Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 1st Sunday of Hatour. In the reading for the Parable of the Sower, our Lord rejoices in revealing to His disciples the "mysteries of the Kingdom." The saints are the best witnesses to the reality and proximity of the Kingdom. We reflect on the life of a great contemporary saint, Anba Mina of Girga, commemorated this month.

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Fr. Andrew Iskander- 5th Sunday of Babah. A reflection on the tests that God gave the disciples during the feeding of the multitudes, how the gospel teaches us to deal with challenges, and the spiritual and physical practices that the Bible teaches us for dealing with them.

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Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 4th Sunday of Babah. The Lord Jesus commands the Widow of Nain not to weep, for He is the hope of those without hope. Using Jeremiah 17:5-10, a reflection on the two ways of life: those who trust in human means and those who trust in the Lord. God will eventually orchestrate events in our lives to expose our illusory reliance on earthly resources.

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Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Paopi. A reflection on how the architecture of the church represents our unity with God.

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Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Paopi. The miracle of the great catch of fish becomes a turning point in the life of St. Peter the Apostle. We also learn from it that God desires to progressively enter deeper into our lives, calling us to a greater obedience and abandonment, while we also confront our sinfulness in His presence.

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Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the 1st Sunday of Paopi. A reflection on the miracle of the healing of the paralytic.

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Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the 4th Sunday of Thout. A reflection on the parable of the unforgiving servant.

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Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the Feast of the Cross. A contemporary saint described the two arms of the Cross as representing the interplay between human intentions and divine intervention. A look at five virtues needed in order to endure the Cross: Detachment, Surrender, Gratitude, Humility, and Fortitude.

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Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Thout. A contemplation on the Good Samaritan.

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Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 1st Sunday of Thout. The ecclesiastical new year readings focus on the transition from the old (mosaic law) to the new (life of grace). Understanding the way grace works in our lives begins with accepting to be an unprofitable servant. God's grace strengthens and transforms all our human works, raising them to a supernatural level.

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