English Bible Study

Fr. Mina gives the sermon on being pure of heart. He explains the gospel of the day, which is when our Lord Jesus Christ performed a miracle to pay taxes. He explains that St. Peter and Our Lord paying the same amount of tax may have led the disciples to believe that He was choosing St. Peter as his second in command. Thus, our Lord explains that to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, we must be like little children.

Fr. Mark gives the sermon on humility.

Fr. Benjamin gives the Sunday sermon following the feast of the apostles concerning a phrase we hear during every liturgy, "The Word of the Lord shall grow, multiply, be mighty" and speaks about what this famous phrase really means.

الشفاء - أبونا مارك حنا by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Lazarus speaks to us about the calling to serve on the Feast of Apostles, reflecting on the martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul.

الخدمة - نيافة الأنبا بولا by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Repentance and Confession - Fr. Mark Hanna by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Hope - Fr. Benjamin Girgis by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

شفاء الرجل المفلوج - أبونا مينا ديمتري by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon on the healing of paralytic. His reverence takes this oppurtunity to discuss God's plan as seen in the life of the paralytic and in our lives

The Holy Spirit - The Feast of Pentecost - Fr. Benjamin Girgis by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

الروح القدس - أبونا مينا دميتري by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

H.G. Bishop Rewis of East Asia gives the sermon on how to have a repentant heart during the Holy 50 days which is a time of joy and hope.

Fr. Mark gives the Sunday sermon on being the light of the world.

Fr. Benjamin gives a sermon on being the light of the world and focusing on the question: Who are you reflecting?

The Samaritan Woman During the Holy 50 Days - Fr. Benjamin Girgis by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

الثبات مع المسيح - نيافة الأنبا أنيانوس by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

The Testimony of the Samaritan Woman - Fr. Mark Hanna by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

أنا هو خبز الحياة – أبونا مارك حنا by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon on the gospel of the 2nd week of the Holy 50 days. The gospel is John 6:35-45, which is about the bread of life and Christ's proclamation as the bread of life.

The growth of children is a reflection of their parents' love and bond. If the parents focus on feeding their love, figuring out how to manage conflict, not letting any schism come between them – instructing their children and helping them through constant guidance on their path towards salvation comes naturally and makes them see and feel life in a different way. This week's Bible study sheds light on how wisdom is utilized in raising and instructing children.

A man's success depends on the prudence of the wife. The house's success depends on the communication and dealing of conflict between the husband and the wife. While many seek to build a successful life through careful planning while the foundation is built on seeking foolish gratification. This week's Bible study takes us on a journey to discover the important pillars of marriage and the means that God uses to join two together.

Fr. Mark gives the sermon on the day of Great Friday of the Holy Pascha. He focuses on the words of our Lord on the cross, specifically, when He said "I Thirst". He focuses on the theological meaning and the spiritual depth behind those words.

Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon on Great Friday. He gives the sermon concerning the lamentations of Jeremiah and the suffering of Our Lord on this day.

Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon on the eve of Great Friday. He focuses on the pressure that our Lord was experiencing at the time, the prayer in Gethsemane, what our Lords priorities were that night, and how this should affect our priorities.

Fr. Kyrillos gives the sermon on the eve of Wednesday concerning the parable of the 10 virgins.

Fr. Mark gives the sermon on the eve of Tuesday of the blessed pascha week.

Fr. Mauritius gives the sermon on the Eve of Monday.

Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon on the gospel of the 6th Sunday of Lent concerning the gospel of the man born blind. Fr. Benjamin connects this Sunday's gospel and readings to our journey of Lent. Fr. Benjamin focuses on the importance of not only seeing things along this journey but understanding the journey, just as the blind mind at first saw who Our Lord was but then understood who Our Lord Jesus Christ is.

Fr. Mauritius gives the sermon on the 6th Sunday of Lent concerning the gospel of the man born blind.

The main thing we must seek and build off all relationships must be wisdom. Especially in marriage. Societal norms push us for a certain ideal, while God's heart desires for us to seal off all things with wisdom. A righteous man who walks in integrity, will want all branches and all his relationships to be founded in truth and honesty.

Dr. George Doss gives the 3rd talk in a series concerning the saints of March with St. Pishoy Kamel Dr. George gives us the historical context, especially that surrounds the history of Alexandria and its revival before jumping into Fr. Pishoy's life and his impact on the modern history of the Coptic Church in Alexandria and abroad, while also sharing his personal memories with Fr. Pishoy.

Wisdom is one of the most emphasized traits in Proverbs, and it often highlights the importance of having a heart that desires righteousness and honors God. Fr Mina discusses how living with integrity is essential for a fulfilling life, and how patience and understanding are key in building strong, healthy relationships

Dr. George Doss gives the 2nd talk in series concerning the saints of March with Pope Shenouda III. Dr. George gives us the historical context before jumping into Pope Shenouda's life and his impact on the modern history of the Coptic Church and how his impact continues to be seen today.

Fr. Kyrillos gives the sermon on the 3rd week of lent concerning the prodigal son.

Fr. Mark gives the sermon on the 3rd Sunday of lent concerning the prodigal son.

This week's Bible study guides us through the dangers of spending time alone in isolation. God had meant that we live communally saying that it is not good for man to be alone, hence, He created the whole Body to worship in communal prayer and strengthen one another. One who settles on staying in isolation desires to fulfill his own desires, whatever that may be from boredom which leads to lust. A person who does not desire to discover the true meaning of life, ends up hating himself.

Dr. George Doss begins a series on the saints of the month of March with St. Pope Kyrillos VI. Dr. George gives us some historical context before jumping into Pope Kyrillos' life and his impact on the modern history of the Coptic Church.

Fr. Mark gives the sermon on the 2nd Sunday of lent concerning the temptation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon during the 2nd Sunday of lent concerning the temptation of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

This week's Bible study's emphasis was on parental relationships as the lack of its proper development is a huge social issue. A man full of understanding grows from his roots upward, becoming a long tree which withstands the devil's attacks. These roots grow from within the family dynamic.

Fr. Mark gives the sermon concerning the gospel of the first week of Lent, Matthew 6:19-33.

Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon concerning the gospel of the first week of Lent, Matthew 6:19-33.

Making intentional decisions can make a huge impact in our lives. Choices and decisions are presented before us daily, every day gives us active choices to make, every day becomes an active choice between foolishness and righteousness to lead our lives. God gave us the book of Proverbs as the foundation of Christian ethics. This passage emphasizes what the pillars of our relationships with others are. Everyday there is wisdom that enters our hearts and changes our ways.

Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon on the Sunday Gospel before lent, on how to prepare for the great fast.

Fr. Mark gives the sermon on the Sunday Gospel before lent, on how to prepare for the great fast.

تقديمات الطفل - أبونا مارك حنا by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Increase my Faith - Fr. Mina Dimitri by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Inward control over our spirit is better than physical feasting. There are banquets people seek to host while within the household there is strife, such banquets the Lord is not pleased with because it is better to have a house full of quiet. Thus, our happiness does not lie in such things and not in thinking that tomorrow will grant us happiness. Happiness is found when one looks at the present moment and chooses to use it as best he could. While pain that is not transformed is transmitted by afflicting it upon others, but he who covers shame makes an active choice of doing the work of God who covers all transgression. These points summarized the first half of this week's Bible study. From verses 7-9, we learn that eloquence is a gift that is not granted to the fool. The fool only produces curses and empty speech while blaming his heart saying “I am just saying what is on my heart”, declaring that in the depth of his heart he is saying ‘there is no God, who is Lord over us'. Our lives are affected by everything that we allow to enter into it. We concluded with the importance of mercy over those who cannot give back: that is the Christian standard.

This passage of the book of Proverbs starts with the wellspring that God waters us with. Such wellspring Christ spoke of during His ministry, saying that no one will thirst if they rely on this wellspring to quench them all the days of their lives. This wellspring is nothing short of the fruit of the Spirit Himself. Those of love, joy, peace and excitement over every day as it is a gift from God. The passage then splits up into speaking regarding a fork in the road that separates pleasantness and maliciousness. Highlighting that we become human when we are described as prudent. Such prudence dominates over one's life in the way he labors. The source of his life becomes God, who is His only Provider.

Fr. Augustine gives the sermon on the gospel of the Good Shepherd in John chapter 10, he focuses on how we can be good sheep for the Shepherd. Given 2/14/2025.