Why were the disciples afraid?

April 27, 2014 · by Father James Guirguis | in Uncategorized | tagged death, fear, life, pascha, resurrection, sin | 2 Comments

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John 20:19-31 In our reading today there are many things that deserve our attention. One of the most important is that on Sunday evening, the first day of the week, we are told that the disciples were hiding in a secure room behind closed doors. […]

The Greatest Easter Sermon

April 19, 2014 · by Father James Guirguis | in Uncategorized | tagged chrysostom, pascha, resurrection, risen | 2 Comments

The Paschal Sermon of St. John Chrysostom If any man be devout and love God, let him enjoy this fair and radiant triumphal feast. If any man be a wise servant, let him rejoicing enter into the joy of his Lord. If any have labored long in fasting, let him now receive his recompense. […]

Sex and the city and a girl named Mary

April 5, 2014 · by Father James Guirguis | in Uncategorized | tagged addiction, faithfulness, fulfillment, harlot, hunger, liberation, peace, prostitute, saint, sex, transformation | Leave a comment

On this final Sunday of Great and Holy Lent we remember and celebrate the life of the great St. Mary of Egypt. One of the lovely things that we take from her story is that no matter how far you’ve fallen, God is ready to redeem you. Even now, at the last hour of Great […]