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.

• Responding to Surprises in Our Spiritual Life
• Finding Satisfaction in Christ
• The Parable of the Vineyard and the Human Heart

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.

• Sitting in the Tension that Leads to Virtue and Holiness
• Finding Satisfaction in Christ
• The Parable of the Vineyard and the Human Heart

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.

• Sitting in the Tension that Leads to Virtue and Holiness
• Responding to Surprises in Our Spiritual Life
• The Parable of the Vineyard and the Human Heart

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.

• Sitting in the Tension that Leads to Virtue and Holiness
• Responding to Surprises in Our Spiritual Life
• Finding Satisfaction in Christ

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.

• Sitting in the Tension that Leads to Virtue and Holiness
• Responding to Surprises in Our Spiritual Life
• Finding Satisfaction in Christ

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.

• Sitting in the Tension that Leads to Virtue and Holiness
• Responding to Surprises in Our Spiritual Life
• Finding Satisfaction in Christ

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.

• Sitting in the Tension that Leads to Virtue and Holiness
• Responding to Surprises in Our Spiritual Life
• Finding Satisfaction in Christ

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.

• Sitting in the Tension that Leads to Virtue and Holiness
• Responding to Surprises in Our Spiritual Life
• Finding Satisfaction in Christ

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.

• Sitting in the Tension that Leads to Virtue and Holiness
• Responding to Surprises in Our Spiritual Life
• Finding Satisfaction in Christ

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.

• Sitting in the Tension that Leads to Virtue and Holiness
• Responding to Surprises in Our Spiritual Life
• Finding Satisfaction in Christ