St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church Podcast - Sermon

Fr. Andrew Iskander - Homily for the 1st Sunday of Paopi. True friendship means carrying each other's burdens and leading one another to Christ, just as the paralytic's friends did — with persistence, humility, and reliance on God and community.

• The Attraction of Christ
• The Feast of the Cross
• The Royal Law of Love

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim - Homily for the 4th Sunday of Thout. A reflection on the story of Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman, exploring how both were drawn to Christ in different ways, and how God attracts all people toward His mercy and forgiveness. The sermon concludes with the powerful story of the miracle of Port Said.

• The Good Friend: Carrying Each Other's Burdens
• The Feast of the Cross
• The Royal Law of Love

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.

• The Good Friend: Carrying Each Other's Burdens
• The Attraction of Christ
• The Royal Law of Love

Mena Ghebranious - Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Thout. True Christian love means emptying yourself of worldly concerns and coming to God humbly, so you can be filled with Christ and return to the world transformed—loving God fully and your neighbor as yourself.

• The Good Friend: Carrying Each Other's Burdens
• The Attraction of Christ
• The Feast of the Cross

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.

• The Good Friend: Carrying Each Other's Burdens
• The Attraction of Christ
• The Feast of the Cross

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.

• The Good Friend: Carrying Each Other's Burdens
• The Attraction of Christ
• The Feast of the Cross

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.

• The Good Friend: Carrying Each Other's Burdens
• The Attraction of Christ
• The Feast of the Cross

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.

• The Good Friend: Carrying Each Other's Burdens
• The Attraction of Christ
• The Feast of the Cross

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.

• The Good Friend: Carrying Each Other's Burdens
• The Attraction of Christ
• The Feast of the Cross

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.

• The Good Friend: Carrying Each Other's Burdens
• The Attraction of Christ
• The Feast of the Cross