Spiritual Words. Start of The Apostles' Fast.
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Mark Sadek
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Start of The Apostles' Fast.
"But as the old Confusion of tongues was laudable, when men who were of one language in wickedness and impiety, even as some now venture to be, were building the Tower; for by the confusion of their language the unity of their intention was broken up, and their undertaking destroyed; so much more worthy of praise is the present miraculous one. For being poured from One Spirit upon many men, it brings them again into harmony. And there is a diversity of Gifts, which stands in need of yet another Gift to discern which is the best, where all are praiseworthy."
St. Gregory Nazianzen, Oration on Pentecost.
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"But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them; then they will fast in those days." Luke 5:35
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The Gospel reading for the 2nd of the Coptic month of Baunah, June 9:
2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another? 4 Jesus answered and said to them, Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me. 7 As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he of whom it is written: `Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.' Matthew 11:2-10
Commemoration of the Appearance of the Bodies of St. John the Baptist and Elisha the Prophet.
Departure of Pope Yoannis the Eighteenth, 107th Pope of Alexandria.
The Gospel reading for the 3rd of the Coptic month of Baunah, June 10: John 16:20-33
Construction of the first church of St. George in the cities of Birma and Beer Maa (Water Well) in the Oases.
Departure of St. Martha of Egypt.
Martyrdom of St. Alladius the Bishop.
Departure of Pope Cosmas, 44th Patriarch.
Departure of St. Abraam, bishop of El-Fayyoum.
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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:
Esquibies - Brain Tumor
Carmen - Cancer
K - Addiction
P - Surgery on 2-19. In recovery
Sherry - Cancer and had surgery on 1-28. In recovery
Y - Anxiety.
Kamal D. - Cancer.
Luis F - Advanced respiratory disease
MH - Drug Addiction
Mary D. - Cancer
Karas A. - Child in need of 3 surgeries
Luz R - Cancer
Z - Transient Ischemic Attack
Mark - Anger, anxiety and job success
Antonius - Crohn's disease
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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"But as the old Confusion of tongues was laudable, when men who were of one language in wickedness and impiety, even as some now venture to be, were building the Tower; for by the confusion of their language the unity of their intention was broken up, and their undertaking destroyed; so much more worthy of praise is the present miraculous one. For being poured from One Spirit upon many men, it brings them again into harmony. And there is a diversity of Gifts, which stands in need of yet another Gift to discern which is the best, where all are praiseworthy."
St. Gregory Nazianzen, Oration on Pentecost.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
"But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them; then they will fast in those days." Luke 5:35
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The Gospel reading for the 2nd of the Coptic month of Baunah, June 9:
2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another? 4 Jesus answered and said to them, Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me. 7 As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he of whom it is written: `Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.' Matthew 11:2-10
Commemoration of the Appearance of the Bodies of St. John the Baptist and Elisha the Prophet.
Departure of Pope Yoannis the Eighteenth, 107th Pope of Alexandria.
The Gospel reading for the 3rd of the Coptic month of Baunah, June 10: John 16:20-33
Construction of the first church of St. George in the cities of Birma and Beer Maa (Water Well) in the Oases.
Departure of St. Martha of Egypt.
Martyrdom of St. Alladius the Bishop.
Departure of Pope Cosmas, 44th Patriarch.
Departure of St. Abraam, bishop of El-Fayyoum.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Prayer Requests:
If you have an update on a prayer request, please let me know.
Please remember the following in your prayers:
Esquibies - Brain Tumor
Carmen - Cancer
K - Addiction
P - Surgery on 2-19. In recovery
Sherry - Cancer and had surgery on 1-28. In recovery
Y - Anxiety.
Kamal D. - Cancer.
Luis F - Advanced respiratory disease
MH - Drug Addiction
Mary D. - Cancer
Karas A. - Child in need of 3 surgeries
Luz R - Cancer
Z - Transient Ischemic Attack
Mark - Anger, anxiety and job success
Antonius - Crohn's disease
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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