The Christian at Work Part 1, Part 2
By Father Matthew Attia
There are enormous pressures on people, particularly young people to conform often to values at odds with Christianity, pressure to be one of the boys. Pressure to work long hours, compounded with stress.
The Feast Of The Epiphany
By Father Matthew Attia
On Friday, 19 th January 2007 our Church will celebrate the Glorious Feast of the Epiphany, commemorating the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ. This Feast is also known as ‘Feast of Light', for in Baptism we obtain spiritual illumination. The Lord's pure light casts out Satan's darkness.
Orthodoxy
By Father Matthew Attia
Is Orthodoxy a mere branch of Christianity? Is it merely confined to Oriental Cultures? Is it a label for the practice of Rites and Traditions? Orthodoxy is often misunderstood and misrepresented particularly in the west.
Strike Me Lucky
By Father Matthew Attia
One of the most harmful social disease in our society is gambling. An ABC television documentary ‘Strike me Lucky,' referring to gambling as the ‘religion of Australia.'
Relationship Between Youth And The Church
By Father Matthew Attia
As the Coptic Church in Australia moves into it's third decade, the relationship between the YOUTH AND THE CHURCH constitutes a challenge. Indeed, the effectiveness of our church in the next decade depends on whether the spiritual pastoral, cultural, educational and social needs of our youth are met within the church today.
Starvation Of The Mind
By Father Matthew Attia
Are we losing the art of reading? This question merits the attention of all the youth. The treasury of Christian books is being badly ignored.
What Is Our Vision?
By Father Matthew Attia
To address effectively the issues of Youth Ministry, requires a focus on the needs and characteristics of young people. Carefully evaluate the aspiration and dreams, fears and needs of Youth.
The Theological School Of Alexandria
By Father Matthew Attia
This article presents a detailed and thorough account of the origin and establishment of the School at Alexandria, including a description of its first deans, its curriculum, and its massive contribution to the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Coptic - Catholic Relations
By Father Matthew Attia
The Coptic Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church split at the council of Chalcedon in 451 AD. From the fifth century to the middle of the twentieth century both Churches remained apart making very infrequent and brief contacts. The first break through came in 1963.
What Jehovah's Witnesses beleive
By Father Matthew Attia
In some areas, Jehovah's witnesses believe much the same as conservative Christians. But, in many other areas and essential beliefs, their doctrines set them apart and mark them as a pseudo-Christian cult.
The Feast Of The Apostles
By Father Matthew Attia
The Feast of Our Fathers and Teachers the Apostles [Abib 5 – July 12] calls us to reflect upon the lives, writings, teachings and personalities of these great people who wrote and preached the Gospel of Salvation, established churches, endured tremendous suffering and shed their blood out of their deep love for their Saviour and Master the Lord Jesus.
The Ascension
By Father Matthew Attia
The Ascension of our Lord into Heaven marks the end not of Christ's life, but rather, as Saint Gregory the Theologian points out, the completion of his earthly ministry. For forty days after his glorious resurrection Our Lord; appeared, talked, walked, preached and ate with his disciples. Upon ascending, Christ reassured his disciples. Upon ascending, Christ reassured hi disciples with these comforting words: “I am with you always even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).
Chirst Born In Us
By Father Matthew Attia
Why did God become man?
In order to transform the world and reconcile all mankind with God. This transforming and reconciling influence of Jesus Christ is not some process that was set in motion nearly two thousand years ago and now works spontaneously and automatically in the world.
Leadership I
By Father Matthew Attia
Leadership is more easily recognized than it is defined. It is exercised in different ways by people of widely differing personalities. Leaders may be liked or disliked; they may have a positive effect or a negative effect. Whatever, their leadership style may be, however, the common factor in all leaders is their ability to cause people to follow them.
Leadership II
By Father Matthew Attia
Christian leaders must model themselves on Jesus – He is the paradigm. Linked with the servant image is the paradoxical role of Servant – Leader. In Christ we find both exemplified perfectly.
Money
By Father Matthew Attia
The common definition is that money is a medium of exchange. It is principal function is to regulate our economy and society, our private and public lives. Money it is said is the only language that is understood by every human being. The children, youth, parents, pensioners, businessmen all want to multiply their wealth and minimize their expenses.
The Abuse Of Power
By Father Matthew Attia
Whether we like it or not, if we are in any relationship we are all involved in the exercise of power. Power is in itself neutral. It can be constructive bringing blessing and growth to others or it can be destructive when we use others.
The Aim And Meaning Of Life
By Father Matthew Attia
For the Christian person life has its value and meaning and is directed towards a supreme aim because it was created by God. God, who being all wise and the Creator, all Merciful, Providence, created all things beautiful and good: he has made all things beautiful in its time (Eccl 3:1). Similarly, St Paul says that every creature of God is good (1 Tim 4:4).
Christ Our Light
By Father Matthew Attia
In the gospel of Saint John, our Lord Jesus Christ repeats the term “I am”. I am the bread of life, I am the good shepherd, I am the way the truth and the life, I am the resurrection and the life, I am the light of the world.
