Throughout this 6-part series in Holy Week, Fr. Joseph meditates on the paschal doxology—Thine is the power, the glory, the blessing, and the majesty, forever amen, Emanuel our God and our King, my Lord Jesus Christ, my good Savior, the Lord is my strength, and my praise, He became to me a sacred salvation. This beautiful doxology is full of depth and serves as the heart of the paschal theme. Despite the evident pain and humiliation in the sufferings of Christ, there is a hidden paradox throughout this praise that permeates the entire Holy Week and transforms us.

Paschal Praise: Part 3 - Thine is the Blessing

Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 27, 2021
Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Throughout this 6-part series in Holy Week, Fr. Joseph meditates on the paschal doxology—Thine is the power, the glory, the blessing, and the majesty, forever amen, Emanuel our God and our King, my Lord Jesus Christ, my good Savior, the Lord is my strength, and my praise, He became to me a sacred salvation. This beautiful doxology is full of depth and serves as the heart of the paschal theme. Despite the evident pain and humiliation in the sufferings of Christ, there is a hidden paradox throughout this praise that permeates the entire Holy Week and transforms us.

Paschal Praise: Part 2 - Thine is the Glory/Majesty

Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 26, 2021
Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org
 

Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Throughout this 6-part series in Holy Week, Fr. Joseph meditates on the paschal doxology—Thine is the power, the glory, the blessing, and the majesty, forever amen, Emanuel our God and our King, my Lord Jesus Christ, my good Savior, the Lord is my strength, and my praise, He became to me a sacred salvation. This beautiful doxology is full of depth and serves as the heart of the paschal theme. Despite the evident pain and humiliation in the sufferings of Christ, there is a hidden paradox throughout this praise that permeates the entire Holy Week and transforms us.

Paschal Praise: Part 1 - Thine is the Power

Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 25, 2021
Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Fr. Joseph explains that we must expect to struggle in our walk with Christ. When we don’t have the right expectations, we will inevitably be disappointed. So just as Christ will struggle and approach his crucifixion  shortly after they welcome Him into Jerusalem, we must also expect to bear our cross with Him.

Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 25, 2021
Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Fr. Joseph explains the story of Lazarus from the lens of the people who helped roll away the stone from the tomb. He explains that in their cooperation, they were the most affected by the miracle of Christ bringing back Lazarus from the dead. It is in our cooperation to move the stones of the tombs in our hearts so that Christ can do His work in us. Tune in to hear more.

Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 24, 2021
Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

The Sacrament of the Present Moment by Jean-Pierre de Caussade

Chapter 5 - The Trials Connected With the State of Abandonment

Section 3 - Self-contempt

Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 23, 2021
Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

The Sacrament of the Present Moment by Jean-Pierre de Caussade

Chapter 5 - The Trials Connected With the State of Abandonment

Section 2 - Unjust Judgments

Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 22, 2021
Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

The Sacrament of the Present Moment by Jean-Pierre de Caussade 

Chapter 5 - The Trials Connected With the State of Abandonment

Section 1 - Unwise Interference

Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 21, 2021
Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

The Sacrament of the Present Moment by Jean-Pierre de Caussade

Chapter 4 - The Duties of those Souls Called by God to the State of Abandonment

Section 8 - Great Faith is Necessary

Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 20, 2021
Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

The Sacrament of the Present Moment by Jean-Pierre de Caussade

Chapter 4 - The Duties of those Souls Called by God to the State of Abandonment

Section 7 - Trust in the Guidance of God

Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 19, 2021
Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org

Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles
www.thegoodsavior.org