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Fr. Andrew Iskander - Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Thout. The Cross is our weapon against death and a symbol of life, reminding us that Christ's sacrifice calls us to embrace our own crosses, do good works, and find hope and contentment in his gift of salvation.Click the icon below to listen.  Related StoriesThe Royal Law of LoveMake That Which is Involuntary VoluntaryThe Grace to Love Enemies and Endure Injustice

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.  Related StoriesThe Feast of the CrossThe Royal Law of LoveMake That Which is Involuntary Voluntary

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.  Related StoriesThe Feast of the CrossThe Royal Law of LoveMake That Which is Involuntary Voluntary

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.  Related StoriesThe Feast of the CrossThe Royal Law of LoveMake That Which is Involuntary Voluntary

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. Click the icon below to listen.  Related StoriesThe Feast of the CrossThe Royal Law of LoveThe Grace to Love Enemies and Endure Injustice

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.  Related StoriesThe Feast of the CrossThe Royal Law of LoveMake That Which is Involuntary Voluntary

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim - Homily for the 1st Sunday of Mesori. God has entrusted our hearts like a vineyard, giving us every grace to bear fruit. We must remain faithful stewards—respecting Christ in the sacraments and persevering until our final breath.Click the icon below to listen.  Related StoriesThe Feast of the CrossThe Royal Law of LoveMake That Which is Involuntary Voluntary

Fr. Andrew Iskander - Homily for the 4th Sunday of Epip. Just as Jesus raised Lazarus, we can resurrect the good virtues and faith we've lost over time—because Christ's victory over death frees us from the curse and calls us to reclaim who we truly are.Click the icon below to listen.  Related StoriesThe Feast of the CrossThe Royal Law of LoveMake That Which is Involuntary Voluntary

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim - Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Epip. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:11-12, this sermon calls Christians to flee evil, pursue righteousness, and lay hold of eternal life through daily prayer, the sacraments, obedience, and selfless love for one another. Click the icon below to listen.  Related StoriesThe Feast of the CrossThe Royal Law of LoveMake That Which is Involuntary Voluntary

Fr. Andrew Iskander - Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Epip. True humility, modeled after the simplicity of children, is essential for salvation—letting go of anger, speaking honestly, avoiding excess, forgiving injuries, and trusting God.Click the icon below to listen.  Related StoriesThe Feast of the CrossThe Royal Law of LoveMake That Which is Involuntary Voluntary

HG Bishop Abraam - Abraam - Homily for Feast of the Apostles. Saint Peter's life teaches that no failure is final: through calling, falling, repenting, and restoration, Christ transforms weakness into holiness and calls us back to serve with love. Click the icon below to listen.

HG Bishop Kyrillos - A relic of St. Mark the Evangelist was officially placed in St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine, California, during a celebration of the Feast of the Apostles and the establishment of the church. Click the icon below to listen.

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim - Homily for the 4th Sunday of Paoni. God commands us to love our enemies, endure injustice, and do good to all. Such supernatural grace is possible only by the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to reflect God's own nature. Click the icon below to listen.

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim - Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Paoni. The greatest spiritual danger isn't demonic possession, but the gradual resistance of the Holy Spirit through sin, negligence, and lukewarmness — a slow decline we must guard against through faithfulness to our spiritual duties and the rekindling of the fire of Divine Love. Click the icon below to listen.

Fr. Andrew Iskander - Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Paoni. Through the healing of the paralytic, we learn that God's most important work is invisible — and like wearing special glasses, keeping our faith active through prayer, humility, and repentance allows us to perceive the deeper spiritual reality God invites us into. Click the icon below to listen.