For me, I just try to make sure that it is not less than 24 hours fasting regardless of when I sleep or when I wake up. So I started fasting at 12 am, then I will eat fitari at 12:01 am next day but If I start fasting at 2 am, I have to stay till 2 …
Apart from the discussions that are going on here. It is really interesting how people think of anything which is "Egyptian". Every time I read the word "Egyptian" in this forum, I find that it is meant to describe something stupid or insane ! Lets …
Father Peter,
when i posted this problem here in tasbeha, I was hoping that God talks to me through the replies I get. Your answers in particular were very helpful. I found your second post even more straight forward and understandable to people wi…
Thanks so much for the lively discussion. I really enjoyed reading what everyone said here.
Father Peter,
I really appreciate taking the time to answer my post. As regards your question, yes i am attracted to her as a PERSON, and I am comfortable…
[quote author=dzheremi link=topic=10674.msg130151#msg130151 date=1297208143]
I am 28. Does that make me a "senior"? I do have some...um...experience in this area...shamefully... (I haven't always been trying to live a Christian life.) :-[
Anyway, …
With all due respect to those who are 16 and 21, I really need an opinion of a senior. I don't want want to underestimate the importance of sexual life by saying that it just comes down to the ability to have children, and on the other hand, I don't…
[quote author=minatasgeel link=topic=10674.msg130140#msg130140 date=1297204353]
Sexual life in marriage is only part of it.....not all of it.
you are not gonna find someone perfect.
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I know, but i am asking how important is that if everythi…
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but I just don't like that sin at all,
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So what ? i don't think that anyone here likes it, even the OP doesn't like it, obviously !
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[quote author=servant33 link=topic=10398.msg126499#msg126499 date=1294340617]
An Abouna answers this exact question in the first 5 minutes of this sermon:
http://www.stmaryscopticorthodox.ca/content/sermons/frathanasius/spirituality/3chastity.mp3
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I personally believe that marriage should come after completing your education. I am not sure why girls are in such a rush to get married so early. A lot of people who mar…
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It will be even more difficult when you come to the Western World. It will be assumed that you are seeking out a woman for residency purposes.
Get married in Egypt …
I would tell you what I would do if i were in a similar situation. I would continue praying for him PERIOD. You are not the creator of your father, God is. So if God wants him he will find a way to get him back. Don't underestimate the power of your…