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QuickviewHidden Among Us – Volume 1: The Lives of Fr. Abdel Massih of Manahra, the Fool for Christ, and Metropolitan Mena, His Disciple
Monasticism, Saints, Spirituality$20.00
QuickviewHidden Among Us – Volume 1: The Lives of Fr. Abdel Massih of Manahra, the Fool for Christ, and Metropolitan Mena, His Disciple
Monasticism, Saints, SpiritualityHidden Among Us is a collection of writings that records the lives of modern Coptic Orthodox Christian saints and righteous individuals, many of whom lived within the last century. Gathered from firsthand testimonies, these accounts assemble what might otherwise have remained scattered, untranslated, or lost forever. Many of the biographies presented here appear in English for the very first time, while some have never been properly transcribed in any language until now. Here, the reader is brought face-to-face with the real lives of clergy, laypeople, monastics, and servants who were made holy while living in our mundane, broken world. Together, these biographies form both a devotional treasury for the faithful, and a living witness to the abiding work of Christ in the present day. In an age marked by spiritual lukewarmness and confusion, these pages are written to prove that sainthood is not distant, theoretical, or confined to another era. Hidden Among Us affirms that the grace of Christ is still at work, and that saints are still being made.$20.00 -
QuickviewHow to Serve
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, SpiritualityWhat is service in Christianity, and how does one serve as a Christian? In How to Serve, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef answers these questions and many others on a subject he knows intimately, speaking not from book knowledge but from his vast decades-long experience in service, spanning from when he was a young man serving in the Sunday school movement in Egypt to his ordination as a bishop for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States in 1992, continuing to the present. In this book, His Eminence also explores the principles of effective service, how to avoid burnout, how to handle conflict in service, and the challenges we face in the 21st century. Christ is the pattern of service, and our goal is to imitate Christ, who said, "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve," and "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet."$11.00 -
QuickviewHow to Overcome Addiction
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityWhen we speak about addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is drug and alcohol addiction because this problem represents a danger threatening individuals, families, and society at large. Addiction, however, is not in reality limited to only drugs and alcohol, but its concept extends to encompass every habit that holds a person captive. Despite the damage resulting from the dominion of these habits over a person-whether from the health, mental, or material aspect, or their effect on the social condition-nevertheless, the person continues to practice them because he is robbed of his will and freedom. In a new volume of his "How to" series, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef addresses the subject of addiction, explaining its elements, causes, symptoms, and treatment, in his customary succinct style. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX.$8.00 -
QuickviewChrist is Risen from the Dead
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Spirituality, TheologyWhat is the place of the resurrection in our lives? Is it a mere intellectual piece of information? Is it a change of diet, from a plant-based to an animal-based diet? The resurrection is the center of the Apostles' preaching. As St. Paul the Apostle said, "And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty." If Christ's life had ended by His death and burial, then He would not have been God, but rather someone who had lived among us for a while, who had nice teachings, who died and the story ended. Then we would not have been saved, but would have still been in our sins. Therefore, we need a clear understanding of the depth and impact of the resurrection on our lives, even in our day-to-day actions and interactions, to live the life of the resurrection to its fullest. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX.$9.00 -
QuickviewUnderstanding the Crowning Ceremony of the Coptic Orthodox Church
Rites, The Parthenos Press$13.00
QuickviewUnderstanding the Crowning Ceremony of the Coptic Orthodox Church
Rites, The Parthenos PressStep into the sacred beauty of the Holy Crowning Ceremony, the Coptic Orthodox marriage ceremony, where two lives are woven into one divine tapestry. This book gently unveils the spiritual heartbeat of the marriage rite, illuminating each symbol, gesture, and blessing with warmth and clarity. Through luminous illustrations and soulful reflections, readers are invited not just to observe the ceremony but to enter it, to see its mysteries, feel its depth, and discover the timeless godly love story it tells.$13.00 -
QuickviewThe Fragrance of Christ – Volume 2: Stories of Ordinary People Striving for Extraordinary Holiness
Saints, Spirituality$12.99
QuickviewThe Fragrance of Christ – Volume 2: Stories of Ordinary People Striving for Extraordinary Holiness
Saints, SpiritualityIn The Fragrance of Christ, Fr. Louka Sidarous, a beloved Coptic Orthodox priest, shares true stories of ordinary people-parents, workers, and servants-pursuing extraordinary holiness. These are not tales of monks in the wilderness or saints of distant ages; these are firsthand accounts of everyday men and women who lived their lives according to the Gospel and exuded the sweet aroma of Christ naturally and sincerely. Fr. Louka reminds us that holiness is a journey of walking with Christ, stumbling, and rising again, through His grace. In this six-volume series, he reveals the reality of timeless sanctity within our beautiful Church-a holiness that transcends time, place, and circumstance and is within reach for everyone. It is not achieved through extraordinary means, but through an ordinary life overflowing with extraordinary love for God and others. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Fr. Louka Sidarous, ordained as a presbyter in the Coptic Orthodox Church by the saint Pope Kyrillos VI, began his ministry in St. George Church in Sporting, Alexandria, Egypt, and eventually served in the United States in Los Angeles. He departed on August 26, 2020, leaving behind an example of faith, humility, and love and encouraging all his spiritual children to pursue the life of consecration and holiness he lived daily.$12.99 -
QuickviewThe Living Gospel: The Life of St. Pishoy Kamel
Saints, SpiritualityNestled on the shores of Alexandria, Egypt, in the twentieth century, was a priest who served his parish for a mere two decades. Yet, this brief service in a city in Egypt revolutionized the way the Coptic world approaches ministry today. Ever since his canonization in 2022, people in the West have begun hearing the name "Fr. Pishoy Kamel" in liturgical services, and brief stories from his life, yet have a limited knowledge of who this new saint really is and why he is canonized. Some might know him as the priest who established seven churches in Alexandria, and the Diocese of Los Angeles in the United States, or even as the priest who gave engaging sermons, and revived the concept of "relational ministry" in a once-dying service. Yet it is unlikely that many are familiar with him as the modest man who was loyal to his friends, loved sunrises, and would even double-book himself and show up late to events! As well as being a canonized saint, he is also a relatable intercessor. This complete English biography on the life of St. Pishoy Kamel is intended to bring his story to the diaspora, introducing readers to a priest whose sainthood is not one based on miracles, but rather a deep love and dedication to his Maker in every thought, action, and word.$20.00 -
QuickviewOn the Ego & the Love of Praise
H.H. Pope Shenouda III, SpiritualityOne of the principal spiritual wars is the ego or the self, being the most important element that hinders the spiritual life and breaks it down. The ego was the reason behind the fall of a great angel of the rank of the cherubim, so he became the Devil and a leader of demons. The love of self is a mother sin that gives birth to a multitude of sins. In the first part of this book, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III speaks about the ego and the reasons behind the heightened sense of self and how to eliminate it. In the second part, he treats the subject of the love of praise and honor, one of the most pernicious daughters of the ego, addressing its various degrees, its consequences, and how one might flee from it. This book also provides spiritual means and exercises for the purpose of eliminating the ego, the fiercest foe that stunts one’s spiritual growth. By these means and exercises, the spiritual person can progress to self-denial, to self-condemnation, and to the phrase “No longer I, but Christ...”$10.00 -
QuickviewThis is the Spiritual Life
SpiritualityFew, if any, early followers of Jesus could have imagined their life stories written down and passed on through generations of readers. Let Your Light is a collection of short stories sharing pivotal life moments of individuals from the New Testament and early Church. The reader slowly discovers the Biblical or saint story as details emerge, creating a personal connection to Holy Scripture. Hearing the thoughts of each saint, the reader experiences the incredible transformation themselves.$9.00 -
QuickviewLet Your Light: Short Stories of Men and Women Who Shone Christ
Saints, Spirituality$6.99
QuickviewLet Your Light: Short Stories of Men and Women Who Shone Christ
Saints, SpiritualityFew, if any, early followers of Jesus could have imagined their life stories written down and passed on through generations of readers. Let Your Light is a collection of short stories sharing pivotal life moments of individuals from the New Testament and early Church. The reader slowly discovers the Biblical or saint story as details emerge, creating a personal connection to Holy Scripture. Hearing the thoughts of each saint, the reader experiences the incredible transformation themselves.$6.99 -
QuickviewNo One Can Harm the Man Who Does Not Injure Himself
Early Church Today Series, Spirituality$6.99
QuickviewNo One Can Harm the Man Who Does Not Injure Himself
Early Church Today Series, SpiritualitySt. John Chrysostom, one of the greatest preachers and commentators in the entire Christian world, was the Patriarch of Constantinople from AD 398 to 407. His influential preaching and eloquence earned him the title “Chrysostom,” meaning “The Golden Mouth.” After suffering unspeakable persecution from the Empress and others who despised his unyielding uprightness, St. John was banished in AD 404 near the end of his life. It was from there, from the land of exile, that he composed this powerful, beautiful treatise. This he sent to his friend Olympia, a noble lady. Having endured harsh conditions, grievous illnesses, and being away from his flock, St. John bears witness to the power of Christianity—that no one can truly harm a man unless he injures himself.$6.99 -
QuickviewOn the Cross of Christ
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, SpiritualityThe cross is the center of Christianity, answering the all-important question of how God saved humanity. Although the cross was a curse and a symbol of shame and defeat, Christianity has transformed it into a blessing and a symbol of honor and victory. With it, we adorn ourselves, our homes, and our belongings. And we make the sign of the cross innumerable times daily; however, we have grown so accustomed to seeing the cross that we may have lost sight of its profound meaning and great power, and may have begun to wear a cross and make the sign of the cross out of force of habit. In this book, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef uncovers this lost treasure, concisely explaining the various aspects of the cross, which not only affect our faith and salvation but also our day-to-day practical life.$9.99 -
QuickviewHow to Benefit from the Divine Liturgy
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Prayer, RitesThe Divine Liturgy of the Eucharist is the greatest activity humankind participates in, because in the Liturgy we have Jesus Christ, Emmanuel our God, physically with us on the Altar, and He gives us His body and His blood, to feed on Him and to live forever. In the Divine Liturgy, true fellowship is actualized, with the Holy Trinity and with one another. Many of us may have attended the Divine Liturgy countless times, but we may not know how to fully benefit from it. We come to the spring of living water, yet leave thirsty. His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef explains the essential role of the Divine Liturgy in our lives and provides definite steps to help us prepare for the Liturgy and fully benefit from this truly divine work of the people.$7.99 -
QuickviewGender Identity
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, SpiritualityLiving in a time when homosexuality and transgenderism are not only widely accepted but also celebrated and promoted, we are continually bombarded with misinformation. Are they considered an alternative lifestyle? Are they an illness and a sin? After laying the foundation of the Orthodox Christian principles of sexuality, Metropolitan Youssef sets out to treat this complex topic with sensitivity from Christian, social, and scientific perspectives. His Eminence outlines the stages of change toward full recovery from homosexuality and transgenderism, emphasizing that transforming the heart comes before changing the external behavior. He encourages all to love everyone but hate the sin. This book offers an alternative path where people can live a more abundant life, full of joy and peace, which can only be achieved through developing a genuine relationship with God.$9.99 -
QuickviewHow to Endure Injustice
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Spirituality"For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps" (1 Peter 2:21). We are all called to endure injustice, and we need to endure because we live in a world corrupted by sin. In this world, we will suffer from sickness, injustice, unfairness, financial challenges, the death and loss of loved ones, persecution as Christians, and oppression. We will all be exposed to various forms of suffering. If we do not learn how to endure, we will become bitter and angry. Without the virtue of endurance, we will have no peace and joy in our lives. Using Biblical and life examples, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef explains the virtue of endurance and presents clear, practical steps to acquire this essential virtue.$7.99 -
QuickviewWho is the Rich Man That Shall be Saved?
Early Church Today Series, Saints, Spirituality$6.99
QuickviewWho is the Rich Man That Shall be Saved?
Early Church Today Series, Saints, Spirituality"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God," said the Lord Jesus Christ, a statement that greatly astonished the disciples at that time and has continued to astonish many throughout the generations. St. Clement expounded on the encounter between the rich young ruler and Christ, an encounter that showed high hopes at the start, yet ended with the rich man walking away in despair. Is it sinful to be rich? Can a rich person be saved? St. Clement of Alexandria, a Church Father who was born in the second century AD and became the head of the Catechetical School at Alexandria, answers these questions and others in this treatise, providing an understanding that is as relevant and applicable to us today as it was many centuries ago.$6.99 -
QuickviewThe Life of St. Macrina
Early Church Today Series, Saints, SpiritualityThis is the tender story of St. Macrina's life, written by her brother St. Gregory of Nyssa. She was the eldest child to one of the most virtuous families in Christian history. Not only did she have a formative influence on her brothers St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa, St. Peter of Sebaste, and Naucratius, but she also became a guide for her mother to renounce the world and pursue a godly manner of life. In the words of St. Gregory concerning St. Macrina and her mother, "These women fell short of the angelic and immaterial nature only in so far as they appeared in bodily form." It is the story of loss and love, of triumph over all the allurements of the world, of the angelic life of the saints while they are as yet in an earthbound body. It is the story of St. Macrina who became a beacon of hope for all those who desire to dedicate their life to God.$6.99 -
QuickviewThe Fragrance of Christ – Volume 1: Stories of Ordinary People Striving for Extraordinary Holiness
Saints, Spirituality$12.99
QuickviewThe Fragrance of Christ – Volume 1: Stories of Ordinary People Striving for Extraordinary Holiness
Saints, SpiritualityIn The Fragrance of Christ, Fr. Louka Sidarous, a beloved Coptic Orthodox priest, shares true stories of ordinary people-parents, workers, and servants-pursuing extraordinary holiness. These are not tales of monks in the wilderness or saints of distant ages; these are firsthand accounts of everyday men and women who lived their lives according to the Gospel and exuded the sweet aroma of Christ naturally and sincerely. Fr. Louka reminds us that holiness is a journey of walking with Christ, stumbling, and rising again, through His grace. In this six-volume series, he reveals the reality of timeless sanctity within our beautiful Church-a holiness that transcends time, place, and circumstance and is within reach for everyone. It is not achieved through extraordinary means, but through an ordinary life overflowing with extraordinary love for God and others.$12.99 -
QuickviewThe Story of the Monk in the Cell Next-Door
Monasticism, Saints, SpiritualityThe recluse is the monk who continues to live in a monastery, but he adheres to his cell and does not go out of it. He does not sever his ties with the community; rather he follows the discipline of the solitary while he is in his cell. Such was the discipline of Father Tadros of the Monastery of Abba Paul, a rare example of the discipline of the recluse monk and one of the pillars of monasticism in this generation, which might not recur in the near future. While it is certainly not feasible for everyone to follow his discipline, we can emulate his love for unceasing prayer and praise, his seriousness in his spiritual life, and his death to the world and everything and everyone around him. Reading the lives of the saints ignites in us a desire to live a true and genuine life with God, striving to follow in the footsteps of saints.$7.99 -
QuickviewFoundations of the Coptic Language: Volume 1
Church History, Coptic LanguageThe Coptic language is the language of the Egyptian fathers and forefathers, preceding the entrance of Christianity into Egypt. It is the language in which the fathers of most of the land of Egypt read the Holy Scriptures. It is the language in which the fathers of Coptic monasticism wrote their sayings and in which their biographies were written. It is also the language in which the Coptic Church enjoys the prayers of the Divine Liturgy and the daily Psalmody to the present day. The book Foundations of the Coptic Language by the reverend monk, Fr. Andreas of the Monastery of St. Macarius is one of the rare books, which delves into the depths of the language, and it explains all its grammar in a plain way, making its mysteries clear. Learning the Coptic language is essential to understand the Coptic heritage, and to practice our life in the Church with understanding and awareness, according to the commandment of St. Paul the Apostle: "I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding."$30.00 -
QuickviewHow to Know the Will of God
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, SpiritualityIn How to Know the Will of God, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef tackles one of the most frequently asked questions, in his simple yet profound style, stemming from close familiarity with the subject and deep personal experience. After explaining the different types of the wills of God, H.E. presents practical steps as a guide to discovering the will of God in our life. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary University in San Antonio, TX.$7.99 -
QuickviewThe Life of Abba John Kame
Early Church Today Series, Saints, SpiritualityAbba John Kame is one of the greatest monks and monastic leaders of Scetis, who departed in the ninth century. He took an unconventional route to the monastic life. Abba John was married yet remained celibate while living under the same roof with his wife, before abandoning the world for an intimate life with God in the deserts. Because of his virtues, he could not, however, remain concealed, but brethren gathered around him, and he became their Abba and guide. He gained renown and built a monastery for them in Scetis, which later carried his name. The Life of Abba John Kame reveals that God deals with each and every one of us in a unique way, and makes it perfectly clear that no obstacles or circumstances can hinder anyone from pursuing an authentic life with God. It is a story of love for God, surpassing any other; a story of courage, to fulfill God's will in one's life unwaveringly. It is the story of each one of us, who yearn to live a godly life to the fullest of our ability, a yearning which Abba John Kame kindles in our heart.$7.99 -
QuickviewOn the Eucharist and the Liturgy
Early Church Today Series, Rites, TheologySt. Cyril of Jerusalem expounds during his catechetical lectures (c. 347 AD) on the Eucharist, and also on the liturgy, which almost identically matches the order and substance of the liturgy as is in effect today in the Coptic Orthodox Church. This book provides St. Cyril’s lectures laid out in three segments: Chapter 1 provides St. Cyril’s teachings that can be applied to how one should ready themselves for partaking of the Eucharist. Chapter 2 delves into the mystery of the body and the blood of Christ. Chapter 3, the lengthiest portion of the book, not only provides St. Cyril’s lectures as he walks through the liturgy step, by step, but also alongside those lectures you will find the relevant Coptic Church’s liturgical prayers used most commonly today, and accompanying editorial explanations that draw the connection between what St. Cyril taught nearly seventeen centuries ago and what is practiced in modern times.$7.99 -
QuickviewHow to Pray
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Prayer, SpiritualityPrayer is a connection with God, a means of communication through which I make known to God my own requests. In this book, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef explores the types of prayer and explains how prayer is the source of true peace and joy, especially during trials and tribulations. His Eminence also offers invaluable conditions and directions for prayer. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary University in San Antonio, TX.$9.99 -
QuickviewThe Letters of Abba Ammonas
Early Church Today Series, Saints, SpiritualityAbba Ammonas was a disciple of St. Anthony the Great and his successor in directing the brethren dwelling in the Outer Mountain after the repose of St. Anthony. From his sayings, not only do we learn that he lived for a time in Scetis and was ordained as a bishop, but also that he was one of the greatest and most peculiar desert personalities of the fourth century. His letters, thirteen in number, reveal the inner thought of Abba Ammonas, of someone who had a firsthand, profound monastic experience, who had seen, tasted, and lived the true and unspotted monastic life. He elucidates with such clarity of thought and ingenuity of expression the mysteries of the pure monastic life-and the spiritual life in general-fitting of a disciple of the father of monasticism, as someone who is intimately acquainted with the Christian struggles, the demonic warfare and how to overcome them, the consolations and joys of the Christian way of life, the work of grace, the virtues and their acquisition. Thus, this book is requisite for every Christian striving to live a genuine Christian life.$11.99 -
QuickviewAgainst New Heresies
H.H. Pope Shenouda III, Spirituality, TheologyThe dangers of the new heresies, refuted in this book, are that they originate from people who are within the Church-or who were so-and that these heresies were used to wrongly express the Orthodox faith. Some of those, who wrote and spread these heresies, have lived abroad and have become influenced by the ideological deviations that are there. Others, though they have not been abroad, have read books published by Western writers, have become influenced by them, have adopted their ideas, and have desired to spread what they have adopted. And yet there are others who love any new opinion, the foreign, anomalous, and they see self-glory in spreading it-for they now know what others do not. His Holiness Pope Shenouda III addresses, in this book, some of the most dangerous new heresies, which constitute theological concepts of the uttermost gravity. Out of His Holiness' responsibility to preserve the teaching of the Church pure of any blemish, he explains the erroneous ideas, so that our generation may hand it down to the coming generations sound as it has been handed down to us.$19.99 -
QuickviewReturning to God: The Life of Abba Moses the Strong
Saints, The Parthenos PressRepentance is not only a second chance, but it is the help and work of the Holy Spirit. Repentance is the work of God in the life of a sinner. The story of St. Moses is a wonderful example of how to lead a life of repentance. It is a strong proof of the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the sinner and His guidance to a life of repentance. It is a story of hope for anyone fighting sin, and St. Moses is a role model to follow in the life of victory.$6.99 -
QuickviewWho is St. Basil the Great?
Saints, The Parthenos PressSt. Basil, titled the Great, is a fourth century Early Church Father, who fiercely defended the upright Faith against Arianism and other heresies that put the Church in peril, established monasticism in the East, built hospitals for the poor. Who is St. Basil? provides a sketch of St. Basil's life and a summary of the works he composed. It also presents inspiring and beautiful excerpts of his writing on diverse topics, giving a sweeping glimpse into St. Basil's thought, in hope of stimulating the reader's appetite to delve more deeply into the writing of one of the greatest saints of the Church.$5.99 -
QuickviewDaniel’s Great Adventures! Book One: Daniel is Baptized!
Children's Books, RitesDaniel's first adventure begins with his baptismal day! Join him as his parents bring him to the church to be baptized, giving joy to everyone present. And most importantly, Daniel is fulfilling the Lord Jesus Christ's commandment: "Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God" (John 3:5)$9.99 -
QuickviewCoptic Orthodox Liturgical History — Book 2: Liturgical Seasons (Fasts, Feasts, and Special Propers)
Church History, Rites$22.99
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QuickviewA Day with the Lord Jesus
Prayer, SpiritualityA Day with the Lord Jesus offers an exercise in the direction of life we seek to live, as an easy way to spend our daily works with Christ, through Christ, and in Christ. These pages are presented foremost to those who desire to spend a day in examining themselves by themselves, without human interference, and the Lord Jesus will Himself be the Teacher. And such a day of retreat and meditation can take place in solitude or stillness, or in the midst of surroundings and the daily preoccupations in our life.$7.99 -
QuickviewCome, Follow Me – On the Life of Discipleship
H.H. Pope Shenouda III, SpiritualityThe life of service begins by being a disciple, and the deeper a person dives into their being a disciple, the more successful they are in their service. Blessed is the person who lives as a disciple their whole life, learning every day, from everything, even after they have become teachers to others. Therefore, this book is for all, and not for church servants only. Whoever desires to reap benefit will benefit by it, and it will direct a person to many other sources from which they can receive knowledge.$7.99 -
QuickviewAbba Arsenius – The Tutor of the Emperor’s Sons
Saints, SpiritualityAbba Arsenius, who lived in luxury and pleasure, living the life of kings, who was a scholar in Rome, honored in Constantinople, tutor of Emperors, living in palaces-his food becomes dried bread and a morsel of beans, his drink a little of foul water with a great deal of tears. After being an eloquent rhetorician, he becomes the most renowned model of silence. And he, whom they could not find a better tutor than him in Rome, becomes passionate about learning from others, and with the least nod. And he, who had mastered Latin and Greek, both language and culture, seeks to learn the alphabet on the path of virtue from a simple monk. And after having for a time taken pleasure in fragrant perfumes, he is pleased that water become fetid in his cell, in the vessel in which he soaked the palm leaves, without complaining.$6.99 -
QuickviewAccording to My Will, I Did Eat
Church History, TheologySeveral theological, interpretational problems were stirred up in the Church, preoccupying many of the youth and church servants, leading to a sort of discord, skepticism and finger-pointing. Therefore, I have taken it upon myself to attempt the role of ideological reconciliation, to preserve the peace of the Church and the soundness of teaching, "redeeming the time, because the days are evil." How do we understand our faith? Do we need to discover it? There is a vast difference between a doctrine and the explanation of the doctrine, and also between the faith of the catholic [universal] Church and the personal opinion of some Fathers. Therefore, we should return to the sources of teaching in the Church. Using these sources, this book addresses our relationship with Adam's sin, and answers the all-important question: Were we affected by his sin, or by its consequences only, that is, death and corruption, or were we not affected at all?$9.99 -
QuickviewThe Life of Saint Mary of Egypt
SaintsThe Life of Saint Mary of Egypt is the story of a young woman who fully abandoned herself to living in sin, not for the sake of gain but to gratify her unbridled lust, until she came to herself through God’s intervention, and fled to the desert, to lead a life of profound repentance until her repose in AD 421. This is the story of the love of God, who seeks the salvation for every soul, no matter how deep someone may have sunk into the mire of sin; it is the story of severe repentance from a severely sinful life, of cleansing the heart with profuse tears for a life wasted in filth; it is the story of love for God who loved us first, of striving to lead a life pleasing to Him, after having lived for sinful pleasures. Though it may seem to be from a forgotten time, the remembrance of this story is crucial for all, that it may kindle in us a fervent love for God and zeal to offer true repentance for our sins, that we may obtain an ending pleasing to God, like that of St. Mary of Egypt.$4.99 -
QuickviewGalatians, Ephesians, Philippians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$16.99
QuickviewGalatians, Ephesians, Philippians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series[GALATIANS] St. Paul wrote this letter to the churches of Galatia, to respond to Judaizers who claimed that salvation was through the law. He proves that salvation is through the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. St. Paul also defended his apostleship, in response to attacks by Judaizers undermining him as not being an eyewitness of the Lord Jesus Christ. [EPHESIANS] St. Paul writes to the faithful in Ephesus (in modern-day Turkey), to describe the blessing of being members in the Church, which is the body of Christ, and also discusses the importance of behaving in a manner worthy of the calling to be members in Christ’s body. [PHILIPPIANS] St. Paul wrote this letter while imprisoned in Rome under house arrest, expressing gratitude to the Philippians for their generous financial support, and comforting them because of their concern about him while he was in prison. In this letter, he conveys a tone of joy throughout, despite the circumstances he was facing.$16.99 -
QuickviewActs
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary SeriesAs the only record of the first thirty years of the early Church, the book known as The Acts of the Apostles, follows the ministry of the apostles, with a particular focus on St. Peter in the first half, and St. Paul in the second half. The author of the book is St. Luke the Evangelist, "the beloved physician" as St. Paul described him (Colossians 4:14), who was a companion of the apostles during several missionary trips; it was the second historical account written by St. Luke to a man named Theophilus (assumed to be a Roman officer), with the first account being the Gospel of St. Luke (after which Theophilus is presumed to have converted to Christianity). This book, inspired by God, records for us the establishment and early growth of the Church, and relates several conversions (Ethiopian eunuch, St. Paul, and Cornelius). Without this work, we would be without an answer to "what happened next" after the gospel accounts, we would not have the context to help us understand many of the writings of St. Paul, and we would not have the benefit of seeing the Holy Spirit's work in the ministry of the apostles, as they fulfilled God's directive and theme of this book: "You shall be witnesses to Me" (Acts 1:8).$25.99 -
QuickviewThe Sacrament of Repentance and Confession
Rites, Spirituality, The Parthenos PressIn this short guide, Mrs. Kiristin Sarkis Youssef has compiled together a confession guide that is extremely easy to read and follow. The goal of this guide is to help understand the importance of the Sacrament of Repentance and Confession while alleviating many of the popular questions and myths that many have surrounding the Sacrament.$6.99 -
QuickviewTreasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 3 (of 3)
Spirituality, The Parthenos Press$19.99
QuickviewTreasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 3 (of 3)
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QuickviewTreasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 2 (of 3)
Spirituality, The Parthenos Press$18.99
QuickviewTreasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 2 (of 3)
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QuickviewTreasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 1 (of 3)
Spirituality, The Parthenos Press$18.99
QuickviewTreasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 1 (of 3)
Spirituality, The Parthenos PressFrom our publishing imprint, The Parthenos Press, we have here: Treasures of Grace--Great Fast (Expanded Edition)--Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 1 (of 3)$18.99 -
QuickviewLover of the Wilderness: Life and Teaching of Father Pimen of the Monastery of the Syrians
Saints, Spirituality$19.99
QuickviewLover of the Wilderness: Life and Teaching of Father Pimen of the Monastery of the Syrians
Saints, SpiritualityFr. Pimen was a great monk, an ardent lover of the wilderness, a good role model for monks, a teacher of generations, who was long-suffering, patient, giving thanks to God in the most difficult conditions of his illness. "The honor of the dead is his burial, and the honor of the monk is not going out of his cell." "No one can draw another person to Christ unless he himself is completely in Christ." -Fr. Pimen$19.99 -
QuickviewThe Economy of Salvation According to the Early Church
Church History, TheologyHis Grace Abba Raphael's Master's thesis, which is on the Economy of Salvation According to the Early Church from a Biblical, Patristic, liturgical and canonical standpoint, came at a time in which erroneous teachings were circulating; teachings which are foreign to our mother Church; teachings which are at odds with Holy Scriptures, the saintly Early Fathers, and all who have taught us throughout history. His Grace began responding to some of these erroneous teachings, which are strange to our Coptic Orthodox Church, and expounded at length the topic of "Economy of Salvation."$19.99 -
Quickview2 Corinthians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$12.99
Quickview2 Corinthians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary SeriesCorinth was a very important commercial center which made it easy for it to be a place for all sorts of vice and evil. Also, its closeness to Athens added the problem of intellectualism. Greece was known for its philosophers and philosophy. St. Paul established the church of Corinth during his second missionary trip. Unfortunately, the immoral environment found in the city adversely affected the church. Reports of the problems within the church reached St. Paul's ears, and so he wrote an earlier letter (1 Corinthians) to answer these reports, correcting sinful practices and refuting false doctrine. In this second letter, written only a few months after the first, St. Paul, as a caring father, wanted to make sure that his rebukes in the earlier letter were received positively, and that it actually encouraged them to repent. He also focuses his letter on defending his apostleship, rebuking ungodly behavior that still persisted in Corinth, and to encourage them to collect money for the needy in Jerusalem. This letter is one that is quite beneficial to those serving others for God, as it explains how service should be, as we learn from the example of St. Paul. This Orthodox Christian commentary is derived from a series of sermons given by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, where His Eminence has been serving since the early 90s.$12.99 -
QuickviewSt. Pope Kyrillos VI (Christian Children’s Book Series About the Lives of Saints)
Children's Books, Saints$9.99
QuickviewSt. Pope Kyrillos VI (Christian Children’s Book Series About the Lives of Saints)
Children's Books, SaintsTruly a man of prayer, join us in the journey of St. Pope Kyrillos VI - a story of a man that loved God with all his heart, leaving everything behind and following the path God had for him. From spending his nights living in a windmill to becoming the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church, unravel his story and learn how holding God's hand can lead you to something you would never even imagine!$9.99 -
QuickviewSt. Mary: The Pure and Faithful Dove (Christian Children’s Book Series About the Lives of Saints)
Children's Books, Saints$9.99
QuickviewSt. Mary: The Pure and Faithful Dove (Christian Children’s Book Series About the Lives of Saints)
Children's Books, SaintsChristian children's book series about the lives of saints, brought to you by the St. Mary & St. Demiana Convent of the Coptic Orthodox Church. This second book in the series is about St. Mary, the Pure and Faithful Dove: Come and take a look inside and get to know our most Holy Bride. Obeyed God's will and bore God's Son, St. Mary was the source of salvation for everyone! Mary & Joseph sometimes worry but Archangel Gabriel comes to help in a hurry! Jesus is born and everyone travels as the mystery continues to beautifully unravel. Jesus then saves us in the end and we keep St. Mary as our Holy Mother and best friend!$9.99 -
Quickviewبالتأقلم لبلد جديد ندعوه وطن (Adapting to a New Place Called Home – Arabic Language Version)
Arabic Language Books, H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, Spirituality$8.99
Quickviewبالتأقلم لبلد جديد ندعوه وطن (Adapting to a New Place Called Home – Arabic Language Version)
Arabic Language Books, H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, Spiritualityهل أنت قادم جديد لأمريكا؟ هل تريد أن تخدم المهاجرين الجدد؟ هل أنت شغوف لمعرفة تاريخ الهجرة القبطية إلى الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية؟ هل تحاول التكيف مع بيئتك الجديدة؟ إن هجرة الأقباط المسيحيين الأرثوذكس إستمرت بأعداد كبيرة خلال العقود القليلة الماضية، ولقد إختلفت قدراتهم على التكيف مع بيئتهم الجديدة إختلافاً كبيراً. في هذا الكتاب يقدم لنا نيافة الأنبا يوسف جميع خبراته على مدار السنين في متابعة وإرشاد المهاجرين الأقباط في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، كما يقدم نظرة شاملة حول كيفية تكيف الأقباط بشكل كافٍ مع وطنهم الجديد. ويشارك نيافته رؤيته لمستقبل المسيحيين الأقباط الأرثوذكس في بلاد المهجر وكيف يمكنهم أن يخدموا من حولهم بشكل مثمر$8.99 -
Quickview(Paradise of Keraza) بستان الكرازة
Arabic Language Books, H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Spirituality$19.99
Quickview(Paradise of Keraza) بستان الكرازة
Arabic Language Books, H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Spiritualityالقراءة وهذيذ الفكر في معاني الكلمات يهيئان طريقاً ويعتبران وسيلة صالحة للكف عن الإنشغال بالأمور الباطلة. غرض القراءة هو أن نصل إلى موضوع يسترعي إنتباهنا ويحتفظ بهذا الإنتباه بلا تشتت. أما هذيذ الفكر في معاني الكلمات المقروءة فهو قنطرة العبور من القراءة إلى الصلاة، ثم يلازم الصلاة بعد ذلك ليعين الإنسان للإستمرار في صلاة طويلة. إنه أمر جيد في الصباح أن نعكف بعد الصلاة على القراءة، نقرأ قليلاً لنلتهب. ولكن الحرارة في القراءة ليست هي النهاية المقصودة، ولكن القصد هو أن نصل إلى حالة الصلاة، حينئذ نكف عن القراءة لأن العقل يكون قد كف عن طوافه. القديس ثيؤفان الناسك This book comprises a compilation of 125 articles in Arabic, of His Grace Bishop Youssef's articles which were published in the El Keraza Magazine (the main Christian magazine published by the Coptic Patriarchate in Egypt).$19.99 -
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 4: Challenges in Family Life
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues$14.49
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 4: Challenges in Family Life
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesThis fourth book in Counseling Series II: Marriage provides guidance regarding challenges in family life (concerns, setbacks, and resolving conflict). The last section of this book contains questions asked at the end of several homilies and lectures and His Grace's answers. This counseling series is composed of several homilies and lectures by His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, over a period of twenty-eight years (1989-2017). Counseling Series I focused on Raising Children. This Counseling Series II focuses on the topic of Marriage.$14.49 -
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 3: Maintaining Familial Relationships
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues$17.49
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 3: Maintaining Familial Relationships
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesThis third book in Counseling Series II: Marriage provides guidance for how to maintain familial relationships, focusing on communication, necessary virtues for healthy relationships, the Christian family, and relationships with family members. The last section of this book contains questions asked at the end of several homilies and lectures and His Grace's answers. This counseling series is composed of several homilies and lectures by His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, over a period of twenty-eight years (1989-2017). Counseling Series I focused on Raising Children. This Counseling Series II focuses on the topic of Marriage.$17.49 -
QuickviewLetters of Saint Anthony
Early Church Today Series, SpiritualitySeven letters were written by St. Anthony the Great, which are ever so simple yet inexplicably profound, reflecting the still life of the desert, far away from the tumult and distraction of the world. These letters reveal the path to God with such clarity as befitting of someone who has tasted and experienced the love of God in truth, and are as beneficial and relevant today, as they were in the fourth century.$8.99 -
QuickviewHow to Overcome Hopelessness and Despair
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, Spirituality$7.99
QuickviewHow to Overcome Hopelessness and Despair
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityHis Eminence Metropolitan Youssef expounds on the subject of overcoming hopelessness and despair, describing reasons that lead to feeling down, providing guidance on dealing with despair, and shares bible verses on the subject.$7.99 -
QuickviewHow to Overcome Fear
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityHis Eminence Metropolitan Youssef expounds on the subject of overcoming fear, providing guidance and sharing bible verses on the subject.$7.99 -
QuickviewHow to Overcome Loneliness
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityAll of us, without exception, have gone through one period or another in our life wherein we felt lonely. Loneliness is a sweeping feeling of isolation, despite the person's being in the midst of a crowd. The feeling of loneliness does not require that a person be far from people, for a person might be living with others, and he nevertheless feels lonely. And a person may be surrounded by many people, yet his feeling of loneliness increases. For the feeling of loneliness springs from within. His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef, in this book, sheds light on loneliness, its definition, causes, and treatment.$7.99 -
QuickviewHow to Develop Your Personality
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, Spirituality$9.99
QuickviewHow to Develop Your Personality
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityIf you want to change and eliminate the problems which you have encountered because of your upbringing, enter into a loving relationship with God and others in your life, and these problems will be resolved. When you learn how to love God, and train yourself to love your brother, you will change and become conformed to the image of His Son. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary University in San Antonio, TX.$9.99 -
QuickviewHow to Build Boundaries
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityBoundaries are like a fence with gates, which are opened to what is good, yet are closed to whatever is bad. If I, however, closed shut my heart completely, and did not let it ever be opened, this fence is consequently transformed into a wall that completely isolates and imprisons me. Building boundaries is not against love and individuality, but makes clear our responsibilities and our role. His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef, having many years of experience, reveals what healthy boundaries are, how to build them, and what are some obstacles to setting them. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary University in San Antonio, TX.$7.99 -
QuickviewDeep Psychological Needs
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityThis book offers a study of the six deep psychological needs which exist in every person. They need to be satisfied in a sound manner for the person to maintain healthy relationships within a family and with others. Problems and disagreements erupt when they are not properly satisfied. The human being's strong relationship with God, the study of the Holy Scriptures, and the practice of Church Mysteries, are a source of true satisfaction to every need God created within the human being. Therefore, the human being will not acquire inner peace, true joy and perfect love, except in the presence of the Lord Christ.$7.99 -
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QuickviewRobber to Repentant: The Life & Sayings of Abba Moses the Strong
Saints, Spirituality$19.99
QuickviewRobber to Repentant: The Life & Sayings of Abba Moses the Strong
Saints, SpiritualityThis is the English translation of the Arabic life of Abba Moses the Strong, according to a 14th century manuscript. Additionally this book includes a compilation of Abba Moses's sayings, including a broader set than those typically available, derived from the late Bishop Epiphanius's Bustan. Known hymns are also provided.$19.99 -
QuickviewAngel John and Nano
Children's BooksWhat do guardian angels do when their children go on vacation? They accompany them, of course, but unlike their assigned children, the angels take no time off from protecting, shielding, and watching over them. Join Angel John and Nano on their first beach vacation together as they navigate high waves and jellyfish!$9.99 -
QuickviewInner Healing: A Spiritual Approach to Dealing With Conflict and Healing From Hurt
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, Spirituality$8.99
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QuickviewCoptic Orthodox Liturgical History — Book 1: Regular Days (Offering of Incense, Liturgies, and Vigil)
Church History, Rites$22.99
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QuickviewGuirguis the Torchbearer
Fiction Novel, Saints, SpiritualityThis historical fiction novel describes the life of the Coptic Christians a century after the Arab conquest of Egypt. It is being published posthumously, from the Egyptian author Iris Habib El-Masry (1910–1994), known for her “Story of the Coptic Church,” the first comprehensive book on Coptic history that follows a modern historical approach. This novel follows Guirguis, the protagonist of this novel, who was commanded by his brother to be a “torchbearer” in the community he lived in, thus fulfilling Christ’s commandment to be a “light unto the world.” The setting of this novel, as well as the historical circumstances, are based on real facts. Guirguis lived in eighth-century Egypt, during the reign of the ruthless Muslim Caliph, Marwan II of Umayyad (reigned from 744-750). Although very little is known and said about eighth-century Egypt, especially about the Copts who lived during that dark time, El-Masry brilliantly portrays all of the monumental scenes and brings to life names that would have long been forgotten in history.$18.99 -
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 2: Understanding Oneself in Marriage
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues$16.49
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 2: Understanding Oneself in Marriage
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesThis second book in Counseling Series II: Marriage addresses understanding oneself in marriage (commitment in marriage, essential needs and understanding how to satisfy them, forgiveness, competitive and controlling relationships, boundaries, roles of men and women in the Christian family, and many other such topics). The last section contains His Grace's answers to questions asked at the end of several homilies and lectures. This counseling series is composed of several homilies and lectures by His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, over a period of twenty-eight years (1989-2017). Counseling Series I focused on Raising Children. This Counseling Series II focuses on the topic of Marriage.$16.49 -
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 1: Considering Marriage
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues$16.49
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 1: Considering Marriage
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesThis first book in Counseling Series II: Marriage focuses on topics related to considering marriage. Part I addresses love. Part II addresses premarital issues. Part III addresses marriage. Part IV presents a Christian perspective on Feminism. Part V contains questions asked at the end of several homilies and lectures and His Grace's answers to those questions. This counseling series is composed of several homilies and lectures by His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, over a period of twenty-eight years (1989-2017). Counseling Series I focused on Raising Children. This Counseling Series II focuses on the topic of Marriage.$16.49 -
QuickviewCounseling Series I: Raising Children
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesBecoming parents is a great blessing, but it is also a great challenge. Anyone who is called to serve the children of God has a significant role in contributing to the spiritual development and wellbeing of the youth. This book is derived from several homilies and lectures by His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, over a period of twenty-eight years (1989-2017) on the subject of raising children. It is not intended solely for parents, but also for anyone who is called to serve the children of God in any capacity, as well as the youth and adolescents themselves.$17.99 -
QuickviewDialogue with the Divine
H.H. Pope Shenouda III, Prayer, SpiritualityPope Shenouda III is a treasure chest. Oh, if one could peek inside! This book is exactly the vent through which we can peek into his soul. Here we taste the sweetness of his God-centered life through his dialogues with God. We cannot say that we can see the full scope of his intimate relationship with God, but for a moment we can feel and share in this longing for unity with the Lord, speaking to Him from his heart, debating with Him, discussing with Him, and begging Him. This book certainly can teach a person how to pray: how to have a dialogue with the Divine. His Holiness Pope Shenouda III began holding weekly spiritual meetings since the 1960s when he was ordained a bishop, and so the contents of this book are gleaned from as early as those meetings and his various publications, spanning over 50 years of intimate conversations with God. We pray that this book inspires the readers to a deeper relationship with the Divine.$11.99 -
QuickviewIN A DRY LAND
Fiction NovelAvailable Now!$12.99
About the Book Under the blazing desert sun, three kids fight for their survival. Finn, Theodore, and Toni dreaded spending their summer vacation at a Coptic monastery in the Mojave Desert. When their Sunday school teacher takes a shortcut off road and their bus splutters to a stop, the three kids are left stranded in the unforgiving desert. Join them on their journey as they struggle to survive and realize that help is just a prayer away! -
QuickviewThe Church of the Little Saints
Children's BooksAbout the Book Come along for the journey as a young boy is whisked away during his sleep to The Church of the Little Saints, and observe the lessons he learned from his heavenly experiences that forever changed him.$7.99 -
QuickviewA SPRING IN SINAI — Hieromartyr Mina Abood: His Life, Miracles, and Martyrdom in Post-Revolution Egypt
Afterlife, Saints, Spirituality$19.99
QuickviewA SPRING IN SINAI — Hieromartyr Mina Abood: His Life, Miracles, and Martyrdom in Post-Revolution Egypt
Afterlife, Saints, SpiritualityAvailable Now! eBook also available: AMAZON KINDLE$19.99
About the Book In this book, you will follow along the mere thirty-eight-year-long journey spent by this honored presbyter on the earth. It begins with his early life and humble beginnings as a servant in his home-city of Aswan and later in the suburbs of bustling Cairo, then proceeds to describe his mysterious call to the priesthood in war-torn Sinai, and culminates with his courageous witness to the Christian faith, and hence, his brutal, yet triumphant, martyrdom. But the story does not end there, as you become acquainted with the esteem that the Lord God holds for His martyrs, manifested in the events following Father Mina’s martyrish death. The hope is that all may be encouraged to model the resilient faith of this contemporary martyr, who persistently emphasized, “My true home is in heaven.” -
QuickviewAngel John and Baby Nano
Children's BookseBook also available: AMAZON KINDLE$9.99
About the Book Angel John is about to meet the new baby he will be guarding. Join him on his first night by her crib and watch as he handles all the surprises she has in store for him! -
QuickviewHeaven: A Coptic Orthodox Christian Perspective
Afterlife, TheologyHeaven: A Coptic Orthodox Christian Perspective By Bishop Youannis$15.99
About the Book Heaven is the aim of all mankind. Our hearts long to attain it. We fervently hope to possess it. We struggle to reach it and be blessed by it. Contemplation on the glories of heaven and what awaits its saints gives those who struggle for it a spiritual push forward and makes them forget all their toils. In this English translation of the classic book, "Heaven," originally written in Arabic and derived from a series of sermons by His Grace Bishop Youannis of the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Late Bishop of Gharbia, Egypt and its Suburbs, we find answers to many common questions about heaven: Will God continue to be merciful as people know Him to be? Will God allow everyone, without any expectations, to enter heaven? What will people do in heaven? Will the saints go straight to heaven after they leave their bodies? What happens after man dies? Will Christ truly come indeed a second time? What will He do? About the Author While living a life of monasticism at the Monastery of the Syrians in Egypt (Dair al-Surian), Bishop Youannis was ordained on December 12, 1971 to serve as bishop over Gharbia, Egypt, and its suburbs (also known as Tanta and its vicinity), He served as a personal secretary of the blessed saint Pope Kyrillos VI, and was tasked with teaching about Church history and rituals, among other subjects, in the theological seminary in Cairo (El Eclerekia). He departed this life on November 4, 1987. -
QuickviewJames, 1 Peter, 2 Peter
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$12.99
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QuickviewFundamentals of Christianity Volume 1: From the Alexandrian Fathers on Trinitarian Theology
Fundamentals of Christianity Series, Spirituality, Theology$16.99
QuickviewFundamentals of Christianity Volume 1: From the Alexandrian Fathers on Trinitarian Theology
Fundamentals of Christianity Series, Spirituality, TheologyFundamentals of Christianity Volume 1: From the Alexandrian Fathers on Trinitarian Theology By Fr. D. Abba Moses$16.99
About the Book In this first volume of the Fundamentals of Christianity series, you will find a compilation of quotations from the Alexandrian Fathers of the early Church on the subject of Trinitarian Theology, collected and organized in outline form by Fr. D., a monk from the St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey (a monastery of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States). -
QuickviewMonastic Treasures for All of Us
H.H. Pope Shenouda III, SpiritualityMonastic Treasures for All of Us A Series of Homilies and Lectures by the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III of Blessed Memory$12.99
About the Book Although these homilies and lectures were delivered to monastic communities, the spiritually nourishing teachings reflect on biblical teachings that are applicable to all readers seeking to pursue a life of holiness. His Holiness Pope Shenouda III of Blessed Memory draws from decades of spiritual dedication, formally beginning from his joining the monastery, and thereafter being ordained a priest, then hegumen, bishop, and finally chosen as the 117th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, leading the Coptic Church as he excelled by God's grace in his role as a shepherd and teacher for over 40 years before his departure in 2012. His deeply moving homilies are reminiscent of the famed sayings of the early desert fathers, and bring to mind the famed oratory influence and eloquence of the fourth century archbishop of Constantinople St. John Chrysostom (the "golden-mouthed"). -
QuickviewOn Repentance & Defeating Despair: Letters to Theodore by St. John Chrysostom
Early Church Today Series, Spirituality$12.99
QuickviewOn Repentance & Defeating Despair: Letters to Theodore by St. John Chrysostom
Early Church Today Series, SpiritualityOn Repentance & Defeating Despair: Letters to Theodore by St. John Chrysostom Volume 1 of The Early Church Today Series by St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey Press$12.99
About the Book Do you ever feel God is an oppressive judge looking to punish you? Have you ever felt defeated because of your sins or because you feel you are so far away from where you know you should be with God? Whether you have just fallen into a particular sin you are ashamed of, or have a repeated beloved sin which you feel you are unable to extinguish, this book is for you. St. John Chrysostom wrote two letters to his friend Theodore, who along with St. John and his friend Basil, committed to a life of celibacy and spiritual living; however, Theodore was unable to keep his commitments and later fell into lustful passions and strayed quite afar off from godliness. These letters are St. John’s heartfelt words written in anguish to his lost friend pleading for his return. The purpose of this book is to help make St. John’s letters to Theodore accessible to modern audiences. Various editorial supplements and revisions have been implemented to help achieve that end, including using modern words in place of archaic language, and providing summary captions to make it easier to understand and follow along, all while intently focusing on preserving the original meaning of the author. This marks the first of several, God willing, books to be published as part of The Early Church Today Series, which aims to manifest the richness of the early Chuch and its relevance to today. The Early Church Today Series The early leaders of the Church, tasked with shepherding Christ’s flock, left us spiritual wealth that is too often neglected in modern times. The Early Church Today Series, published by the St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey Press, aims to help make that richness more accessible to readers, inviting them to see the applicability of the early Church to our walk with God today. By sharing practical selections from the writings of the early Church, aided by meaningful editorial supplements and revisions, each book will attempt to diminish impediments and bring to light what the Church has to offer. -
QuickviewInsights Into Holy Passion Week (Arabic and English)
Arabic Language Books, Spirituality$7.99
QuickviewInsights Into Holy Passion Week (Arabic and English)
Arabic Language Books, SpiritualityAbout the Book From the Introduction by His Grace Bishop Youssef: The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ expounded during Holy Week is a profound respective interval for contemplation, understanding, soul searching, repentance, and wholehearted gratitude for His immense love and the toll of His sacrifice for us. This book provides deep insight and invites the believer to delve into an exceptional discourse regarding the events of the days and minutes of the Lord’s Passion according to the readings and rites of the Coptic Orthodox Church, starting with Hosanna Sunday, and unto Covenant Thursday, Great Friday, Bright Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday.$7.99 -
QuickviewChildren’s New Testament Bible Stories: Featuring Coptic Illustrations
Bible, Children's Bible, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Spirituality$20.99 – $28.99
QuickviewChildren’s New Testament Bible Stories: Featuring Coptic Illustrations
Bible, Children's Bible, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Spirituality$20.99 – $28.99
About the Book From the well known author, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, comes a beautifully composed summary of significant biblical narratives, accompanied by traditional Coptic illustrations depicting each momentous account. This book will help all ages, starting with children, and extending to parents and anyone entrusted with the religious education of youth, to appreciate the New Testament and its most significant events. This precious book is a simple and inviting journey through Scripture in conformity with Orthodox tradition, and will be a treasured resource for many future generations. -
QuickviewChildren’s Old Testament Bible Stories: Featuring Coptic Illustrations
Bible, Children's Bible, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Spirituality$27.99 – $35.99
QuickviewChildren’s Old Testament Bible Stories: Featuring Coptic Illustrations
Bible, Children's Bible, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Spirituality$27.99 – $35.99
About the Book From the well known author, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, comes a beautifully composed summary of significant biblical narratives, accompanied by traditional Coptic illustrations depicting each momentous account. This book will help all ages, starting with children, and extending to parents and anyone entrusted with the religious education of youth, to appreciate the Old Testament and its most significant events. This precious book is a simple and inviting journey through Scripture in conformity with Orthodox tradition, and will be a treasured resource for many future generations. -
QuickviewOrthodox Afterlife
Afterlife, SpiritualityeBooks also available at all major retail outlets, including: AMAZON KINDLE | APPLE IBOOK | NOOK BOOK$19.99
About the Book 15 years in the making, this book gathers together a plethora of afterlife experiences of Orthodox Christians from all over the world, spanning 2,000 years of Christian history. The reader is taken on a journey from the moment of death to crossing over into the next existence, witnessing the afterlife through the eyes of others who beheld it and were able to tell us their stories. Each aspect of the afterlife presented in the book is grounded first on the Holy Bible, and then an array of early Christian writings is presented to provide a foundation upon which the reader may understand the experiences presented. For more information, visit orthodoxafterlife.com -
QuickviewAdapting to a New Place Called Home
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesNew to America? Want to serve newcomers? Curious about the history of Coptic immigration to the U.S.A.? Trying to adapt yourself to your new environment? Coptic Orthodox Christians have been immigrating to the United States in droves over the last few decades, and their ability to adapt to their new environment has varied greatly. Bishop Youssef has incorporated years of experience observing and guiding Coptic immigrants into a book that details the history of Copts in the U.S.A., and also provides a comprehensive outlook at how Copts can adequately adapt to their new home. His Grace also shares his vision of the future of Coptic Orthodox Christianity in the land of immigration and how people can fruitfully serve those around them.$8.99 -
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QuickviewColossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$11.99
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H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$12.99
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Quickview1 Corinthians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$11.99
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H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$11.99
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Children’s Old Testament Bible Stories: Featuring Coptic Illustrations
Bible, Children's Bible, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Spirituality$27.99 – $35.99
QuickviewChildren’s Old Testament Bible Stories: Featuring Coptic Illustrations
Bible, Children's Bible, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Spirituality$27.99 – $35.99
About the Book From the well known author, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, comes a beautifully composed summary of significant biblical narratives, accompanied by traditional Coptic illustrations depicting each momentous account. This book will help all ages, starting with children, and extending to parents and anyone entrusted with the religious education of youth, to appreciate the Old Testament and its most significant events. This precious book is a simple and inviting journey through Scripture in conformity with Orthodox tradition, and will be a treasured resource for many future generations. -
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A SPRING IN SINAI — Hieromartyr Mina Abood: His Life, Miracles, and Martyrdom in Post-Revolution Egypt
Afterlife, Saints, Spirituality$19.99
QuickviewA SPRING IN SINAI — Hieromartyr Mina Abood: His Life, Miracles, and Martyrdom in Post-Revolution Egypt
Afterlife, Saints, SpiritualityAvailable Now! eBook also available: AMAZON KINDLE$19.99
About the Book In this book, you will follow along the mere thirty-eight-year-long journey spent by this honored presbyter on the earth. It begins with his early life and humble beginnings as a servant in his home-city of Aswan and later in the suburbs of bustling Cairo, then proceeds to describe his mysterious call to the priesthood in war-torn Sinai, and culminates with his courageous witness to the Christian faith, and hence, his brutal, yet triumphant, martyrdom. But the story does not end there, as you become acquainted with the esteem that the Lord God holds for His martyrs, manifested in the events following Father Mina’s martyrish death. The hope is that all may be encouraged to model the resilient faith of this contemporary martyr, who persistently emphasized, “My true home is in heaven.” -
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Orthodox Afterlife
Afterlife, SpiritualityeBooks also available at all major retail outlets, including: AMAZON KINDLE | APPLE IBOOK | NOOK BOOK$19.99
About the Book 15 years in the making, this book gathers together a plethora of afterlife experiences of Orthodox Christians from all over the world, spanning 2,000 years of Christian history. The reader is taken on a journey from the moment of death to crossing over into the next existence, witnessing the afterlife through the eyes of others who beheld it and were able to tell us their stories. Each aspect of the afterlife presented in the book is grounded first on the Holy Bible, and then an array of early Christian writings is presented to provide a foundation upon which the reader may understand the experiences presented. For more information, visit orthodoxafterlife.com -
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The Living Gospel: The Life of St. Pishoy Kamel
Saints, SpiritualityNestled on the shores of Alexandria, Egypt, in the twentieth century, was a priest who served his parish for a mere two decades. Yet, this brief service in a city in Egypt revolutionized the way the Coptic world approaches ministry today. Ever since his canonization in 2022, people in the West have begun hearing the name "Fr. Pishoy Kamel" in liturgical services, and brief stories from his life, yet have a limited knowledge of who this new saint really is and why he is canonized. Some might know him as the priest who established seven churches in Alexandria, and the Diocese of Los Angeles in the United States, or even as the priest who gave engaging sermons, and revived the concept of "relational ministry" in a once-dying service. Yet it is unlikely that many are familiar with him as the modest man who was loyal to his friends, loved sunrises, and would even double-book himself and show up late to events! As well as being a canonized saint, he is also a relatable intercessor. This complete English biography on the life of St. Pishoy Kamel is intended to bring his story to the diaspora, introducing readers to a priest whose sainthood is not one based on miracles, but rather a deep love and dedication to his Maker in every thought, action, and word.$20.00 -
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Children’s New Testament Bible Stories: Featuring Coptic Illustrations
Bible, Children's Bible, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Spirituality$20.99 – $28.99
QuickviewChildren’s New Testament Bible Stories: Featuring Coptic Illustrations
Bible, Children's Bible, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Spirituality$20.99 – $28.99
About the Book From the well known author, Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, comes a beautifully composed summary of significant biblical narratives, accompanied by traditional Coptic illustrations depicting each momentous account. This book will help all ages, starting with children, and extending to parents and anyone entrusted with the religious education of youth, to appreciate the New Testament and its most significant events. This precious book is a simple and inviting journey through Scripture in conformity with Orthodox tradition, and will be a treasured resource for many future generations. -
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On Repentance & Defeating Despair: Letters to Theodore by St. John Chrysostom
Early Church Today Series, Spirituality$12.99
QuickviewOn Repentance & Defeating Despair: Letters to Theodore by St. John Chrysostom
Early Church Today Series, SpiritualityOn Repentance & Defeating Despair: Letters to Theodore by St. John Chrysostom Volume 1 of The Early Church Today Series by St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey Press$12.99
About the Book Do you ever feel God is an oppressive judge looking to punish you? Have you ever felt defeated because of your sins or because you feel you are so far away from where you know you should be with God? Whether you have just fallen into a particular sin you are ashamed of, or have a repeated beloved sin which you feel you are unable to extinguish, this book is for you. St. John Chrysostom wrote two letters to his friend Theodore, who along with St. John and his friend Basil, committed to a life of celibacy and spiritual living; however, Theodore was unable to keep his commitments and later fell into lustful passions and strayed quite afar off from godliness. These letters are St. John’s heartfelt words written in anguish to his lost friend pleading for his return. The purpose of this book is to help make St. John’s letters to Theodore accessible to modern audiences. Various editorial supplements and revisions have been implemented to help achieve that end, including using modern words in place of archaic language, and providing summary captions to make it easier to understand and follow along, all while intently focusing on preserving the original meaning of the author. This marks the first of several, God willing, books to be published as part of The Early Church Today Series, which aims to manifest the richness of the early Chuch and its relevance to today. The Early Church Today Series The early leaders of the Church, tasked with shepherding Christ’s flock, left us spiritual wealth that is too often neglected in modern times. The Early Church Today Series, published by the St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey Press, aims to help make that richness more accessible to readers, inviting them to see the applicability of the early Church to our walk with God today. By sharing practical selections from the writings of the early Church, aided by meaningful editorial supplements and revisions, each book will attempt to diminish impediments and bring to light what the Church has to offer. -
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Robber to Repentant: The Life & Sayings of Abba Moses the Strong
Saints, Spirituality$19.99
QuickviewRobber to Repentant: The Life & Sayings of Abba Moses the Strong
Saints, SpiritualityThis is the English translation of the Arabic life of Abba Moses the Strong, according to a 14th century manuscript. Additionally this book includes a compilation of Abba Moses's sayings, including a broader set than those typically available, derived from the late Bishop Epiphanius's Bustan. Known hymns are also provided.$19.99 -
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The Fragrance of Christ – Volume 1: Stories of Ordinary People Striving for Extraordinary Holiness
Saints, Spirituality$12.99
QuickviewThe Fragrance of Christ – Volume 1: Stories of Ordinary People Striving for Extraordinary Holiness
Saints, SpiritualityIn The Fragrance of Christ, Fr. Louka Sidarous, a beloved Coptic Orthodox priest, shares true stories of ordinary people-parents, workers, and servants-pursuing extraordinary holiness. These are not tales of monks in the wilderness or saints of distant ages; these are firsthand accounts of everyday men and women who lived their lives according to the Gospel and exuded the sweet aroma of Christ naturally and sincerely. Fr. Louka reminds us that holiness is a journey of walking with Christ, stumbling, and rising again, through His grace. In this six-volume series, he reveals the reality of timeless sanctity within our beautiful Church-a holiness that transcends time, place, and circumstance and is within reach for everyone. It is not achieved through extraordinary means, but through an ordinary life overflowing with extraordinary love for God and others.$12.99 -
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Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$11.99
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Letters of Saint Anthony
Early Church Today Series, SpiritualitySeven letters were written by St. Anthony the Great, which are ever so simple yet inexplicably profound, reflecting the still life of the desert, far away from the tumult and distraction of the world. These letters reveal the path to God with such clarity as befitting of someone who has tasted and experienced the love of God in truth, and are as beneficial and relevant today, as they were in the fourth century.$8.99 -
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Heaven: A Coptic Orthodox Christian Perspective
Afterlife, TheologyHeaven: A Coptic Orthodox Christian Perspective By Bishop Youannis$15.99
About the Book Heaven is the aim of all mankind. Our hearts long to attain it. We fervently hope to possess it. We struggle to reach it and be blessed by it. Contemplation on the glories of heaven and what awaits its saints gives those who struggle for it a spiritual push forward and makes them forget all their toils. In this English translation of the classic book, "Heaven," originally written in Arabic and derived from a series of sermons by His Grace Bishop Youannis of the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Late Bishop of Gharbia, Egypt and its Suburbs, we find answers to many common questions about heaven: Will God continue to be merciful as people know Him to be? Will God allow everyone, without any expectations, to enter heaven? What will people do in heaven? Will the saints go straight to heaven after they leave their bodies? What happens after man dies? Will Christ truly come indeed a second time? What will He do? About the Author While living a life of monasticism at the Monastery of the Syrians in Egypt (Dair al-Surian), Bishop Youannis was ordained on December 12, 1971 to serve as bishop over Gharbia, Egypt, and its suburbs (also known as Tanta and its vicinity), He served as a personal secretary of the blessed saint Pope Kyrillos VI, and was tasked with teaching about Church history and rituals, among other subjects, in the theological seminary in Cairo (El Eclerekia). He departed this life on November 4, 1987. -
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The Fragrance of Christ – Volume 2: Stories of Ordinary People Striving for Extraordinary Holiness
Saints, Spirituality$12.99
QuickviewThe Fragrance of Christ – Volume 2: Stories of Ordinary People Striving for Extraordinary Holiness
Saints, SpiritualityIn The Fragrance of Christ, Fr. Louka Sidarous, a beloved Coptic Orthodox priest, shares true stories of ordinary people-parents, workers, and servants-pursuing extraordinary holiness. These are not tales of monks in the wilderness or saints of distant ages; these are firsthand accounts of everyday men and women who lived their lives according to the Gospel and exuded the sweet aroma of Christ naturally and sincerely. Fr. Louka reminds us that holiness is a journey of walking with Christ, stumbling, and rising again, through His grace. In this six-volume series, he reveals the reality of timeless sanctity within our beautiful Church-a holiness that transcends time, place, and circumstance and is within reach for everyone. It is not achieved through extraordinary means, but through an ordinary life overflowing with extraordinary love for God and others. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Fr. Louka Sidarous, ordained as a presbyter in the Coptic Orthodox Church by the saint Pope Kyrillos VI, began his ministry in St. George Church in Sporting, Alexandria, Egypt, and eventually served in the United States in Los Angeles. He departed on August 26, 2020, leaving behind an example of faith, humility, and love and encouraging all his spiritual children to pursue the life of consecration and holiness he lived daily.$12.99 -
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1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$12.99
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Hidden Among Us – Volume 1: The Lives of Fr. Abdel Massih of Manahra, the Fool for Christ, and Metropolitan Mena, His Disciple
Monasticism, Saints, Spirituality$20.00
QuickviewHidden Among Us – Volume 1: The Lives of Fr. Abdel Massih of Manahra, the Fool for Christ, and Metropolitan Mena, His Disciple
Monasticism, Saints, SpiritualityHidden Among Us is a collection of writings that records the lives of modern Coptic Orthodox Christian saints and righteous individuals, many of whom lived within the last century. Gathered from firsthand testimonies, these accounts assemble what might otherwise have remained scattered, untranslated, or lost forever. Many of the biographies presented here appear in English for the very first time, while some have never been properly transcribed in any language until now. Here, the reader is brought face-to-face with the real lives of clergy, laypeople, monastics, and servants who were made holy while living in our mundane, broken world. Together, these biographies form both a devotional treasury for the faithful, and a living witness to the abiding work of Christ in the present day. In an age marked by spiritual lukewarmness and confusion, these pages are written to prove that sainthood is not distant, theoretical, or confined to another era. Hidden Among Us affirms that the grace of Christ is still at work, and that saints are still being made.$20.00 -
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1 Corinthians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$11.99
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Let Your Light: Short Stories of Men and Women Who Shone Christ
Saints, Spirituality$6.99
QuickviewLet Your Light: Short Stories of Men and Women Who Shone Christ
Saints, SpiritualityFew, if any, early followers of Jesus could have imagined their life stories written down and passed on through generations of readers. Let Your Light is a collection of short stories sharing pivotal life moments of individuals from the New Testament and early Church. The reader slowly discovers the Biblical or saint story as details emerge, creating a personal connection to Holy Scripture. Hearing the thoughts of each saint, the reader experiences the incredible transformation themselves.$6.99 -
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Adapting to a New Place Called Home
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesNew to America? Want to serve newcomers? Curious about the history of Coptic immigration to the U.S.A.? Trying to adapt yourself to your new environment? Coptic Orthodox Christians have been immigrating to the United States in droves over the last few decades, and their ability to adapt to their new environment has varied greatly. Bishop Youssef has incorporated years of experience observing and guiding Coptic immigrants into a book that details the history of Copts in the U.S.A., and also provides a comprehensive outlook at how Copts can adequately adapt to their new home. His Grace also shares his vision of the future of Coptic Orthodox Christianity in the land of immigration and how people can fruitfully serve those around them.$8.99 -
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A Day with the Lord Jesus
Prayer, SpiritualityA Day with the Lord Jesus offers an exercise in the direction of life we seek to live, as an easy way to spend our daily works with Christ, through Christ, and in Christ. These pages are presented foremost to those who desire to spend a day in examining themselves by themselves, without human interference, and the Lord Jesus will Himself be the Teacher. And such a day of retreat and meditation can take place in solitude or stillness, or in the midst of surroundings and the daily preoccupations in our life.$7.99 -
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Dialogue with the Divine
H.H. Pope Shenouda III, Prayer, SpiritualityPope Shenouda III is a treasure chest. Oh, if one could peek inside! This book is exactly the vent through which we can peek into his soul. Here we taste the sweetness of his God-centered life through his dialogues with God. We cannot say that we can see the full scope of his intimate relationship with God, but for a moment we can feel and share in this longing for unity with the Lord, speaking to Him from his heart, debating with Him, discussing with Him, and begging Him. This book certainly can teach a person how to pray: how to have a dialogue with the Divine. His Holiness Pope Shenouda III began holding weekly spiritual meetings since the 1960s when he was ordained a bishop, and so the contents of this book are gleaned from as early as those meetings and his various publications, spanning over 50 years of intimate conversations with God. We pray that this book inspires the readers to a deeper relationship with the Divine.$11.99 -
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Guirguis the Torchbearer
Fiction Novel, Saints, SpiritualityThis historical fiction novel describes the life of the Coptic Christians a century after the Arab conquest of Egypt. It is being published posthumously, from the Egyptian author Iris Habib El-Masry (1910–1994), known for her “Story of the Coptic Church,” the first comprehensive book on Coptic history that follows a modern historical approach. This novel follows Guirguis, the protagonist of this novel, who was commanded by his brother to be a “torchbearer” in the community he lived in, thus fulfilling Christ’s commandment to be a “light unto the world.” The setting of this novel, as well as the historical circumstances, are based on real facts. Guirguis lived in eighth-century Egypt, during the reign of the ruthless Muslim Caliph, Marwan II of Umayyad (reigned from 744-750). Although very little is known and said about eighth-century Egypt, especially about the Copts who lived during that dark time, El-Masry brilliantly portrays all of the monumental scenes and brings to life names that would have long been forgotten in history.$18.99 -
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Insights Into Holy Passion Week (Arabic and English)
Arabic Language Books, Spirituality$7.99
QuickviewInsights Into Holy Passion Week (Arabic and English)
Arabic Language Books, SpiritualityAbout the Book From the Introduction by His Grace Bishop Youssef: The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ expounded during Holy Week is a profound respective interval for contemplation, understanding, soul searching, repentance, and wholehearted gratitude for His immense love and the toll of His sacrifice for us. This book provides deep insight and invites the believer to delve into an exceptional discourse regarding the events of the days and minutes of the Lord’s Passion according to the readings and rites of the Coptic Orthodox Church, starting with Hosanna Sunday, and unto Covenant Thursday, Great Friday, Bright Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday.$7.99 -
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Inner Healing: A Spiritual Approach to Dealing With Conflict and Healing From Hurt
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, Spirituality$8.99
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Come, Follow Me – On the Life of Discipleship
H.H. Pope Shenouda III, SpiritualityThe life of service begins by being a disciple, and the deeper a person dives into their being a disciple, the more successful they are in their service. Blessed is the person who lives as a disciple their whole life, learning every day, from everything, even after they have become teachers to others. Therefore, this book is for all, and not for church servants only. Whoever desires to reap benefit will benefit by it, and it will direct a person to many other sources from which they can receive knowledge.$7.99 -
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Monastic Treasures for All of Us
H.H. Pope Shenouda III, SpiritualityMonastic Treasures for All of Us A Series of Homilies and Lectures by the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III of Blessed Memory$12.99
About the Book Although these homilies and lectures were delivered to monastic communities, the spiritually nourishing teachings reflect on biblical teachings that are applicable to all readers seeking to pursue a life of holiness. His Holiness Pope Shenouda III of Blessed Memory draws from decades of spiritual dedication, formally beginning from his joining the monastery, and thereafter being ordained a priest, then hegumen, bishop, and finally chosen as the 117th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, leading the Coptic Church as he excelled by God's grace in his role as a shepherd and teacher for over 40 years before his departure in 2012. His deeply moving homilies are reminiscent of the famed sayings of the early desert fathers, and bring to mind the famed oratory influence and eloquence of the fourth century archbishop of Constantinople St. John Chrysostom (the "golden-mouthed"). -
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On the Ego & the Love of Praise
H.H. Pope Shenouda III, SpiritualityOne of the principal spiritual wars is the ego or the self, being the most important element that hinders the spiritual life and breaks it down. The ego was the reason behind the fall of a great angel of the rank of the cherubim, so he became the Devil and a leader of demons. The love of self is a mother sin that gives birth to a multitude of sins. In the first part of this book, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III speaks about the ego and the reasons behind the heightened sense of self and how to eliminate it. In the second part, he treats the subject of the love of praise and honor, one of the most pernicious daughters of the ego, addressing its various degrees, its consequences, and how one might flee from it. This book also provides spiritual means and exercises for the purpose of eliminating the ego, the fiercest foe that stunts one’s spiritual growth. By these means and exercises, the spiritual person can progress to self-denial, to self-condemnation, and to the phrase “No longer I, but Christ...”$10.00 -
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Counseling Series I: Raising Children
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesBecoming parents is a great blessing, but it is also a great challenge. Anyone who is called to serve the children of God has a significant role in contributing to the spiritual development and wellbeing of the youth. This book is derived from several homilies and lectures by His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, over a period of twenty-eight years (1989-2017) on the subject of raising children. It is not intended solely for parents, but also for anyone who is called to serve the children of God in any capacity, as well as the youth and adolescents themselves.$17.99 -
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Deep Psychological Needs
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityThis book offers a study of the six deep psychological needs which exist in every person. They need to be satisfied in a sound manner for the person to maintain healthy relationships within a family and with others. Problems and disagreements erupt when they are not properly satisfied. The human being's strong relationship with God, the study of the Holy Scriptures, and the practice of Church Mysteries, are a source of true satisfaction to every need God created within the human being. Therefore, the human being will not acquire inner peace, true joy and perfect love, except in the presence of the Lord Christ.$7.99 -
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No One Can Harm the Man Who Does Not Injure Himself
Early Church Today Series, Spirituality$6.99
QuickviewNo One Can Harm the Man Who Does Not Injure Himself
Early Church Today Series, SpiritualitySt. John Chrysostom, one of the greatest preachers and commentators in the entire Christian world, was the Patriarch of Constantinople from AD 398 to 407. His influential preaching and eloquence earned him the title “Chrysostom,” meaning “The Golden Mouth.” After suffering unspeakable persecution from the Empress and others who despised his unyielding uprightness, St. John was banished in AD 404 near the end of his life. It was from there, from the land of exile, that he composed this powerful, beautiful treatise. This he sent to his friend Olympia, a noble lady. Having endured harsh conditions, grievous illnesses, and being away from his flock, St. John bears witness to the power of Christianity—that no one can truly harm a man unless he injures himself.$6.99 -
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The Life of St. Macrina
Early Church Today Series, Saints, SpiritualityThis is the tender story of St. Macrina's life, written by her brother St. Gregory of Nyssa. She was the eldest child to one of the most virtuous families in Christian history. Not only did she have a formative influence on her brothers St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa, St. Peter of Sebaste, and Naucratius, but she also became a guide for her mother to renounce the world and pursue a godly manner of life. In the words of St. Gregory concerning St. Macrina and her mother, "These women fell short of the angelic and immaterial nature only in so far as they appeared in bodily form." It is the story of loss and love, of triumph over all the allurements of the world, of the angelic life of the saints while they are as yet in an earthbound body. It is the story of St. Macrina who became a beacon of hope for all those who desire to dedicate their life to God.$6.99 -
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Who is the Rich Man That Shall be Saved?
Early Church Today Series, Saints, Spirituality$6.99
QuickviewWho is the Rich Man That Shall be Saved?
Early Church Today Series, Saints, Spirituality"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God," said the Lord Jesus Christ, a statement that greatly astonished the disciples at that time and has continued to astonish many throughout the generations. St. Clement expounded on the encounter between the rich young ruler and Christ, an encounter that showed high hopes at the start, yet ended with the rich man walking away in despair. Is it sinful to be rich? Can a rich person be saved? St. Clement of Alexandria, a Church Father who was born in the second century AD and became the head of the Catechetical School at Alexandria, answers these questions and others in this treatise, providing an understanding that is as relevant and applicable to us today as it was many centuries ago.$6.99 -
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The Sacrament of Repentance and Confession
Rites, Spirituality, The Parthenos PressIn this short guide, Mrs. Kiristin Sarkis Youssef has compiled together a confession guide that is extremely easy to read and follow. The goal of this guide is to help understand the importance of the Sacrament of Repentance and Confession while alleviating many of the popular questions and myths that many have surrounding the Sacrament.$6.99 -
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Against New Heresies
H.H. Pope Shenouda III, Spirituality, TheologyThe dangers of the new heresies, refuted in this book, are that they originate from people who are within the Church-or who were so-and that these heresies were used to wrongly express the Orthodox faith. Some of those, who wrote and spread these heresies, have lived abroad and have become influenced by the ideological deviations that are there. Others, though they have not been abroad, have read books published by Western writers, have become influenced by them, have adopted their ideas, and have desired to spread what they have adopted. And yet there are others who love any new opinion, the foreign, anomalous, and they see self-glory in spreading it-for they now know what others do not. His Holiness Pope Shenouda III addresses, in this book, some of the most dangerous new heresies, which constitute theological concepts of the uttermost gravity. Out of His Holiness' responsibility to preserve the teaching of the Church pure of any blemish, he explains the erroneous ideas, so that our generation may hand it down to the coming generations sound as it has been handed down to us.$19.99 -
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Counseling Series II: Marriage—Book 2: Understanding Oneself in Marriage
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues$16.49
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 2: Understanding Oneself in Marriage
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesThis second book in Counseling Series II: Marriage addresses understanding oneself in marriage (commitment in marriage, essential needs and understanding how to satisfy them, forgiveness, competitive and controlling relationships, boundaries, roles of men and women in the Christian family, and many other such topics). The last section contains His Grace's answers to questions asked at the end of several homilies and lectures. This counseling series is composed of several homilies and lectures by His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, over a period of twenty-eight years (1989-2017). Counseling Series I focused on Raising Children. This Counseling Series II focuses on the topic of Marriage.$16.49 -
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Gender Identity
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, SpiritualityLiving in a time when homosexuality and transgenderism are not only widely accepted but also celebrated and promoted, we are continually bombarded with misinformation. Are they considered an alternative lifestyle? Are they an illness and a sin? After laying the foundation of the Orthodox Christian principles of sexuality, Metropolitan Youssef sets out to treat this complex topic with sensitivity from Christian, social, and scientific perspectives. His Eminence outlines the stages of change toward full recovery from homosexuality and transgenderism, emphasizing that transforming the heart comes before changing the external behavior. He encourages all to love everyone but hate the sin. This book offers an alternative path where people can live a more abundant life, full of joy and peace, which can only be achieved through developing a genuine relationship with God.$9.99 -
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Counseling Series II: Marriage—Book 1: Considering Marriage
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues$16.49
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 1: Considering Marriage
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesThis first book in Counseling Series II: Marriage focuses on topics related to considering marriage. Part I addresses love. Part II addresses premarital issues. Part III addresses marriage. Part IV presents a Christian perspective on Feminism. Part V contains questions asked at the end of several homilies and lectures and His Grace's answers to those questions. This counseling series is composed of several homilies and lectures by His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, over a period of twenty-eight years (1989-2017). Counseling Series I focused on Raising Children. This Counseling Series II focuses on the topic of Marriage.$16.49 -
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Abba Arsenius – The Tutor of the Emperor’s Sons
Saints, SpiritualityAbba Arsenius, who lived in luxury and pleasure, living the life of kings, who was a scholar in Rome, honored in Constantinople, tutor of Emperors, living in palaces-his food becomes dried bread and a morsel of beans, his drink a little of foul water with a great deal of tears. After being an eloquent rhetorician, he becomes the most renowned model of silence. And he, whom they could not find a better tutor than him in Rome, becomes passionate about learning from others, and with the least nod. And he, who had mastered Latin and Greek, both language and culture, seeks to learn the alphabet on the path of virtue from a simple monk. And after having for a time taken pleasure in fragrant perfumes, he is pleased that water become fetid in his cell, in the vessel in which he soaked the palm leaves, without complaining.$6.99 -
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How to Overcome Loneliness
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityAll of us, without exception, have gone through one period or another in our life wherein we felt lonely. Loneliness is a sweeping feeling of isolation, despite the person's being in the midst of a crowd. The feeling of loneliness does not require that a person be far from people, for a person might be living with others, and he nevertheless feels lonely. And a person may be surrounded by many people, yet his feeling of loneliness increases. For the feeling of loneliness springs from within. His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef, in this book, sheds light on loneliness, its definition, causes, and treatment.$7.99 -
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The Life of Abba John Kame
Early Church Today Series, Saints, SpiritualityAbba John Kame is one of the greatest monks and monastic leaders of Scetis, who departed in the ninth century. He took an unconventional route to the monastic life. Abba John was married yet remained celibate while living under the same roof with his wife, before abandoning the world for an intimate life with God in the deserts. Because of his virtues, he could not, however, remain concealed, but brethren gathered around him, and he became their Abba and guide. He gained renown and built a monastery for them in Scetis, which later carried his name. The Life of Abba John Kame reveals that God deals with each and every one of us in a unique way, and makes it perfectly clear that no obstacles or circumstances can hinder anyone from pursuing an authentic life with God. It is a story of love for God, surpassing any other; a story of courage, to fulfill God's will in one's life unwaveringly. It is the story of each one of us, who yearn to live a godly life to the fullest of our ability, a yearning which Abba John Kame kindles in our heart.$7.99 -
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The Letters of Abba Ammonas
Early Church Today Series, Saints, SpiritualityAbba Ammonas was a disciple of St. Anthony the Great and his successor in directing the brethren dwelling in the Outer Mountain after the repose of St. Anthony. From his sayings, not only do we learn that he lived for a time in Scetis and was ordained as a bishop, but also that he was one of the greatest and most peculiar desert personalities of the fourth century. His letters, thirteen in number, reveal the inner thought of Abba Ammonas, of someone who had a firsthand, profound monastic experience, who had seen, tasted, and lived the true and unspotted monastic life. He elucidates with such clarity of thought and ingenuity of expression the mysteries of the pure monastic life-and the spiritual life in general-fitting of a disciple of the father of monasticism, as someone who is intimately acquainted with the Christian struggles, the demonic warfare and how to overcome them, the consolations and joys of the Christian way of life, the work of grace, the virtues and their acquisition. Thus, this book is requisite for every Christian striving to live a genuine Christian life.$11.99 -
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The Story of the Monk in the Cell Next-Door
Monasticism, Saints, SpiritualityThe recluse is the monk who continues to live in a monastery, but he adheres to his cell and does not go out of it. He does not sever his ties with the community; rather he follows the discipline of the solitary while he is in his cell. Such was the discipline of Father Tadros of the Monastery of Abba Paul, a rare example of the discipline of the recluse monk and one of the pillars of monasticism in this generation, which might not recur in the near future. While it is certainly not feasible for everyone to follow his discipline, we can emulate his love for unceasing prayer and praise, his seriousness in his spiritual life, and his death to the world and everything and everyone around him. Reading the lives of the saints ignites in us a desire to live a true and genuine life with God, striving to follow in the footsteps of saints.$7.99 -
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Fundamentals of Christianity Volume 1: From the Alexandrian Fathers on Trinitarian Theology
Fundamentals of Christianity Series, Spirituality, Theology$16.99
QuickviewFundamentals of Christianity Volume 1: From the Alexandrian Fathers on Trinitarian Theology
Fundamentals of Christianity Series, Spirituality, TheologyFundamentals of Christianity Volume 1: From the Alexandrian Fathers on Trinitarian Theology By Fr. D. Abba Moses$16.99
About the Book In this first volume of the Fundamentals of Christianity series, you will find a compilation of quotations from the Alexandrian Fathers of the early Church on the subject of Trinitarian Theology, collected and organized in outline form by Fr. D., a monk from the St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey (a monastery of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States). -
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James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$12.99
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Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$16.99
QuickviewGalatians, Ephesians, Philippians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series[GALATIANS] St. Paul wrote this letter to the churches of Galatia, to respond to Judaizers who claimed that salvation was through the law. He proves that salvation is through the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. St. Paul also defended his apostleship, in response to attacks by Judaizers undermining him as not being an eyewitness of the Lord Jesus Christ. [EPHESIANS] St. Paul writes to the faithful in Ephesus (in modern-day Turkey), to describe the blessing of being members in the Church, which is the body of Christ, and also discusses the importance of behaving in a manner worthy of the calling to be members in Christ’s body. [PHILIPPIANS] St. Paul wrote this letter while imprisoned in Rome under house arrest, expressing gratitude to the Philippians for their generous financial support, and comforting them because of their concern about him while he was in prison. In this letter, he conveys a tone of joy throughout, despite the circumstances he was facing.$16.99 -
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How to Build Boundaries
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityBoundaries are like a fence with gates, which are opened to what is good, yet are closed to whatever is bad. If I, however, closed shut my heart completely, and did not let it ever be opened, this fence is consequently transformed into a wall that completely isolates and imprisons me. Building boundaries is not against love and individuality, but makes clear our responsibilities and our role. His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef, having many years of experience, reveals what healthy boundaries are, how to build them, and what are some obstacles to setting them. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary University in San Antonio, TX.$7.99 -
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How to Develop Your Personality
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, Spirituality$9.99
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H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityIf you want to change and eliminate the problems which you have encountered because of your upbringing, enter into a loving relationship with God and others in your life, and these problems will be resolved. When you learn how to love God, and train yourself to love your brother, you will change and become conformed to the image of His Son. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary University in San Antonio, TX.$9.99 -
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This is the Spiritual Life
SpiritualityFew, if any, early followers of Jesus could have imagined their life stories written down and passed on through generations of readers. Let Your Light is a collection of short stories sharing pivotal life moments of individuals from the New Testament and early Church. The reader slowly discovers the Biblical or saint story as details emerge, creating a personal connection to Holy Scripture. Hearing the thoughts of each saint, the reader experiences the incredible transformation themselves.$9.00 -
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Counseling Series II: Marriage—Book 3: Maintaining Familial Relationships
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues$17.49
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 3: Maintaining Familial Relationships
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesThis third book in Counseling Series II: Marriage provides guidance for how to maintain familial relationships, focusing on communication, necessary virtues for healthy relationships, the Christian family, and relationships with family members. The last section of this book contains questions asked at the end of several homilies and lectures and His Grace's answers. This counseling series is composed of several homilies and lectures by His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, over a period of twenty-eight years (1989-2017). Counseling Series I focused on Raising Children. This Counseling Series II focuses on the topic of Marriage.$17.49 -
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Counseling Series II: Marriage—Book 4: Challenges in Family Life
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues$14.49
QuickviewCounseling Series II: Marriage—Book 4: Challenges in Family Life
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social IssuesThis fourth book in Counseling Series II: Marriage provides guidance regarding challenges in family life (concerns, setbacks, and resolving conflict). The last section of this book contains questions asked at the end of several homilies and lectures and His Grace's answers. This counseling series is composed of several homilies and lectures by His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, over a period of twenty-eight years (1989-2017). Counseling Series I focused on Raising Children. This Counseling Series II focuses on the topic of Marriage.$14.49 -
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Acts
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary SeriesAs the only record of the first thirty years of the early Church, the book known as The Acts of the Apostles, follows the ministry of the apostles, with a particular focus on St. Peter in the first half, and St. Paul in the second half. The author of the book is St. Luke the Evangelist, "the beloved physician" as St. Paul described him (Colossians 4:14), who was a companion of the apostles during several missionary trips; it was the second historical account written by St. Luke to a man named Theophilus (assumed to be a Roman officer), with the first account being the Gospel of St. Luke (after which Theophilus is presumed to have converted to Christianity). This book, inspired by God, records for us the establishment and early growth of the Church, and relates several conversions (Ethiopian eunuch, St. Paul, and Cornelius). Without this work, we would be without an answer to "what happened next" after the gospel accounts, we would not have the context to help us understand many of the writings of St. Paul, and we would not have the benefit of seeing the Holy Spirit's work in the ministry of the apostles, as they fulfilled God's directive and theme of this book: "You shall be witnesses to Me" (Acts 1:8).$25.99 -
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How to Serve
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, SpiritualityWhat is service in Christianity, and how does one serve as a Christian? In How to Serve, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef answers these questions and many others on a subject he knows intimately, speaking not from book knowledge but from his vast decades-long experience in service, spanning from when he was a young man serving in the Sunday school movement in Egypt to his ordination as a bishop for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States in 1992, continuing to the present. In this book, His Eminence also explores the principles of effective service, how to avoid burnout, how to handle conflict in service, and the challenges we face in the 21st century. Christ is the pattern of service, and our goal is to imitate Christ, who said, "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve," and "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet."$11.00 -
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How to Overcome Addiction
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityWhen we speak about addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is drug and alcohol addiction because this problem represents a danger threatening individuals, families, and society at large. Addiction, however, is not in reality limited to only drugs and alcohol, but its concept extends to encompass every habit that holds a person captive. Despite the damage resulting from the dominion of these habits over a person-whether from the health, mental, or material aspect, or their effect on the social condition-nevertheless, the person continues to practice them because he is robbed of his will and freedom. In a new volume of his "How to" series, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef addresses the subject of addiction, explaining its elements, causes, symptoms, and treatment, in his customary succinct style. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX.$8.00 -
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How to Overcome Fear
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityHis Eminence Metropolitan Youssef expounds on the subject of overcoming fear, providing guidance and sharing bible verses on the subject.$7.99 -
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How to Pray
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Prayer, SpiritualityPrayer is a connection with God, a means of communication through which I make known to God my own requests. In this book, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef explores the types of prayer and explains how prayer is the source of true peace and joy, especially during trials and tribulations. His Eminence also offers invaluable conditions and directions for prayer. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary University in San Antonio, TX.$9.99 -
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How to Overcome Hopelessness and Despair
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, Spirituality$7.99
QuickviewHow to Overcome Hopelessness and Despair
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, SpiritualityHis Eminence Metropolitan Youssef expounds on the subject of overcoming hopelessness and despair, describing reasons that lead to feeling down, providing guidance on dealing with despair, and shares bible verses on the subject.$7.99 -
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2 Corinthians
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary Series$12.99
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H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Orthodox Christian Bible Commentary SeriesCorinth was a very important commercial center which made it easy for it to be a place for all sorts of vice and evil. Also, its closeness to Athens added the problem of intellectualism. Greece was known for its philosophers and philosophy. St. Paul established the church of Corinth during his second missionary trip. Unfortunately, the immoral environment found in the city adversely affected the church. Reports of the problems within the church reached St. Paul's ears, and so he wrote an earlier letter (1 Corinthians) to answer these reports, correcting sinful practices and refuting false doctrine. In this second letter, written only a few months after the first, St. Paul, as a caring father, wanted to make sure that his rebukes in the earlier letter were received positively, and that it actually encouraged them to repent. He also focuses his letter on defending his apostleship, rebuking ungodly behavior that still persisted in Corinth, and to encourage them to collect money for the needy in Jerusalem. This letter is one that is quite beneficial to those serving others for God, as it explains how service should be, as we learn from the example of St. Paul. This Orthodox Christian commentary is derived from a series of sermons given by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, where His Eminence has been serving since the early 90s.$12.99 -
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How to Know the Will of God
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, SpiritualityIn How to Know the Will of God, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef tackles one of the most frequently asked questions, in his simple yet profound style, stemming from close familiarity with the subject and deep personal experience. After explaining the different types of the wills of God, H.E. presents practical steps as a guide to discovering the will of God in our life. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary University in San Antonio, TX.$7.99 -
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Lover of the Wilderness: Life and Teaching of Father Pimen of the Monastery of the Syrians
Saints, Spirituality$19.99
QuickviewLover of the Wilderness: Life and Teaching of Father Pimen of the Monastery of the Syrians
Saints, SpiritualityFr. Pimen was a great monk, an ardent lover of the wilderness, a good role model for monks, a teacher of generations, who was long-suffering, patient, giving thanks to God in the most difficult conditions of his illness. "The honor of the dead is his burial, and the honor of the monk is not going out of his cell." "No one can draw another person to Christ unless he himself is completely in Christ." -Fr. Pimen$19.99 -
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Christ is Risen from the Dead
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Spirituality, TheologyWhat is the place of the resurrection in our lives? Is it a mere intellectual piece of information? Is it a change of diet, from a plant-based to an animal-based diet? The resurrection is the center of the Apostles' preaching. As St. Paul the Apostle said, "And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty." If Christ's life had ended by His death and burial, then He would not have been God, but rather someone who had lived among us for a while, who had nice teachings, who died and the story ended. Then we would not have been saved, but would have still been in our sins. Therefore, we need a clear understanding of the depth and impact of the resurrection on our lives, even in our day-to-day actions and interactions, to live the life of the resurrection to its fullest. H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX.$9.00 -
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On the Cross of Christ
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, SpiritualityThe cross is the center of Christianity, answering the all-important question of how God saved humanity. Although the cross was a curse and a symbol of shame and defeat, Christianity has transformed it into a blessing and a symbol of honor and victory. With it, we adorn ourselves, our homes, and our belongings. And we make the sign of the cross innumerable times daily; however, we have grown so accustomed to seeing the cross that we may have lost sight of its profound meaning and great power, and may have begun to wear a cross and make the sign of the cross out of force of habit. In this book, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef uncovers this lost treasure, concisely explaining the various aspects of the cross, which not only affect our faith and salvation but also our day-to-day practical life.$9.99 -
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Treasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 2 (of 3)
Spirituality, The Parthenos Press$18.99
QuickviewTreasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 2 (of 3)
Spirituality, The Parthenos PressFrom our publishing imprint, The Parthenos Press, we have here: Treasures of Grace--Great Fast (Expanded Edition)--Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 2 (of 3)$18.99 -
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Treasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 3 (of 3)
Spirituality, The Parthenos Press$19.99
QuickviewTreasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 3 (of 3)
Spirituality, The Parthenos PressFrom our publishing imprint, The Parthenos Press, we have here: Treasures of Grace--Great Fast (Expanded Edition)--Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 3 (of 3)$19.99 -
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How to Endure Injustice
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Spirituality"For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps" (1 Peter 2:21). We are all called to endure injustice, and we need to endure because we live in a world corrupted by sin. In this world, we will suffer from sickness, injustice, unfairness, financial challenges, the death and loss of loved ones, persecution as Christians, and oppression. We will all be exposed to various forms of suffering. If we do not learn how to endure, we will become bitter and angry. Without the virtue of endurance, we will have no peace and joy in our lives. Using Biblical and life examples, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef explains the virtue of endurance and presents clear, practical steps to acquire this essential virtue.$7.99 -
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Treasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 1 (of 3)
Spirituality, The Parthenos Press$18.99
QuickviewTreasures of Grace—Great Fast (Expanded Edition)—Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 1 (of 3)
Spirituality, The Parthenos PressFrom our publishing imprint, The Parthenos Press, we have here: Treasures of Grace--Great Fast (Expanded Edition)--Linking the Readings & Sermons: Volume 1 (of 3)$18.99 -
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(Paradise of Keraza) بستان الكرازة
Arabic Language Books, H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Spirituality$19.99
Quickview(Paradise of Keraza) بستان الكرازة
Arabic Language Books, H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Spiritualityالقراءة وهذيذ الفكر في معاني الكلمات يهيئان طريقاً ويعتبران وسيلة صالحة للكف عن الإنشغال بالأمور الباطلة. غرض القراءة هو أن نصل إلى موضوع يسترعي إنتباهنا ويحتفظ بهذا الإنتباه بلا تشتت. أما هذيذ الفكر في معاني الكلمات المقروءة فهو قنطرة العبور من القراءة إلى الصلاة، ثم يلازم الصلاة بعد ذلك ليعين الإنسان للإستمرار في صلاة طويلة. إنه أمر جيد في الصباح أن نعكف بعد الصلاة على القراءة، نقرأ قليلاً لنلتهب. ولكن الحرارة في القراءة ليست هي النهاية المقصودة، ولكن القصد هو أن نصل إلى حالة الصلاة، حينئذ نكف عن القراءة لأن العقل يكون قد كف عن طوافه. القديس ثيؤفان الناسك This book comprises a compilation of 125 articles in Arabic, of His Grace Bishop Youssef's articles which were published in the El Keraza Magazine (the main Christian magazine published by the Coptic Patriarchate in Egypt).$19.99 -
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بالتأقلم لبلد جديد ندعوه وطن (Adapting to a New Place Called Home – Arabic Language Version)
Arabic Language Books, H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, Spirituality$8.99
Quickviewبالتأقلم لبلد جديد ندعوه وطن (Adapting to a New Place Called Home – Arabic Language Version)
Arabic Language Books, H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, Social Issues, Spiritualityهل أنت قادم جديد لأمريكا؟ هل تريد أن تخدم المهاجرين الجدد؟ هل أنت شغوف لمعرفة تاريخ الهجرة القبطية إلى الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية؟ هل تحاول التكيف مع بيئتك الجديدة؟ إن هجرة الأقباط المسيحيين الأرثوذكس إستمرت بأعداد كبيرة خلال العقود القليلة الماضية، ولقد إختلفت قدراتهم على التكيف مع بيئتهم الجديدة إختلافاً كبيراً. في هذا الكتاب يقدم لنا نيافة الأنبا يوسف جميع خبراته على مدار السنين في متابعة وإرشاد المهاجرين الأقباط في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، كما يقدم نظرة شاملة حول كيفية تكيف الأقباط بشكل كافٍ مع وطنهم الجديد. ويشارك نيافته رؤيته لمستقبل المسيحيين الأقباط الأرثوذكس في بلاد المهجر وكيف يمكنهم أن يخدموا من حولهم بشكل مثمر$8.99
New Book Release!!! Hidden Among Us—Volume 1: The Lives of Fr. Abdel Massih of Manahra, the Fool for Christ, and Metropolitan Mena, His Disciple
Read moreWe are pleased to announce the release of our latest book! Hidden Among Us Volume 1 The Lives of Fr.…
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