Asceticism is to live with satisfaction on your minimal needs without experiencing delight and getting away from materialism. St. Paul...
Resurrection, Monasticism, and New Creation
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have...
The Joy Of The Resurrection
The angels proclaimed the news of Christ’s resurrection to the women saying, “Why do you seek the living among the...
Anba Abraam Late Bishop Of Fayoum, “Merciful and Giving”
Anba Abraam was a saintly monk of the twentieth century. As it is said, “Therefore you shall be perfect, just...
Monasticism In Countries Of Immigration
Monasticism is the backbone of the church that protects it and carries it just like how Moses was to Joshua...
First Papal Monastic Letter
My dear beloved children, monks and nuns of our Coptic Orthodox monasteries in the Egyptian deserts and the lands of...
Monastery Retreats
The Lord of Glory sent a cherub, he led him into this mountain and when he had set his seal...
To A Monk Entering The Arena Of Combat
Rejoice in the Lord, beloved child, whom the grace of my Jesus has enlightened and delivered from the world; who...
Indications In The Path Of Monasticism
In the “Paradise of the fathers,” it is said, “Quietness is the first knowledge of the soul.” St. Isaac said,...
His Delight Is In The Law Of The Lord
The Law occupies many chapters in the Book of Exodus. The Lord emphasised keeping, memorising and always following the Law;...