The Papal Altar Lot Liturgy that took place at St. Mark's Cathedral at Al Abbasiya, Cairo, Egypt earlier today, November 4th, 2012 where the 118th Pope of Alexandria was chosen from among three candidates.
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth Would care to know my name Would care to feel my hurt Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star Would choose to light the way For my ever wandering heart
Not because of who I am But because of what You've done Not because of what I've done But because of who You're
I am a flower quickly fading Here today and gone tomorrow A wave tossed in the ocean A vapor in the wind Still You hear me when I'm calling Lord, You catch me when I'm falling And You've told me who I am I am Yours, I am Yours
Who Am I, that the eyes that see my sin Would look on me with love and watch me rise again Who Am I, that the voice that calmed the sea Would call out through the rain And calm the storm in me
I am Yours Whom shall I fear Whom shall I fear Cause I am Yours I am Yours
Princes and paupers sons and daughters Kneel at the throne of grace Losers and winners Saints and sinners One day will see his face
And we'll all bow down Kings will surrender Their crowns And worship Jesus For He is the love, Unfailing love He is the love of God Summer and winter The mountains and the rivers Whisper the Savior's name Awesome and Holy A friend to the lonely Forever His love will reign
And we'll all bow down Kings will surrender Their crowns And worship Jesus For He is the love, Unfailing love He is the love of God He's the Light of the world And Lord of the cross And we'll all bow down Kings will surrender Their crowns And worship Jesus For He is the love, Unfailing love He is the love of God
Abba Seraphim was among a number of distinguished speakers at a day conference entitled, "Britain and the Early Church. Exploring the origins of British Christianity", presented under the auspices of the Fellowship of Saint Alban & St. Sergius. The lectures were held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton in 14 July. A number of Orthodox jurisdictions were represented: Father Chrysostom MacDonnell (Antiochian Orthodox Deanery) spoke on "After the Romans Left", tracing the cultural and religious growth of the Insular Church; Father John Nankivell (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira) led a discussion exposing the 'myth' of Celtic Christianity whilst Father Andrew Phillips (Russian Orthodox Church outside of Russia) gave an extensive historical overview in "The Saints of the Isles and the Isles of the Saints." Academic contributions were made by Professor Paul Cavill of the University of Nottingham, who spoke on the "Veneration of the Cross in England" from its Constantinian origins; whilst Professor Michelle Brown of the University of London highlighted many exciting discoveries about cross-cultural links from ancient manuscripts. Abba Seraphim concluded with a talk, "Alter Orbis: British Christianity & the Roman Imperium." In his welcome to those attending, Father Stephen Platt, General Secretary of the Fellowship, commended Angelos Stanway, who had planned and organised the day single-handedly. Members of the British Orthodox Parish at Portsmouth and Southampton Mission showed their support by attending.
In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Luke 12: 1 ESV
Homily on Luke XII:1 by Abba Seraphim at the British Orthodox London Mission, St. George in the East, Shadwell, London, 9 June 2012
Where Do We Go When Hope Runs Out? When We're Empty?
When There's Nothing Left?
Sang by Nick Vujicic...
Sometimes I get so tired, Just trying to find a place, To lay my head, I look up to the sky, I feel the warmest light comfort me, I've seen the great heights, Reminding me... That I'm alive
I don't wanna die, I don't wanna waste another day, Or night, I know there's something more, Than what we're living for, I see it in the stars, I feel it on the shores, I know there's something, I know there's something more.
I think we're all afraid, That we might be alone, Alone down here, We all want to have some faith, At least that's true in my case, To just believe, I've seen the great height, Reminding me... That I'm alive,
I don't wanna die, I don't wanna waste another day, Or night, I know there's something more, Than what we're living for, I see it in the stars, I feel it on the shore, I know there's something,
This world may crumble, Into the ocean, It could all end tonight, I undermined you, Then tried to find you, My only source of light, There breathing... I am Breathing... I am... ¡alive!
I know there's something more, I don't wanna die, I don't wanna waste another day or night, I know there's something more, Than what we're living for, I see it in the stars, I feel it on the shore,
I know there's something more, I don't wanna die, I don't wanna waste another day, Or night, I know there's something more, Than what we're living for, I see it in the stars, And I feel it on the shore,
I know there's something more, I don't wanna die, I don't wanna waste another day, Or night, I know there's something more, Than what we're living for, I see it in the stars, I feel it on the shore,
I know there's something more, I know there's something....
Abba Seraphim of the British Orthodox Church presents a sermon on "The Heavenly Manna" held at London mission: SS. George & Paul the Hermit at Shadwell, London.
Your face is beautiful And Your eyes are like the stars Your gentle hands have healing There inside the scars Your loving arms they draw me near And Your smile it brings me peace Draw me closer oh my Lord Draw me closer Lord to Thee
(chorus) Captivate us, Lord Jesus Set our eyes on You Devastate us with Your presence Falling down And rushing river, draw us nearer Holy fountain consume us with You Captivate us Lord Jesus, with You
Your voice is powerful And Your words are radiant bright In Your breath and shadow I will come close and abide You whisper love and life divine And Your fellowship is free Draw me closer O my Lord Draw me closer Lord to Thee
(chorus)
Let everything be lost in the shadows Of the light of Your face Let every chain be broken from me As Im bound in Your grace For Your yoke is easy, Your burden is light Youre full of wisdom, power and might And every eye will see You
1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
2 He said to them, “When you pray, say:
“‘Father,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come.
3 Give us each day our daily bread.
4 Forgive us our sins,
for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.
And lead us not into temptation.’”
Luke 11: 1 - 4 NIV
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The Model Prayer NKJV
1 Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”
2 So He said to them, “When you pray, say:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
3 Give us day by day our daily bread.
4 And forgive us our sins,
For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Sydney Easter Enactment 2012
Pikhrestos Aftonf!
Khristos Anesti!
Christ is Risen!
+ Deacons start chanting: "Ya kolal-sefof".
+ Sanctuary doors (curtain) closed, lights of the church switched off.
+ Inside Sanctuary, the priest (Rev. Fr. Augustinous Nada) started opening the white linen cloth that has the Icon of Christ From Good Friday's Burial ..
+ Flowers mixed with Holy Spices that was used at the burial are distributed to congregations at the end of liturgy as a blessing.
+ Outside the door of the Sanctuary, a deacon stands with a candle light and starts declaring:
+ Deacon:
Ekhrestos anisti
(Christ is risen).
+ Priest:
Alithos anisti
(Truly He is risen).
+ Deacon:
(Lift up your gates, O rulers, and be raised up, O eternal gates.) X 3
That the King of glory may enter.
+ Priest:
Who is the King of glory?
+ Deacon:
The Lord, the powerful, the strong, the mighty, victorious in battles;
A Poem from his book : "The Release of the Spirit"
published in 1957.
I want nothing from the world.., for the world has nothing to be desired.. but only temptations for the beginners.. I want nothing of the world, for the world is too poor to give me.. If what I want is available in the world, the world would be a heaven.. But it is still an, earth as I see.. there is nothing in it except material things.. in fact I search for heavenly matters, for the Spirit, for God..
I want nothing of the world, for I am not of the world.. I am not dust as they think, I am a divine breath.. I was with God from eternity, and God placed me on the earth.. But I shall leave it after a while and return to God.. So I want nothing of this earth.. 'I came forth from the Father, and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father" (John. 16:28).
I want nothing of the world, all that I want is to get rid of it, to be released from it, from the flesh and from the earth! I want to return to God-as before-to be again a holy breath not defiled by any worldly thing..
I want nothing of the world because I seek eternal immortal things and the world has nothing that is immortal.. All that is in the world is passing away, even the world itself will perish and come to nothing..I do not seek perishable things..
I want nothing of the world .There is He whom I ask to give me.. He who is rich and powerful, in whom I have found satisfaction and nothing is lacked .. He gives me before I ask Him, He gives me what is good and of benefit to me.. Since I have put myself in His hands I need nothing of the world.
I want nothing of the world, for the world does not give me benefit but with purpose to subjugate me.. Those who received what the world gave them became slaves to the world.. It gave them the pleasures of the body and took from them the purity of the spirit.. The world gave them the worldly enjoyment and took from them the blessing of the heavenly Kingdom.. Satan gave them all the kingdoms of the world and their glory to make them fall down and worship him.. He always gives all that he has to make people lose their souls.. As for me, "I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ" (Phil. 3:8). This world takes more than what it gives.. It subjects those who desire it... So I want nothing of it..
I want nothing of the world, for I am superior to it.. I am a son of God - in the image of God and after His likeness.. I am a temple for the Holy Spirit and a place of dwelling for God.. I am the only creature who partakes of His holy flesh and blood.. I am superior to the world and the world is asking me to give it.. for I have the keys of the heavens and earth.. I, whom God, in His loving-kindness and humbleness, willed to make me the light of the world and the salt of the earth (Matt. 5:13,14).
I want nothing of the world, because I want to live as my fathers did; those whom the earth was not deserving to trod on .. They lived so, received nothing of the world. On the other hand they were a blessing to the world.. For the sake of their prayers God sent water on the earth.. and for their sakes God preserved the world till today..
I want nothing of the world, because sin entered it and corrupted it.. In the beginning God saw everything and behold it was very good, as sin had not yet entered the world. Even the great sea creatures were blessed by God to be fruitful and to multiply.. But now, the marvellous picture which God has drawn is scarred. Therefore I reject the world which loves the darkness more than the light and I no longer desire anything of it.
I want nothing of the world, because I want You alone; You who loved me till the end and gave Yourself up for me; You who formed me out of nothing and was not in need of my service but it is rather I who was in need of your sovereignty.. Therefore I want to be released from the world and be united to You, who gave me the gift of knowing You . By H.H. Pope Shenouda III I want nothing of this world
Tarek Heggy, as the only non-Christian founder of the chair for Coptic Studies at American University in Cairo
He was asked by Coptic TV to give his recollections of his good friend Pope Shenounda III during this 120 minute tribute to the late patriarch of the Coptic Church.
