Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon on the 5th Sunday of Lent concerning the paralyzed man.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Mina gives the sermon on the 5th Sunday of Lent concerning the paralyzed man.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

The proverb starts off by stating that Wisdom has slaughtered her meat and mixed her wine. What is the meat or blood if they are not the very body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ? Who has prepared for us a meal of love, that we may enter into the eternal heavenly Kingdom with Him. Fr. Mina emphasizes that those who await their entrance into eter…

Wisdom existed before all ages. How then can we see Wisdom? God places us inside of His heart, mind, and thoughts throughout every prayer we offer, Wisdom invites us to have a very intimate relationship with the Holy Trinity and says, "Come, I will show you the economy of salvation of my love for you." The same love with which the Father loves Me a…

Fr. Benjamin gives the sermon on the feast of Annunciation.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Mark gives the sermon on the feast of Annunciation.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

His Eminence Metropolitan Thomas gives the sermon on the 3rd Sunday of Lent on the gospel of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Mark gives the sermon on the 3rd Sunday of Lent on the gospel of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

We are embarking on a journey to uncover God's Wisdom this week. King Solomon began the new proverb by saying that wisdom vies for the heart while lust vies for the external appearance. King Solomon had just concluded preaching against the practices of the immoral. As wisdom screams out from the top of the hills, inviting all of us who were found s…

This week we are taken on a trip through the lens of Proverbs 7 which shows us the way that leads to the chambers of death. King Solomon shows us an example of a man who is lured down the path of iniquity. Not knowing that it would cost him his life. Sin here is represented by the immoral woman who seduces the simple to go with her and enjoy the lu…

Fr. Mina begins with Proverbs 6:20, where it is urgently urged that we retain God's commandment in our minds. According to Fr. Mina, until we temporarily live without God's commands, we are unable to fully appreciate their significance. The proverb then goes on to discuss living an immoral lifestyle outside of marriage, highlighting how many lives …

This week's Bible study continues with a discussion on the value of work in one's life. According to what the Bible says, a person who does not labor should not eat. The work of God is not distinct from our occupations or our studies! God hastened us to subdue the earth during creation; every minute we spend studying or working at a job is a kind o…

Fr. Suriel gives the high school parents meeting about raising our children correctly according to our Christian principles, at the end Fr. Suriel recommends some books if interested in further reading.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Mina continues by discussing the virtues of marriage in chapter 5 of the book of Proverbs, which states: "There is newness in marriage." Lust is there all around us and at the tips of our fingers. However, the holy mystery of marriage offers an opportunity to encounter a new kind of love—an unfathomably selfless love. This is the "running water…

Fr. Mina continues with lectures 6 and 7 of Proverbs. King Solomon teaches us about growing in wisdom and accepting advice that the quality of our lives may improve. Fr. Mina then explains how the way of wisdom is one but there are many paths. Fr. Mina then expounds on not opening the door to sin and the harm this causes to an individual, especiall…

Proverbs 4:1-9 - Reintroduction to Proverbs by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJBy Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

His Grace Bishop Suriel teaches about the life of St. Habib Girgis who is an immensely important figure in the history of the church and more importantly in Christian education, this is part 2.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

His Grace Bishop Suriel teaches about the life of St. Habib Girgis who is an immensely important figure in the history of the church and more importantly in Christian education, this is part 1.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Mark gives the sermon during the Sunday Liturgy on the Gospel of John 3:22-36 concerning Baptism and it's role in our lives.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

H.G. Bishop Suriel gives the sermon during the Sunday Liturgy on the Gospel of John 3:22-36 concerning Baptism and Witness.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Song of Songs 7:9-8:14 - Bible Study - Fr. Mina Dimitri by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJBy Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Mina continues Song of Songs bible study with the beginning of chapter 7, where God praises all the traits he finds beautiful in his beloved. Starting from the most insignificant features to the greatest, the Lord describes what characteristics he wants to build in his beloved, and the potential that he sees in the soul that she may not see in …

Fr. Mina continues chapter 6 by discussing the different seasons of the spiritual life represented by the different gardens mentioned throughout the book. The four seasons he discusses are spring, a period of grace; summer, a period where the consolations from God lessen; autumn, a period of suffering and humble submission; and winter, a period of …

Fr. Mina begins chapter 6 by continuing his explanation of the different stages that the soul goes through in its marriage to God, including the period wherein the soul is seeking God but cannot find him. Fr. Mina notes that despite her fall, after the soul reunites with her beloved, she is met with the same praise as before as if nothing had chang…

Fr. Mina continues with the rest of chapter 5 of the Song of Songs by discussing how the human soul begins to describe God at the invitation of the saints. Thus, the soul is encouraged to focus on the characteristics of God, who he is, and what he has done rather than itself, which is the remedy for her lukewarmness.…

1 Samuel 19 - Bible Study - Fr. Mina Dimitri by Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJBy Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Mina continues his study of the book of Song of Songs with the discussion of lukewarmness. In this state, the soul lacks commitment and love for God and prevents it from hearing the Lord’s voice. After lukewarmness when the soul ignites, the saints respond, “Tell us more about your beloved” which in turn begs the question from our Lord Jesus Ch…

Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim and Fr. Anthony Mourad host a combined Q&A between the Undergraduate and Graduate youth.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

The 4th and final lecture of the 2023 Graduate Youth Retreat. The theme of the retreat was "The Hidden Person of the Heart" (1 Peter 3:4), Fr. Kyrillos gave the final lecture on Inner Poverty, Meekness, and Modesty and gave beautiful definitions and steps we can take to attain these great virtues.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

The 2nd lecture of the 2023 Graduate Youth Retreat. The theme of the retreat was "The Hidden Person of the Heart" (1 Peter 3:4), Fr. Kyrillos gave the second lecture on Interior Silence. He goes through 12 different types of silence and expounds on how one can go about each type.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

The third lecture of the 2023 Graduate Youth Retreat. The theme of the retreat was "The Hidden Person of the Heart" (1 Peter 3:4), Fr. Kyrillos gave the third lecture on Receptivity and Capacity for Divine Life. He goes through the capacity we have and how one can become more receptive for Divine life.…

The 1st lecture of the 2023 Graduate Youth Retreat. The theme of the retreat was "The Hidden Person of the Heart" (1 Peter 3:4), Fr. Kyrillos gave the first lecture on the concepts of Hiddenness, Solitude, and Newness. He gave beautiful definitions for each concept as well as how we can go about living each one.…

Fr. Mina continues with chapter 4 of the Song of Songs by discussing what happens after the marriage of the soul to God and its commitment to him when the soul becomes lukewarm and leaves her husband at midnight. At the most intimate time, the soul leaves the Lord knocking at the door to remain in her comfort. Although we are in need of Him, God se…

Fr Mina continues his bible study with Song of Songs chapter 4 with more of the story of the souls marriage to God. Like a true lover, God describes to us the details of what he loves about us. Fr. Mina delves into the symbolism behind all beloved’s features that capture the lover’s heart, and how the love and word of God makes the beloved even mor…

In this week's bible study, Fr Mina discusses the next stage of the soul’s journey with God by describing our marriage to God and how we can enter into the eternal Trinitarian love with the thermometer of our love to God being suffering. As much as the human soul praises God in heaven, God praises the human soul in a perfect requited love.…

Fr. Mina continues with our study of the most beautiful song ever written. He speaks about how the human soul begins to feel discouraged when the soul does not feel God as it used to. The soul searches for God during the period of sin and doubt and does not find Him. When we do not find God in our laziness, we must rise now into action. The soul pe…

Fr. Mina continues the second chapter of Song of Songs by discussing the journey of the soul after she finds God and experiences the absence of God in periods of spiritual dryness. He explains how as doves, we can present little acts of love that become great.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr Mina continues Chapter 1 by expounding more on the initial period of grace as being a constant dialogue. He discusses how the way God sees us affects our prayer, and the lifting up our minds to be with the wounds of ChristBy Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Mina continues our study of the book Song of Songs. He begins with a quick recap of last week's bible study and reminds us that we are interpreting the book as typology. The woman is the human soul and the Beloved is God. Fr. Mina then gives a verse-by-verse breakdown of the next 7 verses. He continues to explain the period of initial grace and…

Fr. Mina returns with the Inn Bible Study. He begins the book Song of Songs which was written by King Solomon.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

His grace Bishop Karas gives the sermon on the last Sunday before the Coptic new year. His grace teaches us how to be prepared for the second coming.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Mark gives the sermon on the last Sunday before the Coptic New Year. Fr. Mark teaches us how to prepare for the end of times.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Jacob gives the sermon during the vespers for the feast of the revealing of the assumption of the body of St. Mary.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Augustine Daoud gives the sermon on the 12th Night of Nahda. Fr. Augustine continues with the theme of this year and instructs us on Self-Control. Fr. Augustine focuses on the importance of Asceticism when it comes to self-control.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Dr. Wahid gives the sermon on the 14th Night of Nahda. Dr. Wahid continues with the theme of the fruit of the Spirit and focuses on Joy.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

HG Bishop Saraphim gives the sermon on the 13th night of Nahda, during the vespers of the Feast of Transfiguration. His Grace speaks about the transfiguration and its relation to our mother St. Mary.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Mark Hanna gives the sermon on the 11th night of Nahda. Fr. Mark continues with the theme of this Nahda and instructs us on the fruit of Joy.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

HG Bishop Seraphim sings a song about St. Mary that he loved as a child in the 70's.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

The Melody for the Paramoun of Nativity.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ

Fr. Morcos gives the sermon on the 10th night of Nahda about faith, but focuses on dogma. He also warns us about some modern-day pitfalls and obstacles to faith.By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ