[Mark Sadek]

"There are two things which I will tell you. All those people for whom the heavens rejoiced because they repented on earth will never see any grief or passion in that place. While those for whom the heavens did not rejoice because they did not repent on earth, will never enjoy any joy or rest. Those who will have their joy on earth will never have any joy or rest from this time on."

St. Shenouda The Archimandrite.

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"Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day."  Psalm 96:1-2

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The Gospel reading for the 9th of the Coptic month of Abib, July 16:
1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the Prophets: Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness: `Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight.' 4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5 Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel's hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. 8 I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. 9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. 11 Then a voice came from heaven, You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.  Mark 1:1-11
Martyrdom of St. Simon Cleophas, the Apostle.
Departure of St. Cladianus (Celadion), 9th Pope of the See of St. Mark.

The Gospel reading for the 10th of the Coptic month of Abib, July 17: John 16:20-33
Martyrdom of St. Theodore, Bishop of Pentapolis.
Martyrdom of St. Theodore, Bishop of Corinth, and his companions.
Departure of Anba Gabriel VII, 95th Pope of Alexandria.

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Prayer Requests:
If you have an update on a prayer request, please let me know.

Please remember the following in your prayers:

Kamal D. - Cancer.
Luis F - Advanced respiratory disease
MH - Drug Addiction
Sophie - born premature
Mary D. - Cancer
Karas A. - Child in need of 3 surgeries
Vincent - Shoulder surgery
Abe - Back surgery
Luz R - Cancer
Z - Transient Ischemic Attack
Sherif
Talaat
Elvia - Cancer
M F - Purity
Ensaf - Surgery
Beverly - Cancer
PP - Breast Cancer
SC - Anxiety/ Strength
Mark - Anger, anxiety and job success
M Biju - Paralyzed from an accident
Vero - Brain tumor
Antonius - Crohn's disease
Theo - Anger
Henry - Cancer
M H - Colon cancer
E - A young girl with Crohn's disease
Moura - Stage 3 cancer
Christina - Depression
Theodore - Heart surgery
Elizabeth - Rheumatoid arthritis
Thomas - Mental illness
Mira M's family
Lialie E. - born with heart and spine issues
Yus - Stress and Anxiety
Teresa - Serious complications from diabetes
Jessenia W - Bipolar depression
Sam - Drugs Addiction
B.E.
Hannah - Battling epilepsy, depression and anxiety
Yaga - Cancer

The unity of the Churches and all Christians.

Egypt and the Christians in Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Ethiopia and Pakistan. "Blessed is Egypt My people." Isaiah 19:25

Please pray for the peace and safety of the world.

Please remember me in your prayers.

"casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

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