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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
QuickviewGod Was Incarnate and Became Man
H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, TheologyOn the Feast of Nativity, the Church celebrates the birth of Christ, a mystery that surpasses the human mind: God was incarnate and became Man. Of this incredible event, the prophets foretold hundreds of years before it happened: the details of the where, how, and why. The Lord is in our midst. He is with us-Immanuel, God with us. In this book, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef explains the reasons for the incarnation and the significance of being born in Bethlehem, and discusses some of the prophecies and liturgical symbols of the incarnation. When we learn about this wondrous mystery, feelings of love, peace, joy, and gratitude overwhelm our hearts, and we cannot help but sing with the angels, saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"$10.00 -
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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 -
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 -
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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 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 -
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