Teaching my children how to love their mothers. How do I follow the lord Jesus. How to express our appreciation to our Mothers? How do we live and honour Our Mothers Gospel Reflection (John 12:35-50).
Christ The Living Water, He who believes in me. What can we learn from the women at the we’l. What did Jesus tell the women? What is the river of live. How can be like the smarten women. Gospel Reflection (John 4:1-42).
Heavenly Bread. A Bird’s Pen in the book of Proverbs. Why is Jesus the bread of Life. How can I believe in Jesus? What is the will of my father?? What is holy communion? How do we know if we’re drawn to the father? Why is Jesus is the prince of peace? Explain the Bread of Life. Gospel Reflection (John 6:35-45).
Thomas Sunday, A Disciple doubted and we all have that. In memory. How to comfort my friends when they are scared. To learn to not Doubt. How to encourage trust. Thomas Sunday and what exactly happened. The women who visited the tomb. Blessed who have (John 20:19-31).
Resurrection 2023. They said unto her: Women why. ….because they have taken away my Lord and I don’t know not where they have laid him. The Joy of resurrection. What happened on the day of the resurrection. Gospel Reflection (John 20:1-18).
Palm Sunday. Say to daughter Zion: Teaching my little one on Plan Sunday. Why use palm tree leaf. What does it symbolises. (John 12:12-19).
What I See Reflects On Me.For Judgement I’ve come into this world.. Self control. What can I do to open my spiritual eyes. How do I renew my spirit Gospel Reflection (John 9:1-38).
Healing Of The Sick. Teaching my little ones to visit the sick. What does the sabbath day represent? Why is it important to have faith inGod? Does God listen to our prayers? Rise, take your bed and walk. Gospel Reflection (John 5:1-18).
Forgive & Forget. Forgiveness and Forgiving. I will arise and will go to my father and say `I ‘ve sinned. Teaching my children how to forgiving. The Gospel Reflection (Luke 15:11-32).
Who Is Your Master. Seek the kingdom of God and his rightsouness. Choosing God as a Master. No one can serve two masters. Serving the needy. The struggle during the fast Gospel Reflection (Matthew 6:19-33).
Preparing The Journey With Christ. Teaching my Children how to pray? How to prepare my journey with Christ? How to prepare for the day? How do we fast? A Poem. A Segment how to prepare my mind to seek God. Lead us not into temptation. How do I except Jesus in my Heart. Gospel Reflection (Matthew 6:1-18).
St. Paul The Hermit. How to be just like him. How to imitate St. Paul? the Hermit. Teaching others to forgive others. How he received half a pie of bread every day. Gospel Reflection (John 6:22-27).
Praying From The Depths of Our Hearts. Upcoming Fast on Jona. Neither this man or his parents have sinned, but the grace of God should be revield to him. Gospel Reflection: (John 9:1-38).
Grace Upon Grace. It’s impact on our lives. Teaching my children about Grace, Living with Grace. The Story of Samuel as a boy. The Grace in the life of St. Anthony. Grace in a women’s life. The Holy Spirit is a gift. Gospel Reflection (John 3:22-36).
Listening & Obeying. Teaching our children how to listen. What does it mean to listen to mum and dad. How to listen to my friends. What’s the difference. Hearing God’s Voice. How do you recognise God’s voice Gospel Reflection (Luke 11:27-36).
Trust. How do we maintain it in our lives. How to show that we’re show worthy. How can I trust my parents. The value of trust. How we trust in God. Why trust is important in our lives. How to develop trust. Trusting family for moral support. Gospel Reflection (Matthew 2:13-23).
Orthodox Christmas. Teaching my Children How to Trust? Trust the Lord with all your heart. How can I trust my parents. The Value of Trust. How to develop trust. Trusting family for Moral support. Gospel Reflection (Mathew 2:13-23).
The New Year 2023. To Welcome us to the New Year 2023. Teaching my Children how to set a target for the year. How to renew yourself for the year. Reflection of the New Year. Bless the crown of the new year. A new year a new page. Starting the New year with your family. Gospel Reflection (Luke 1:57-80).
The Visitation. Teaching Children How important is visitation to others. Lord I need you to visit me. Why is visiting others important. Visitation of the angel Gabriel Visit to Mary. A poem Gospel Reflection (Luke 1:39-56).
Let It Be According to Your Will. The Angel said unto her`; Fear not Merry….” Lord show me your will. How can we fulfil God’s will.God’s Gospel Reflection (Luke 1:26-38)
Joy Of Humanity. Rejoice in the lord always. Teaching our little ones to be joyful. Rejoice because your names are written in heaven, The joy of repentance. Fill your heart with joy, How can we spread joy to others. what is joy vs happiness. Gospel Reflection: (Luke 1: 1-25)
Treasures In Heaven, We may have many things in our name, a car, money in the bank, a house. A suburb in our name. Do we spend any energy to have treasure in heaven. My love towards family, society. Community. Can you lay a treasure in heaven? Gospel Reflection (Mark 10:17-31).
Salt Without Taste is Worthless. Teaching children how to be salt. Why was salt so precious. What does God mean when he says be Salt. How to be a leader and not a follower at school. A poem. Whoever bear your Cross and come follow me. Gospel Reflection (Luke 14:25-35)
The Good Soil. What are the righteous seeds? Teaching children how to keep a pure soil. What is the good spiritual soil? How to saw a seed to God? What does it mean to saw a seed in your heart? What is to saw a seed into someone? What is the soil in your heart? `Gospel Reflection (Mathew 13:9).
Sowing Seeds. When God plants a seed in your heart. Why is teaching my Children how to spread God’s important? in what way is a God like a farmer. what is the good and bad soil represent and symbolise. poem on sewing seeds. Gospel Reflection (Luke 8:4-15).
Empathy. What is empathy? How we practise empathy in our life? Teaching my children way to show empathy. How to say sorry to show it. How to show it. Gospel Reflection (Luke 7:11-17).
A House Against Itself Cannot Stand. Every Home,, every faith community that is divided can’t stand. , if any city or a community that divided: How does our God guide our steps? How do we love our Brother. How do you love your God with all our hearts. How can I follow God every day. How does your relation with God change you as a person. Gospel Reflection: Matthew 12:22-29).
At Your Word. Book of Genesis. Let there be light. God’s word never fails. at your word heal… we ‘re always asking at your word do something Lord. How to we live at your word. How do we connect with the word of God? what can it do for us. Gospel Reflection (Luke 5:1-11).
Friendship. Who is your true friend? he always next to me and supported me. gave me confidance.Teaching my children how to chose their friend? why they are important. why is friendship is important in Christianity. what are the quality of a good friend? Gospel Reflection (Mark 2:1-12).
Repentant Life. How to live a repentant life, How do we repent. How do we ask for forgiveness. what Why repentance is important? How to repent. How to show God we love him. How can we say sorry. Poem on repentance. How do we apologise. example of Gospel Reflection (Luke 7:36-50).
I Must Stay At Your House. Jesus meeting Zaikais. Teaching others how to invite others into our house. Gospel Reflection (Luke 19:1-10)
The Golden Rule, From the Christian Perspective. the one verse Luke 10 27… you should love the lord your God from all your soul and you should love your neighbour as yourself. How can I live in a society of many. How do I give my love to God every day. How the Golden Rule affects us Gospel Reflection (Luke 10:21-28).
God’s Desire. Non other than to do the will of God. is that we follow the christ. What is the purpose other than to do the will of God. Teaching my children to know god’s Will. What does God want from us. How can I obey God. How. Deny yourself in the lord. Gospel Reflection (Luke 7:28-35).
Coptic New Year 2022. 11 September every year. remember the martyrs of the church. who witnessed Christ. Prior to 451AD There were no dominations. Teaching my Children how to be faithful. Example of martyrs who didn’t deny their faith. The Traditions of the coptic new year.Gospel Reflection .Why do they have a strong faith. remember who rule over you.
He Gives Strength To The Weary & Increases The Power Of The Weak. Are you going through difficult times. obey my commandments and I be you strength. Teaching our Children how to be strength. How to be strong with God. How does God do it? gives strength to the weak. Earth and Heaven will pass away but my words shall not pass. Gospel Reflection (Matthew 24:3-35).
Redeeming Time Because the Days are evil. our Context, we’re busy with our lives. work, live. we’re too busy from our spiritual lives. we’ve busy with too many things. we don’t think about our lives. we battle selfishness and greed. There is time for everything. teaching our little ones the value of time. How do you wait on our God Perfect timing. Gospel Reflection (Mark 13:3-37).
Saint Mary. in the Orthodox concept is the mother God. The theotox. Living the life of spirituality. What can we learn from her. Live our life. What a blessed woman. she gave birth to our beloved Jesus Christ. Why did she keep things in her hear. 5 interesting things about St. Mary. What can we learn from St. Mary. Gospel Reflection (Mark 3:22-35).
Fruitful Service. What is service? Service is not owning a service club, art gallery. How do you serve your parents. your children. all of this is service. at your home. service the people that you love and love you. Fruitful service if giving so others can succeed.How much can we do. What is a Fruitful live. no branch can bear fruit by itself. teaching little ones to serve. why is service important in the bible and why service others. what is the reward? I am fine and you’re the branches Gospel Reflection (John 15 5).
God Called Us To Holy Family Living. We don’t realise our calling until you are in the situation, in religious or non religious. Living in a family community. What is meant by God called us to Holy Family Living. How can he be in the centre of our family village. He is the source of our life, energy, values. Godliness in the family that we serve. This Sickness will not end in death. Gospel Reflection (John 11:1-45).
The Virtue Of Humility. What are the main aspects of Humility? The attitude. God read the heart and mind. People are able to scan the heart and mind. God can do that and that you need God and people have the ability to learn. Christi was the teacher of humility, How to stay humble? Teaching my children how to be humble? How to be forgiving? is it really a virtue? the mother of all virtue? Gospel Reflection (Luke 9: 10-17).
Thrones of Pride. is Pride a disease? can it destroys relationship between two people: husband & wife. son and daughter and between famillies. Dangers on pride. who then is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven. Why can pride be self destructing?. Zeal vs Pride. How can I not be rude to my friends? a Poem on pride. How to avoid having a big ego. how is it a negative force. Pride is the root of all sin. unless you Gospel Reflection (Mathew 18:1-9)
The Voice Of God. The Hebrew Bible is full of the voice of God. How does it relate to your life. The voice always speaks in soft tone. He who has ears to hear let him hear. How to know if God has heard your prayer? How to offer help to others? How do you know that God is speaking to you? What does it mean that you have two ears? We have Virtues Part 2. A Poem? Gospel Reflection (Luke 10: 1-20).
Love Never Fails. This is a big topic in the minds of people. What ever you do, it never goes away. God word never fails. We’re looking at many examples in this episode. Love your enemies, don’t condemn Teaching your children how to love God. How can i put my trust in God? How can I show love to brother and sister & family. How to be merciful. How I can love and be patience. Gospel Reflection (Luke 6 27-38).
Life of Faith. Jesus held the man. How we live life of faith. it’s different from everyone. Do I live my life of faith with him. However it’s actually believing in life with Jesus. The tree is recognised from it’s fruit. Teaching children not to judge others. How important is your faith. The story of David and Gliaiath. What about the mustard seed. How do you show faith. (Mathew 12:22-37).
The Power Of Forgiveness. God has the power to forgive Sins. Can human forgive. Gospel Reflection ( Luke 5): 17-26). A virtue to forgive. Teaching to forgive. What is the life of repentance. The value of forgiving others. Friends, your sins are forgiven. What did Jesus say about forgiveness. A Poem on forgiveness.
The Power of The Holy Spirit. The power came on the day of Penticost. The birth of the church Treasures of the fathers. Grant me a wining spirit to sustain me. What is the fruit of the holy spirit? The Peace of the holy Spirit. The Holy spirit in many blessings. Gospel Reflection (John 15:26 - John 16:15).
Ascending The Heart and Mind with Christ. Teaching the children how to be humble. How to pray for the sick? How to be happy. the complete joy, The joy of waiting. How to be nice? How to support my friends? Don’t leave Jerusalem, but wait. What is the Holy Spirit. The righteous Gospel Reflection (John 16:23-33).
Christ is The Way. How can we know the way? How is Christ is the way? How do we worship? How do you trust Gods' timing? How do I love others? How can I obey my parents? What does it mean to stay close to God and follow his way? How can I be generous to others? I am the way the truth and the light. (John 14) How can I stay in God's word? How can I trust in God's way?
Let Light Shine Out Of Darkness. When resurrection happens! when the sun comes up. we always wanted to find out when is the light going to shine from this problem. when is it going to be good again. do you light a candle in hope. why is a wonderful example of life. why is it always a reminder that light always shine from darkness. Walk while you have the light. Teaching our children to follow instruction. How do you obey the ten commandments. How do we God before everything. Gospel Refection (John 12:35-50).
Looking After Children’s Needs. Can it be done any better? Lets after children’s need in many aspects of life. With Children we only have one shot at it in respect to raising and teaching him the strings with food, clothing & shelter with guest speaker: Dr. Evit Ishak from the oneness charity, A poem on God’s children. Gospel Reflection ( Proverbs 22:6).
Thomas Sunday. Thomas and his doubts. Looking at the sunday after the resurrection to be called Thomas Sunday. when Thomas had the doubt his hands where the wounds are for Christ. The Doubts that happens and presents a lack of faith. Jesus the good Shepard. Please lord help me to believe. How to assist friends when they are scared. How to pray all the time. Gospel Reflection (John 20:19-31).
The Resurrection. Many of the Orthodox Churches celebrates Easter by saying:Christos Anesti (Χριστός Ανέστη). Christ rose himself from the dead. He gave us hope and to belief in him. indeed he is risen. Gospel Reflection (John 20:1-18).
Palm Sunday. Jesus comes to Jerusalem as king. `Palm Sunday has many lessons. As a king rides on a donkey in humility. He came to us to learn from him. To allow him to teach us to learn humility. Sewing seeds on the joy of Palm Sunday. Why did Jesus ride on a donkey. Why did they use palm leaves. Hosanna. Gospel Reflection (John 12 12-19).
God Give Me Inner Eyes To See You. How can God come in to the heart and make you see the aspect of true aspect and open your eyes and hearts. just like the darkness and sun come from no where to brighten up this aspect of our lives. Sewing seeds how to trust God. How to trust others? How can we be friends with each others. How to teach Children emphathy?
Jesus Christ: Teaching Us How To Support The Sick. A man who is sick for 38 years. An inside into How did Jesus Christ know that the man was sick from a long time. How merciful and kind our God is. Why is it important to have faith in God. Why did Jesus heal the man? I want God to be my friend. What does the Sabbath day represent? What does the poem represent? What does 38 represent? Gospel Reflection (John 5:1-18).
The Samaritan Women. it reminds of. Have we progressed in our prayers? The prayer of a repentant heart. The Samaritan women and the empty jar. Birds peck in the book of proverbs. Who are the samaritans. Why did Jesus need to go to smaria? A Poem on the smaritan women. When God call and knocks on my door, what will you do? How can I be a good person. The Philosophy of the living water. Why is important for me to say please? Lord give me this water. Gospel Reflection (John 4: 1-44).
The Prodigal Son, This brother of yours was dead and now he’s alive. he was lost and now he’s found. How to repent? Teaching how to repent and to forgive. Why did he get angry when his brother came home? Teaching us about forgiveness. Example from the bible about forgiveness. Was the father fair to the prodigal son? What made the prodigal son return home? Gospel Reflection (Luke: 15:11-32).
Temptation Sunday. Why do the universal church calls it Temptation Sunday. Jesus went into the desert and shares with us three different temptations. How to control temptation? How not to fall into temptation. How to control it. what are the three lustst? Why did Satin try to tempt Jesus and try temptation. How did Jesus resist temptation. Daniel and the three brothers. How Gospel Reflection (Mathew 4:4-11). How to support your family during that week.
Treasures of Heaven. What are they? MY Relationship with God. Treasure of my relationship with my family. Living the life of righteousness. do you love your family. Do I conduct a life of prayer. For a way of treasure in your heart. Teaching our children the treasures in heaven, How do we approach fasting during school hours? What is fasting? fasting of the tongue. Gospel Reflection (Mathew 6 19-33).
A Brief Understanding Of Pre-Lent - What do you mean? Baby steps. teaching my children about fasting. How to fast your tongue, How do Christians prepare for fasting. What is fasting? Why we don’t eat fish in the great lent? Poem on Lent. How did Elijah fast. The philosophy of fasting. Why 55 days? What are examples of fasting? How to encourage my family to fasting? Gospel Reflection (Mathew 6:1-18). How to become sons and daughters of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Tears Of Repentance. As for the fasting and prayer, as access to the heart and soul. Last weeks Podcasts on Jonah has a big effect. How can you prepare for Lent. How can this week’s segment help you in repentance. How can you saw the seeds in your Children. A Poem on Repentance, How can you start on Repentance. What is the difference of Repentance and Confession. Gospel Reflection on (John 6:26-46).
Jonah. Found in the Hebrew Bible who ran away from God. Where is Nineveh today? in Iraq encircled by the modern city of Mosul, When God calls, do you respond? How does God calls you? How did he survive the fish? Segment on Prayer on heart, of Jonah, Lesson on Obedience. listening. don’t judge people. Can you hide from God. all God’s plans are successful. Why was Jonah sent to Nineveh? How to teach children to face difficulties? Gospel Reflection (John 6:5-4).
St. Paul The Hermit. Who was he? what generation is he? What can we learn from St. Paul. Learning to forgive, how, why he left the world. Today we’re not able to live in the desert how was he able to survive. is it divine assistance or intervention? What did he eat daily? A poem of the heart. How to imitate St. Paul. Reflection of the two lions in the art drawn for St. Paul famous icon. Gospel Reflection (John 6:22-27)
St. Anthony, Star of The Desert, Who was St. Anthony? Why is he called the Star of the Desert. Continual and Contemporary. Christian living Teaching the value of humility, life, obediance, How can I spiritually perfect, How can you have a pure heart. How to imitate St. Anthony. Why was known as father of monks? Gospel Reflection (John 9:1-38).
The Truth. What is The Truth? What is Truth? It’s coffee table discussion. it’s not a philosophical questiion. absolute truth vs relative vs personal truth. the Truth by Jesus Christ. Gospel Reflection: (Ephesians 6:14) Suing seeds in the life of our Children. How can we tell the truth? How to communicate the truth to your parents?. (John 3:18).
Epiphany 2022”. In this program, the segments address the different aspects on the Epiphany, from an Orthodox perspective. Orthodox Christian treasure Epiphany, as Epiphany is the Baptism of Christ. For the Coptic Orthodox Christians, Epiphany is a special time of the year, where the Holy Trinity is revealed to the world. In simplicity...Our Lord Jesus present in the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13) ...a Voice was heard from Heaven, “this is my Beloved Son...” (Matthew 3:17), and “the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him” (Matthew 3:16). St John the Baptist saw and witnessed the Trinity at the Epiphany at the Jordan River. Another term used for Epiphany is Theophany – meaning God reveals.
Orthodox Christmas 2022. The Story of Christmas, The Gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh Children killed. why was John The Baptist born before Jesus? Why was Jesus born in a Manger?
“New Year Special 2022”. In this program, the segments address the different perspectives on the New Year. The New Year provides an opportunity to start a new page, a new chapter with God in the new year. A time to reflect what we have done in 2021 and reflect what we would like to change in 2022. What are thoughts for 2021? What are your inspirations and goals in 2022? We were all challenged in 2021 due to COVID-19 – giving us more to think about our own morality and humanness. The New Year is a new opportunity where we call to the Lord telling God, ‘O Lord, crown this year with Your Goodness. Reflections on the Gospel of St Luke 1:57-80 shared by Anne, Mirna (Co-Host) and Father Shenouda.
Christmas Special 2021. What Christmas? Why do we celebrate Christmas? The Term Christmas means the birth of Christ. Christmas gifts. Christmas Tree. We look at the wise men presentation of the gifts and what do they mean? Whats the symbolism? Gospel Reflection (Luke 1:1-56).
“Family”. In this program, the segments address the different perspectives on Family. The program reflects a variety of talks on Family. Who is a family and what entails a family? Has the modern family changed compared to what God initially desired? The Bible teaches us in the Book of Genesis, God created Man – male and female God created and named them, Adam and Eve. They were the first parents of human mankind. As we grow up and have a family of our own, we are unable to appreciate the work of our parents in raising us to be the adults we are today. The program: In this podcast the program includes:Reflections on the Gospel of (St Luke 1:26-38) shared by Anne, Mirna (Co-Host) and Father Shenouda. In today’s Gospel of St Luke, is the passage of the “Annunciation” - the visit of Angel Gabriel to the Virgin St Mary, to be the Mother of God. St Mary teaches us the wonderful reply, ‘the handmaiden of the Lord’. In the segment on “Woman of Faith”, Alaa reflects on St Salome. The story of Adam and Eve , the first parents of mankind is reflected by George.. The question also is asked on Matthew 12:46-50, on “who is my mother and my brother” addressed by Mirna (Co-host). Jeremiah Akladious reflects on “My family is my church”. Fr Moses Ayad reflects on “Did Jesus need a family to be born” Craig James gives a philosophical approach to the Gospel Theme on Luke 1:26-38. The short segments provide a variety of perspective on the “Family”. Mary Tawadros reflects on “How can I get closer to my family”. Helena gives “Examples for a good family from the Bible”. Christiana on “Who was Jesus family?”. Taleen on “Why is a family important?”. Merna MO delights us with a poem on “Family” and a segment on “St Mary is my Mother”. Rachael Tadros reflects on “How can I love my family?” Jeremiah Akladious continues his segment, a Bird’s peck in the Book of Proverbs. Finally, the Desert Fathers is presented by Rebecca Akladious on “Beginning to prayer” by Anthony Bloom.Coptic Voice Team hopes you have enjoyed today’s podcast program. God encourages us to have an active prayer life, for through prayer we will achieve holiness, a righteous life, and a life of purity. Prayer helps us to live a moral and upright life and to live a faithful life before God. God loves you.The program was produced by Merna Tawadros and Fr Shenouda Mansour and the dedicated team members on the Coptic Voice Radio Ministry Team.
“Gifts and Talents”. In this program, the segments address the different perspectives on the gifts and talents that God gives us. We discovered our gifts and talents from a young age. Each one of us is gifted in one or many aspects of our lives. The most rewarding aspect of our lives is to use the gift and talent God gave us for the Glory of God’s Kingdom. If we are unsure on the talent and gifts God has given us, we just need to ask God, ‘please Lord reveal to me the gift and talent You have given m, Amen’. The program reflects a variety of talks on gifts and talents given to us by God.
Houses Of Prayer. What is house of Prayer? Teaching children to pray, Teaching children to pray for each other. Acceptable prayer, Why did Jesus teach us how to pray? Examples of Prayer from the Bible. Lord Teach us How to Pray? Why do we pray at the Church? When can I prayer? What does prayer mean to us? What does prayer mean to us? What is the philosophy of prayer? Poems on Prayer. Power of Prayer Gospel Reflection (Mark 10:17-31).
Today’s program is titled “Preparing the purity of hearts to be a stable for Jesus on Christmas Night”. In the Coptic Orthodox Church, the church commenced Advent on 25 November 2021 and will celebrate Christmas Day on the old Julian Church calendar on the 7 January 2022. The word Advent refers to the season of coming and birth of Jesus Christ. In the Coptic Orthodox Church, the church celebrates this season with 43 days of fasting to prepare the hearts as a stable for Jesus to be born on Christmas night. Today’s program focus is on purity of heart. What is purity? How do we obtain a pure heart? Why God loves a pure heart, and how does repentance lead a person to have a pure heart?
“The life of the Disciples before meeting Jesus Christ and after”. The reflections on the Gospel of St Matthew 13:1-9 is shared by Anne, Mirna (Co-Host) and Father Shenouda. In today’s Gospel Jesus spoke to the multitude on the Parable of the Sower. The segment on “Woman of Faith” is produced by Alaa and she reflects on St Catherine of Siena who lived in the 14th Century. George Eskander addresses “The first steps in being a disciple?”. Rachael Tadros looks at “The Characteristics of being a disciple”. Shanelle Tadros shares with the listeners “My favourite disciple” – who is your favourite disciple? Fr Moses Ayad reflects on “Saint Mark the Apostle – a Disciple of Christ”. In the segment by Jeremiah Akladious, he addresses “Building my trust in Christ through Discipleship” – and this is our own daily challenge in how we build that trust with Christ. Next, follows several short segments from variety of different people. First with Karin, “Discipling your children”. David Tawadros with “Following your teachers’ advice”. Mirna (Co-host) reflects on “St Paul – before and after”. Mary Tawadros reflects on “St Peter – before and after”. Taleen on “How can I be a disciple to my parents”. Merna MO shares with us a “Poem on Discipleship” and a segment on “What is exactly Discipleship?” Helena tells us “The names of the 12 Disciples”. Christiana on “Learning to follow your mother’s instructions”, and Merna Tawadros on her reflection of “the Fifth Commandment”. Craig James provides an understanding to the philosophical approach of Discipleship.3Jeremiah Akladious continues his segment on, “A Bird’s peck in the book of proverbs” on Chapter 12, from verses 1 to 6. Continuing reading a portion of the Gospel of St Mark Chapter 1, verses 39 to 45, and the writings of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III titled “The Spiritual Man” is taken from last section of Chapter One on the “I can also say that we are the image of God in Trinitarianism and Monotheism” – both segments are narrated by Fr Shenouda Mansour. To conclude, Fr Shenouda Mansour looks at some perspective on “the repentant heart of the disciple?” Finally, the Desert Fathers is presented by Rebecca Akladious on “Beginning to prayer” by Anthony Bloom. The program was produced by Merna Tawadros and Fr Shenouda Mansour.
“The Parable of the Sower”. The reflections on the Gospel of St Luke: 8:4-15 is shared by Anne, Mirna (Co-Host) and Father Shenouda. In today’s Gospel Jesus spoke to the multitude on the Parable of the Sower. The segment on “Woman of Faith” is produced by Alaa and she reflects on a modern-day saint in Mother Teresa of Calcutta. George Eskander tackles a very deep discussion on “So then neither he who plants in anything nor waters, but God who gives the increase – how?”. Rachael Tadros looks at “What lessons do we learn from the Parable of the Sower?”. Mary Tawadros looks at the “Different kind of Soils” and Merna Tawadros (Co-Host) addresses the “Different kind of Seeds”. Fr Moses Ayad provides his reflection on, “The Power of the Holy Spirit through the Sower”. Next, follows several short segments from variety of different people. Karin as a parent will discuss “Planting good seeds in your children”. Mark as a parent will speak on a topic titled, “Preparing good soils in your children”. Our youngest producer, Christiana, shares her reflection on, “Who is a good example in your life that is like the good soil”. Christina speaks on “How can we be like the good soil”. Helena and Florence provide separate segments to support the Higher School Certificate Students for 2021 who are currently doing their examinations. Helena addresses “How to be successful in God’s eyes?”. Florence looks at “What is success: Is there only one success?” A poem by Merna MO on “the Parable of the Sower” and a segment on “What does this Parable on the Sower teach about understanding God’s Word”. Jeremiah Akladious continues his segment on, “A Bird’s peck in the book of proverbs” on Chapter 12, from verses 21 to 28. Craig James provides a philosophical approach to the parable of the sower by addressing “The Parable of the Sower”.In another segment, Jeremiah Akladious shares “God is the Sower who sows seed in the hearts of people”. A short reading from the Gospel of St Mark Chapter 1:28-38. “What is the moral learnt from the Parable of the Sower” is expounded by Fr David Elmasri. The writings of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III titled “The Spiritual Man” is taken from Chapter One on the “The Spiritual Man is in the image of God in many qualities”. The segment is narrated by Fr Shenouda Mansour. The final topic, Fr Shenouda Mansour shares some perspective on “How can we be like the Sower and spread God’s Word?” Finally, the Desert Fathers is presented by Rebecca Akladious on “Beginning to prayer” by Anthony Bloom. The program was produced by Merna Tawadros and Fr Shenouda Mansour.
“The Well Within”. The reflections on the Gospel of St Luke: 7:11-17 is shared by Anna, Mirna (Co-Host) and Father Shenouda. In today’s Gospel Jesus raises a young man from the dead – a widow’s only son. The segment on “Woman of Faith” is produced by Mirna (Co-host) reflects the woman at the well. “Discovering the well” is addressed by George Eskander. In looking after the “Well”, Rachael Tadros reflects on an important topic, “How is your relationship with the Bible”. Mirna (Co-host) investigates, “Developing your relationship with God”. Fr Moses Ayad special focus on the podcast theme, “The Well within”. Phillip Wallach shares with a topic titled, “Planting a seed”. Next, follows several short reflections from variety of different people. Karin as a parent will discuss “Nurturing children with talents”. Mark as a parent will speak on a topic titled, “Encouraging your children into values”. David Tawadros will share “Developing your relationship with God”. Merna Tawadros talks about, “Developing your relationship with your peers at school”. Mary Tawadros first topic is “Walking with God”, and her second topic is titled, “Why are our souls important”. Our two youngest producers: Taleen speaks on, “What I love about the Church”; and Christiana shares her reflection on, “How does God fill our hearts with His love”. Merna MO reflects her poetry on “The Well Within”. Florence shares “Lord, teach me how to pray”. Jeremiah Akladious continues his segment on, “A Bird’s peck in the book of proverbs” on Chapter 12, from verses 16 to 20. In another segment, Jeremiah Akladious shares “Discovering the work of God within”. Merna MO shares her reflection on “How do we fill an empty heart?”. Wasem speaks on “How do we fill our hearts with the love of God”. A short reading from the Gospel of St Mark Chapter 1:16-28. The writings of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III titled “The Spiritual Man” is taken from Chapter One on the “Man was created in the image of God - in perfection – in authority – in strength”. Both segments are narrated by Fr Shenouda Mansour. The final two topics, Fr Shenouda Mansour shares some perspectives in “What do we do when we have an empty well?”; Finally, the Desert Fathers presented by Rebecca Akladious on “Beginning to prayer” by Anthony Bloom.
“Power from Within. The reflections on the Gospel of St Matthew 12:22-28 is shared by Anna, Mirna (Co-Host) and Father Shenouda. today’s Gospel is on Jesus heals a man who was demon possessed, blind and mute. The segment on “Woman of Faith" Alaa provides a reflection on five women of faith” who used their power from within to inspire others – a segment that will listeners. George Eskander shares a reflection on the “Power within”. Why is it so important to prioritise matters in our lives? Merna Tawadros (Co-host) talks on “The importance of prioritising important things that matter – what really matters?” Reflections on the theme topic, “Power within you” is shared by Fr Moses Ayad, and a young person’s reflection by Merna MO. Next, follows several short reflections from variety of different people. Karin as a parent will discuss on “Discovering your children’s talents”. Mark as a parent will speak on a topic titled, “Encouraging your children into positive behaviour”. How do we manage our time is addressed by Mary Tawadros in her topic titled, “time is precious?”; and her second topic for today is titled, “God’s power through pain”. David Tawadros reflects on “David’s friend’s – men of God” and Merna Tawadros reflects on “Who are the friends of God”. Merna MO reflects through poetry a poem, “The Power Within”. Our three youngest producers: Taleen speaks on a very important topic, “Why God can do everything”; Christiana shares her thoughts on, “God gives me power”; and Christina shares her faith on “Jesus is God”. Can God do anything and everything? Well, the answer is YES! Rachael Tadros delights us on a topic titled, “God can, God does’, for nothing is impossible for God. God can change your life. Jeremiah Akladious continues his segment on, “A Bird’s peck in the book of proverbs” on Chapter 12, from verses 11 to 15.Florence provides a reflection on the “prayer of the heart”. Helena speaks on “Who is Jesus “. A short reading from the Gospel of St Mark Chapter 1:12-20. The writings of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III titled “The Spiritual Man” is taken from Chapter One on the “Image of God” - both segments are narrated by Fr Shenouda Mansour. The final two topics, Fr Shenouda Mansour shares some perspectives in “Struggles within”; and Rebecca Akladious on the Desert Fathers on Prayer by Anthony Bloom. The program was produced by Merna Tawadros and Fr Shenouda Mansour.
“Friend of God”. The Gospel is focused on (St Luke 5:1-11). The reflection on the Gospel is given by Anna and Fr Shenouda. Alaa provides a reflection on “Woman of Faith”. “Moses, a friend of God” is shared by George Eskander. Shanelle Tadros reflects on “being a Friend of God is…” Karin shares with us a “Mum's Teaching friendship to her children” and Mark shares a “Sharing prayer with children”. Merna Tawadros (Co-Host) shares on “Who are the friends of God”. Who do you think are “Jesus’ Friends”? shared by Mary Tawadros. Our younger podcasters reflect: Christiana on “Talking to God”. Merna MO shares a poem on “Friend of God”. Helena speaks on “A friend – taking time to listen to God “. Craig James speaks on the “Philosophy of Friendship”. Jeremiah Akladious continues his segment on, “A Bird’s peck in the book of proverbs” on Chapter 12. Fr Moses reflects on “Moses – friend of God”. Fr Shenouda Mansour shares perspective in being a “Friend of God” Two new segments are addedfrom today. The first is a short passage reading on the Gospel of St Mark Chapter 1:1-11. The second new segment introduces the writings of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III on his book titled “The Spiritual Man”. Rebecca Akladious on the Desert Fathers on Prayer. The program was produced by Merna Tawadros and Fr Shenouda Mansour.
“Friendship”. The Gospel is focused on (Mark 2:1-12). Alaa provides a reflection on “Woman of Faith”. “The Value of Friendship” is reflected by George Eskander. Rachael Tadros gives a hearty discussion on “How do I know if my friends are real friends”? Karin shares with us a “Mum's Teaching friendship to her children” and Mark shares a “Dad's teaching friendship to his children”. David Tawadros provides a student in high school reflection on “Can Siblings be friends”? Merna Tawadros on her reflection as a student in high school with “Do you think you are a good friend”? What do you think “How important are friends for you”? is shared by Mary Tawadros. Our younger podcasters reflect: Christiana on “Family as Friends”; and Christina on “example of friends from the Bible”. Merna MO shares with us a poem on friendship. Florence on “Choosing my friends”. Rebecca Akladious on the Desert Fathers on Prayer. Helena on “dealing with Friends”. Jeremiah continues his segment on, “A Bird’s peck in the book of proverbs” on Chapter 12. Fr Moses reflects on “What is Friendship”? Fr Shenouda reflects on a friendship in the Bible and a reflection on Psalm 25. The program was produced by Merna Tawadros and Fr Shenouda Mansour.
COCOS Silver Anniversary of 25 years in serving the homeless and marginalised in the streets of Sydney in Woolloomooloo and in Parramatta. COCOS stands for the Coptic Orthodox Community Outreach Service. The podcast commences with the Gospel of St Luke 9:10-17. The Gospel is on Jesus feeding the 5,000 men besides women and children, with Fr Shenouda Mansour and Anna offering their reflection on the Gospel. Alaa on Woman of Faith speaks about “Martha”, sister of Mary as found in the Gospels. Next segments are reflections by some of the volunteers from COCOS: Shanee – how I started and COCOS now; George and Paul Eskander – annual COCOS Christmas and New Year service; and Josephine (Jo) – My experience and relationships with whom the homeless. Next is the series of short segments: Karin – service at my home; David – serving faithfully; Mary – why serving at home is important; Christina – why I serve with mum at home; Merna (MO) – a poem on service; Taleen – why sharing the service at home is important; Yostena - Why we smile when we serve with others; and Marel - Why sharing the service at home is important. COCOS reflections: Mark Abdelmalek (COCOS Deputy); and Peter Rose and John Mitry (Site coordinators at Woolloomooloo). Fr Moses Ayad gives a reflection on (Matthew 25:35-40). Florence provides a reflection on service at church. Phillip Wallach on ‘my experience at COCOS’. Jeremiah continues his segment on the ‘birds peck on the Book of Proverbs’. The segments will be reflections by COCOS volunteers: Jonathan – memories of the service at the Parramatta site; Julie Mikhail – City service and reflections; Diana Nosir – experiences in serving the tea and coffee table in the city service; Norman Mikhail – the clothing portfolio service in the city; and Chris - the clothing portfolio service in the city. The Desert Fathers narrated by Rebecca Akladious. Final words by Fr Shenouda Mansour, a reflection on COCOS and the ‘did you know’ segment. The Program was produced by Fr Shenouda Mansour and Merna Tawadros (co-producers).
COCOS Silver Anniversary of 25 years in serving the homeless and marginalised in the streets of Sydney in Woolloomooloo and in Parramatta. COCOS stands for the Coptic Orthodox Community Outreach Service. The podcast commences with the Gospel of St Luke 9:10-17. The Gospel is on Jesus feeding the 5,000 men besides women and children, with Fr Shenouda Mansour and Anna offering their reflection on the Gospel. Alaa on Woman of Faith speaks about “Martha”, sister of Mary as found in the Gospels. Next segments are reflections by some of the volunteers from COCOS: Shanee – how I started and COCOS now; George and Paul Eskander – annual COCOS Christmas and New Year service; and Josephine (Jo) – My experience and relationships with whom the homeless. Next is the series of short segments: Karin – service at my home; David – serving faithfully; Mary – why serving at home is important; Christina – why I serve with mum at home; Merna (MO) – a poem on service; Taleen – why sharing the service at home is important; Yostena - Why we smile when we serve with others; and Marel - Why sharing the service at home is important. COCOS reflections: Mark Abdelmalek (COCOS Deputy); and Peter Rose and John Mitry (Site coordinators at Woolloomooloo). Fr Moses Ayad gives a reflection on (Matthew 25:35-40). Florence provides a reflection on service at church. Phillip Wallach on ‘my experience at COCOS’. Jeremiah continues his segment on the ‘birds peck on the Book of Proverbs’. The segments will be reflections by COCOS volunteers: Jonathan – memories of the service at the Parramatta site; Julie Mikhail – City service and reflections; Diana Nosir – experiences in serving the tea and coffee table in the city service; Norman Mikhail – the clothing portfolio service in the city; and Chris - the clothing portfolio service in the city. The Desert Fathers narrated by Rebecca Akladious. Final words by Fr Shenouda Mansour, a reflection on COCOS and the ‘did you know’ segment. The Program was produced by Fr Shenouda Mansour and Merna Tawadros (co-producers).
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