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Day 19 of the Nativity Fast

Reading for Today: Friday, December 13, 2024 – 4 Kiahk 1741

Mass Readings:
 
Reading Reference
Pauline Epistle Romans 10:4-18
Catholic Epistle 2 Peter 1:12-21
Acts Acts 3:1-16
Synaxarion
  • Martyrdom of Saint Andrew, one of the Twelve Apostles
  • Commemoration of the Consecration of the Church of St. John the Heracleian
  • Commemoration of the Transfer of the Bodies of Saints Anba Bishoy and Anba Paul of Tamouh to the Monastery of Anba Bishoy in Wadi El-Natroun
Psalm  Psalm 19:1, 4
Gospel  Matthew 10:1-15
 
Our Lord Jesus Christ chose the twelve apostles to be His disciples, to live with Him, hear Him, and accompany Him, so they may understand His teachings and pass them on to future generations. This is what we call the Apostolic Tradition, the teaching handed down by the apostles to the Church.

Day 18 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings :Thursday, 12th December 2024 — 3 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel

 

Reading Reference
Pauline Epistle Hebrews 9:1-12
Catholic Epistle 2 John 1:1-13
Acts of the Apostles Acts 1:1-14
Synaxarium  Entrance of Saint Mary into the Temple in Jerusalem
Divine Psalms Psalms 45:12-13
Divine Gospel Luke 1:39-56

“where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth” ( 40 )
St. Mary carries within her the Holy Christ and goes to do a service to Elizabeth, I wish we could carry our Christ within us and go to offer it to every human being, and this is what will make us and those who rejoice We visit them.

+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming

Why did Mary say, “For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden”?
a) She was from a poor family.
b) She felt unworthy of God’s favor.
c) She was humble.
d) She was a servant.

Day 17 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings: Wednesday, 11th December 2024 – 2 Kiahk 1741

Liturgy Reading
Pauline’s Epistle Philippians 3:20 – 4:9
Catholic Epistle James 5:9-20
Acts of the Apostles Acts 11:19-26
Synaxarium Departure of Saint Abba Hor, the Monk
Divine Psalms Psalms 34:19; 68:3
Divine Gospel Luke 12:32-44
 

Divine Gospel Reflection: “Let your loins be zoned” (Luke 12:35)

The Easterners wore long garments that, if not girded, would hinder their movement. Spiritually, this symbolizes the need to be ready for the Lord’s return, unburdened by worldly distractions.

Question:

After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming, what should be the state of your loins and lights?

a. Loins girded and lights burning
b. Loins covered and lights off
c. Loins resting and lights flickering
d. Loins tightened and lights dimmed


H.G. Bishop Antony Welcomes President El-Sisi in Ireland

May be an image of 7 people and aircraft
 
As part of his European tour, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited Dublin, Ireland, where he met with key political leaders and members of the Egyptian diaspora. Among those welcoming the president was H.G. Bishop Antony, the Coptic Orthodox Bishop of Ireland, Scotland, and Northeast England. The meeting highlighted the strong connection between the Egyptian government and its expatriate communities, as well as the respect for the role of the Coptic Orthodox Church in representing Egyptian heritage abroad.
Bishop Antony, known for his dedicated service to the Coptic community in Ireland and the UK, met the president at the airport. This gesture underlined the church’s continued efforts to foster unity and strengthen ties between the homeland and Egyptian communities abroad.

Day 16 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings: Tuesday, 10th December 2024 – 1 Kiahk 1741
Liturgy Gospel
Pauline’s Epistle 2 Timothy 3: 10 – 4: 22
Catholic Epistle 1 Peter 5: 1 – 14
Acts of the Apostles Acts 20: 17 – 38
Synaxarium  Kiahk 1 The departure of St.Peter Elrahawy, Bishop of Gaza
Consecration of the Church of the Saint, Anba Shenouda
Divine Psalms Psalms 73: 23,24,28
Divine Gospel John 10: 1 – 16
 

Christ presented Himself as light, bread, and vine. Here, he introduces himself as a shepherd, Good.

+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming

In John 10, to whom is Jesus referring when He speaks of those who do not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climb up some other way?
a. The shepherds
b. The sheep
c. Thieves and robbers
d. The Pharisees

Day 15 of the Nativity Fast

Reading for Today: Monday, December 9, 2024 – 30 Hatour 1741

Mass Readings:
 
Pauline’s Epistle 2 Corinthians 4:5 – 5:11
Catholic Epistle 1 Peter 2:18 – 3:7
Acts of the Apostles Acts 7: 23- 34
Synaxarium  Hatour 30 Martyrdom of St. Acacius, Patriarch of Constantinople
Consecration of the Church of Saints Cosmas, Damian, their brothers, and their mother
Martyrdom of St. John the Monk from Qalyub
Divine Psalms Psalm 107:32, 41, 42
Divine Gospel John 10:1-16
 
The Gospel of the Good Shepherd is read whenever the Church celebrates the commemoration of a saintly patriarch or bishop, or on the day of ordination or enthronement of the patriarch. This reflects Christ shepherding His Church through them. (This Gospel is read 38 times a year.)

Question: According to the parable of the Good Shepherd, why do the sheep follow the shepherd?
A. They follow him because he knows their names.
B. They follow him because he loves them.
C. They follow him because he has food to give them.
D. They follow him because they know his voice.

 

Day 14 of the Nativity Fast

Read for today: Sunday, 8 December 2024 – 29 Hatour 1741

Mass readings
Pauline’s Epistle Romans : 3: 1- 31
Catholic Epistle 1 John 1: 1 -2:6
Acts of the Apostles Acts 7: 23- 34
Synaxarium  Hatour 29 The Commemoration of the Three Major Feasts of the Lord
The martyrdom of Pope Peter, the Seal of the Martyrs, 17 The
Martyrdom of Pope Clementus of Bromia
The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Divine Psalms Psalms 44: 13
Divine Gospel Luke 1: 26-38 
 

“Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be?’ And I do not know a man?”
The question of the Virgin does not indicate doubt, but she does not know how this is done while she is a virgin and She vowed herself to serve the temple without marriage. This was the first and last time in History to conceive a virgin without planting humans.

+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming
The angel appeared to the Virgin Mary to tell her:
A- That she would give birth to the child Jesus
B- That she had found favour with God
C- That Elizabeth was pregnant
D- All of the above is true

Day 13 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings :Saturday, 7th December 2024 — 28 Hatour 1741
Liturgy Gospel

 
Pauline’s Epistle Hebrews 7: 18 – 8 : 13
Catholic Epistle 3 John 1: 1 – 15
Acts of the Apostles Acts 15: 36 – 16: 5
Synaxarium  Hatour 28 Martyrdom of St.Sarabamon, Bishop of Nakiyos
Divine Psalms Psalms 99: 6 – 7
Divine Gospel John 16: 20 – 33
 

No One will take away your joy from you” [(22) for their joy is Jesus Himself. St. Augustine

+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming

Jesus compares the disciples’ sorrow to what?
A) A woman in travail
B) A lost sheep
C) A seed dying
D) A storm passing

Day 12 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings Friday, 6th December 2024 – 27 Hatour 1741

Liturgy Gospel

 
Pauline’s Epistle Galatians 1: 1 – 19
Catholic Epistle James 1: 1 – 12
Acts of the Apostles Acts 15: 13 – 21
Synaxarium  Hatour 27 Martyrdom of St.James the Mangled (Sawn)
Divine Psalms Psalms 78: 5 Psalms 135: 5
Divine Gospel Mark 10: 35 – 45
 

As for the cup that I drink, you will drink it, and with the dye with which I am stained, you will be stained. As for sitting on my right hand and on my left, I can only give it to those for whom I am prepared” [39-40].
It is as if to say to them, “You will suffer with me and also be martyred, but the matter for you to enjoy the glories of the kingdom is a divine command given to you not according to your material mind, but according to God’s saving plan.”

+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming
The disciples disagreed about who:
A- would be the greatest among them
B- would be a servant to everyone
C- would cast out demons
D- would cause one of the little believers to stumble.

Day 11 of the Nativity Fast

Today’s Readings : Thursday, 5th December 2024 — 26 Hatour 174
Liturgy Gospel
 
Pauline’s Epistle Romans 8 : 14 – 27
Catholic Epistle 1 Peter 2 : 11 – 17
Acts of the Apostles Acts 19 : 11 – 20
Synaxarium  Hatour 26 Commemoration of the Martyrdom of the Saints Balaryanos and His Brother Thiborinos
  Commemoration of St.Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa
Divine Psalms Psalms 66 : 12 – 14
Divine Gospel Luke 21 : 12 – 19
 
“ And before all this, they lay their hands upon you, and cast you out. And they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, And ye shall be led before kings and governors for my name’s sake. Put in your hearts that you should not be anxious before, that you may protest. For I give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your recalcitrant men cannot resist or contradict.” ( 12-15)
If The enemy of good uses all means, especially physical violence against believers, as believers accept from their Messiah, there is wisdom and wisdom so that the resisters may feel weak before the oppressed.
 
+ (Please select the correct answers from the options given. After reading the Gospel chapter and hearing the voice of the Lord to you on this day and transforming
During persecutions, what did Jesus promise His disciples?
a. Instant rescue
b. A way to avoid them
c. A mouth and wisdom
d. Power to retaliate
 

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