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.
[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.
This 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.
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.
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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