St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church Podcast - Adult Class

Ulises Garcia - True leadership is a spiritual responsibility—not a title—shaped by what guides us internally, whether fear, approval, or faith, and deepened by compassion for the hidden struggles behind people's behavior. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father Gregory Boyle The Wounds of the Risen Christ...

Sam Wasfi - Pride is the most insidious sin because it hides within spiritual acts, and true humility only comes through surrendering our self-reliance to God—a painful but necessary path to genuine spiritual growth. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Cherished Belonging by Father Gregory Boyle The Wounds of the Risen Christ: A Reflectio...

Mary von dem Bussche - People who cause harm aren't morally bad — they're wounded. True belonging means cherishing others with tenderness, recognizing that hurt people hurt people, and that healing, not moral judgment, is what transforms lives. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent The Wounds...

Randy Fanous - On Thomas Sunday, the risen Christ keeps his wounds rather than erasing them — showing that healing transforms our scars instead of removing them. A reflection on vulnerability, and on what it means to be a husband and father who points his family to Christ. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder...

AD Mark Soliman - The resurrection, ascension, and Pentecost are interconnected milestones of Christ's ministry, culminating in the Holy Spirit's descent, which empowers believers to live a life of overflowing, selfless love. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father...

Ashraf Ibrahim - The Eucharist and catechism have been deeply connected since the early Church, with historical sources showing that understanding the faith is essential to fully participating in worship. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father Gregory Boyle

Tony Soliman - The resurrection is not just a past event but a way of life, and the 50 days after Easter are a call to live deeply in the joy of the risen Christ rather than losing the spiritual gains of Holy Week. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father Gregory Boy...

AD Mark Soliman - True faith means coming to Christ out of genuine love and repentance—like the sinful woman—not merely to receive benefits, as Simon the Pharisee did. Christ seeks those who recognize their need for Him. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father Grego...

AD Mark Soliman - The story of the sinful woman who wept at Jesus's feet illustrates how two people can be in the same presence of Christ yet have completely different responses—one receiving transformation, the other nothing. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father...

John Abdou - A reflection on the sin of certainty. Click the icon below to listen.   Related Stories Leadership as a Spiritual Responsibility Step 23: Pride From the Ladder of Divine Ascent Cherished Belonging by Father Gregory Boyle

Mike Gabrawy - A discussion on transformation and finding joy in the struggle. Click the icon below to listen.

Kathy Farag - a reflection on the life of Mother Cabrini. Click the icon below to listen.

Justin Soliman - A reflection on a recent service trip to help orphans in Mexico. Click the icon below to listen.

Mena Ghebranious - A discussion on the Book of Proverbs. Click the icon below to listen.

A reflection on detachment and surrender and the different ways we can know God. Click the icon below to listen.

A reflection on the depth of the Cross. Click the icon below to listen.

A reflection on the life of a contemporary saint. Click the icon below to listen.

A reflection on God’s love. Click the icon below to listen.

A discussion on nourishing a strong relationship with your children. Click the icon below to listen.

AD Mark Soliman - A reflection on the life of Saint Annasimone. Click the icon below to listen.

Makar Naguib - Why it is critical that we look upon our spouses with admiration, respect, warm approval, and pleasure. Click the icon below to listen.

Mark Guirguis - We are continuing and fulfilling the service of the Apostles. Click the icon below to listen.

Ulises Garcia - A reflection on pursuing alignment with God and being comfortable in our spiritual lives. Click the icon below to listen.

AD Mark Soliman - Dealing with suffering or problems by accepting God’s Will and choosing the Cross. Click the icon below to listen.

Kathy Abraham - A reflection on the importance of waiting on the Lord, and suggestions for how to do so. Click the icon below to listen.