This Orthodox Christian commentary is derivedfrom 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.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
(EPISTLES TO TIMOTHY) St. Paul writes two epistles to his disciple St. Timothy, who St. Paul and other elders ordained as Bishop of Ephesus. The first epistle was written to refute various false teachings and to guide St. Timothy regarding supervising affairs of the growing church. The second letter was a message of encouragement, and can be summarized in three words: “Fulfill your ministry” (2 Tim. 4:5).St. Paul encourages St. Timothy to remain strong, teach others what has been taught to him, and endure hardship.
(EPISTLE TO TITUS) This is the third of St. Paul’s “pastoral letters” (after 1 & 2 Timothy).Writing to his spiritual son and the bishop of Crete, Titus is given instruction on supervising church government and affairs.
(EPISTLE TO PHILEMON) Although a very short letter about the specific issue Philemon was having with his servant Onesimus who ran away from him, it is very useful in teaching us about forgiveness and social relationships.
New 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.
This 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.
Boundaries 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.
This 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.
1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon
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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.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
(EPISTLES TO TIMOTHY) St. Paul writes two epistles to his disciple St. Timothy, who St. Paul and other elders ordained as Bishop of Ephesus. The first epistle was written to refute various false teachings and to guide St. Timothy regarding supervising affairs of the growing church. The second letter was a message of encouragement, and can be summarized in three words: “Fulfill your ministry” (2 Tim. 4:5). St. Paul encourages St. Timothy to remain strong, teach others what has been taught to him, and endure hardship.
(EPISTLE TO TITUS) This is the third of St. Paul’s “pastoral letters” (after 1 & 2 Timothy). Writing to his spiritual son and the bishop of Crete, Titus is given instruction on supervising church government and affairs.
(EPISTLE TO PHILEMON) Although a very short letter about the specific issue Philemon was having with his servant Onesimus who ran away from him, it is very useful in teaching us about forgiveness and social relationships.
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