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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. Desp...

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. Desp...

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. Desp...

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 D...

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 – Apri...

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.thegoodsavio...

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.thegoods...

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 6 - The Duty of the Present Moment the Only Rule Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 18, 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 An...

Fr. Daniel explains that although we were baptized as babies, we have the opportunity to participate in the renewal of our spirits through confession and repentance. We are also reminded of God’s grace in our own rebirth when we participate by attending the baptisms of our brothers and sisters in church. Tune in to hear more. Fr. Daniel Meleka – April 17, 2021 Christ the Savior American Coptic Ort...

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 5 - The Common Way of all Souls Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 17, 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.thegoodsa...

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 4 - God Does All for a Soul of Goodwill Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 16, 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.t...

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 3 - The Different Duties of Abandonment Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 15, 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.t...

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 2 - The Pains and Consolations of Abandonment Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 14, 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...

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 1 - Sacrifice, the Foundation of Sanctity Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 13, 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...

The Sacrament of the Present Moment by Jean-Pierre de Caussade Chapter 3 - Section 8 - God Reigns in a Pure Heart Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 12, 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 3 - Section 7 - Divine Favors Offered to All Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 11, 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 in order to live a more righteous life we must seek God‘s glory actively practicing the 3 P’s. Practical surrender, prayer, and patience. Tune in to hear more. Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 10, 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.thegood...

The Sacrament of the Present Moment by Jean-Pierre de Caussade Chapter 3 - Section 6 - Submission, a Free Gift To God Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 10, 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 3 - Section 5 - The Great Merit of Pure Faith Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 9, 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 3 - Section 4 - Abandonment, a Source of Joy Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 8, 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 3 - Section 3 - Abandonment, a Pledge of Predestination  Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 7, 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 3 - Section 2 - The Most Perfect Way Fr. Joseph Abraham – April 6, 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