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. The phrase …

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).  …

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 Throne In Revelations 4, the …

by Father Matthew Attia The Lord loves a cheerful giver not a person driven by ulterior motives in his/her offerings . 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 …

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. The Apostle St Paul described himself as a servant of the Gospel (Col 1:23) and a servant of the church.  …

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 …

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. It is a …

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 …

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 …