https://tasbeha.org/community/categories/random-issues/p27/feed.rss Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:46:50 +0000 Random Issues - Tasbeha.org Community en-CA https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9147/stealing-jealousy Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:13:52 +0000 LoveConquersAll 9147@/community/discussions I have 3 sisters, respectively 1, 2, and 3--oldest to youngest. there is an issue between 2 and 3.

2 gets extremely jealous from the 3 so she goes into her room and rips out pages from her diary that she thinks is about her (and 3 came to me for help)... when i confronted 2 about it she said that she didnt classify it as 'stealing'. I want to tell her that what she is doing is wrong but she just doesnt understand what the bible is teaching AT ALL, she flips it all around. For example, she refers to acquiring the virtue of patience through waiting for her to get ready as she does her hair. she hits people and tells the person "who cares, anba so and so got hit by the devil so it doesnt matter if you get hit, its just a body". I just dont know how to deal with such a person. As an older sibling, I don't think its right . I think its really cunning to go into someone's room in the first place and read someone's diary in the first place let alone rip out pages and take them with her. How do I say that to her? What should I do? 3  is really feeling the worst not only having her diary read but finding pages of her life ripped out. I dont keep a diary but she started crying in front of me telling me that all her life was in it so it must have been special to her.

i tried to put myself in the shoes of 3 and thought if i had written a page about my life not meant to be read by anyone else and found it read and gone, i would be extremely uneasy and would want to hide all my stuff, but the reality is why would i hide it from someone that i am supposed to trust but makes it so hard to trust her? well that was my empathy anyway. i hope you still remember what i wrote in the beginning, that 2 is jealous from 3. thats the root of the problem i think, and i see it everyday, there was a huge issues before associated with the jealously of 2. but again, I dont know how to deal with that. any advice would be good, especially from someone who might have experienced this issue. Thanks.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9091/what-is-the-us-position-on-the-persecution-of-the-coptic-church Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:47:54 +0000 Mozes 9091@/community/discussions I have a very simple question that comes up to mind everytime.
The US is 100% behind the government and state of Israel.
When  the matter is concerning Christian persecution in Egypt,the US turns a blind eye.Why is that? What strategic or political interest are they going to lose by demanding justice for the persecuted people if they are bankrolling the Egyptian government with aid money? Does it not have at least a moral obligation as a Christian country with a superpower to do something that alleviates the sufferings of the prevalent persecutions?? What are we doing wrong to get the USA on the side of the truth?
Anyone has ideas?

Agapy!]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/336/picture Sat, 12 Jun 2004 08:16:57 +0000 nardin 336@/community/discussions hi people on this site feel free to post pictures and share with others

view da 1ns i sent

nardin]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9141/people-respecting-their-elders Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:06:32 +0000 LoveConquersAll 9141@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9132/doing-the-sign-of-the-cross-on-your-mouth Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:54:34 +0000 Ramez_A 9132@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9137/nkjv-audio-bible-acts Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:02:59 +0000 PaulSamir 9137@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9129/spiritual-articles-in-arabic Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:08:36 +0000 LoveConquersAll 9129@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9119/priest-appreciation-day Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:17:07 +0000 ilovesaintmark 9119@/community/discussions
We used to have a day that we would set a side for a "Father/Son type day" with our priest and the deacons.  If he is father then we are sons.  We have, as deacons, a very special relationship with a given priest or priests of the church.  They do so much for us, and yet they, in some cases, some instances, are taken for granted.  Many times we do not put ourselves in their shoes, troubles, anxieties, difficulties, and maladies.  They neglect themselves, in sacrifice, for the entire church.

If you think about it, liturgically, he says something and we respond.  We are the first calling after the priest's words.

They are special.  They are a gift from God to us.  They are there to remind us that although the Lord has left and ascended to the Father, He (Our Master) grants us shepherds to lead and guide us; to nurture and uphold us; to comfort and save us; and to love us when sometimes no one else will; to seek us out and to help us in the path of repentance.  I cannot think of a better definition of "father".  My priest is always that way.

I offer up a suggestion and a challenge:  Pick a day in conjunction with your priest or priests of your church.  Make it exclusive for the deacons and the priest.  Find a nice restaurant.  Chip in some money and have a good meal together.  Let him feel that this day was set aside just for him.  There should be no distractions.  Have good hearty conversation.  Serenade him with good hymns.  He is not going to have "For he's a jolly good fellow...", but there are many good chants and hymns that can be offered.  Let the people in the restaurant hear that our priests are special, and their children care about him.  Let them know that in the Coptic Orthodox Church, our priests are loved, respected, and appreciated by their children. 

Sometimes when we had extra money we would get him a present or something.  In times when money was tight, it was just nice to be out with your "dad" from the church.  A couple of good jokes would not hurt (in good taste of course).  It really would be a nice distraction.

I would hope that a gang of guys would go pick him up from his house so that he does not have to drive to his own appreciation day.  Call it whatever you want as a day.  It does not have to be a surprise.  Just do it.  PLEASE.

The priests we have are good people.  Good men with a special mission.  I hope that the suggestion clicks and it finds a way to fruition in the given churches where everyone is stationed.

May God preserve our priests for us.  May God preserve the life of our High Priest, Pope Shenouda III--the father to our fathers, and father to all that are in the Coptic Orthodox Church.

--Sorry for rambling.  I was just very gripped by my memories as I was driving home tonight.

]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/8587/long-time Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:56:33 +0000 mnc_hnn 8587@/community/discussions Since I first found this website so many things have changed..I don't think i'm me anymore. I have managed to lose contact with about more people than i know now. lol

so what's up these days guys? anything major/interesting was posted?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/8962/does-the-coc-recognise-the-killings-of-armenian-christians-in-turkey-as-genocide Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:11:39 +0000 Zoxsasi 8962@/community/discussions
In WWI, 1.5 million Armenian Orthodox Christians were killed by ottoman turks. Does the CoC recognise this as genocide against Christians, or not?

Given they are our sister Church, do we (as a Church) consider these 1.5 million Armenians as martyrs?

Thanks]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9114/how-do-i-say Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:26:31 +0000 peterfarrington 9114@/community/discussions
She has a patient who is a Copt, and who doesn't speak much/any English, though he understands some.

She wants to be able to say...

I am praying for you

or something similar, in Arabic. Can anyone transliterate it into pronounceable English characters for me.

Thanks

Father Peter]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9103/bible-version Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:38:33 +0000 ebnyasoo3 9103@/community/discussions
I am looking forward to buy an English bible with Expanation. Like the Orthodox bible that has some foot notes expalining some of the verses.

Which version do you recommend

God bless]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9101/visual-basic-2008 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:20:04 +0000 geomike 9101@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9102/songs-from-youtube Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:27:58 +0000 ZanAmrikai 9102@/community/discussions
These are songs I found some time back on YouTube. Unfortunately, I do not know Arabic, although because of knowing Persian (since there are some Arabic words in Persian, owing to the time when Islam spread out from Mecca), and knowing the word "Habibi" there are a few things I can pick out!   ;)   Anyway, I think they are lovely.  I hope you like them.  (A couple are sung by Fayrouz; her voice is so pure and perfect for these songs, I think.)







]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9082/ostrov-the-island-russian-orthodox-church-saint-movie Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:31:54 +0000 Hezekiel 9082@/community/discussions
I watched the film Ostrov, meaning ,-the Island and found it impressive.The film is basically about persistent repentance, and its impact and fruits on peoples lives and various different monks within the monastery. The main character, Fr Anatoly, is an ordinary man, whose behaviour and way of life appear unusual and foolish,but then becomes evident that his foolishness was a real foolishness for christ. He comes to the monastery to repent of his past deed that kept on tormenting him until the hour of his death.But the fruits of his constant repentance does not only change him,but also the life of those around him ;his abbot and the once haughty superior monk of the monastery...etc etc

If you are interested to watch,attached is the link to part 1..(Follow the Youtube links to watch the other parts)

Ostrov The Island - -(With English Subtitles)

]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9057/what-are-the-different-ways-to-say Fri, 02 Apr 2010 06:46:55 +0000 gust123 9057@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9069/heavenlyembroidery-com Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:33:57 +0000 PopeKyrillos 9069@/community/discussions
So I ran into this one site called heavenlyembroidery.com after hours of searching for a new tonia. This site is loaded and seems legit, but I am afraid to give my credit card # and never get the tonia since this site is not common at all such as orthodoxbookstore.org 

So my question is basically, has anyone ever used it before and had a good experience with them?

Thanks,
PK  ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9001/what-are-your-favourite-quotes-by-saints Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:33:19 +0000 Zoxsasi 9001@/community/discussions
I was just thinking it would be nice for everyone to share their favourite quotes by saints.

I'll suggest a few when I get a chance, I loved Francis Assisi's comment: "Preach the Holy Gospel, and if necessary, use words".]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/8753/new-coptic-website Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:04:35 +0000 copticuser20 8753@/community/discussions
copticorthodoxchurch.webs.com
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/8970/peace Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:51:33 +0000 marina008 8970@/community/discussions
God Bless you
Thanxs in advance
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9048/easter-for-teens-young-adults Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:58:46 +0000 Tzegemariam 9048@/community/discussions
Kyrielison everyone,

Every year for the Sunday School lesson for Holy Easter we just read passages from the Holy Bible about Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ's Resurrection.

What could we do differently that could make it more personal or better for the teens/ young adults?

We had an awesome play last year thanks be to God but
what kind of discussion could we have for Holy Easter, that would interest teens/young adults?  [b]
For example this one is a little generic but...
" How do you feel personally about Holy Easter? "

I know you all have better ones,

May God bless you on this Holiest week and help you to answer this question
Amen  ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9042/movies Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:08:28 +0000 roubir2010 9042@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9032/pascha-live-broadcasts Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:51:18 +0000 mikesl 9032@/community/discussions

[li]CopticChurch.net
http://www.copticchurch.net/live/[/li]

[li]St. Mark, Washington DC
http://www.stmarkdc.org/en/content/ustream[/li]

[li]St. Mark Cleveland
http://stmarkclev.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=191[/li]

]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9047/need-link Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:43:13 +0000 [Deleted User] 9047@/community/discussions The user and all related content has been deleted.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9031/is-mcdonald-s-mozzarella-bites-siaamy Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:01:42 +0000 Zoxsasi 9031@/community/discussions
Mr. McDonalds has these new cheese bites: Mozzarella cheese in breadcrumbs. I just want to know before I embark on buying a lot of them, are they fasting?

Does anyone know?

It looked siamy, and I think mozzarella cheese is siamy. I know bread is siamy also.

If this is siamy, this is going to be the best passion week ever.

Thanks]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6436/pascha-passion-week-book Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:25:04 +0000 joma 6436@/community/discussions
We are living in Ireland and are wondering if anyone knows where we can download a copy of the Rite of Passion Week book in English and Coptic.

I seem to recall a copy of the book was available to download on this site last year.

Thanks & God bless.
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9019/kid-s-passion-week-activity Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:18:17 +0000 Christforlife7 9019@/community/discussions
I was wondering if anyone knew of guide through passion week for Children? These are middle school kids so coloring things wouldn't really work, but something that summarizes the day's events and has selections of readings and the message of the day. It would be great if you guys would respond ASAP so that I can get them printed and given to the kids by Palm Sunday.

If you have something that is similar but doesn't completely fit the description completely, send it my way and I'll tweek it for them. Whether it's for a younger crowd of kids or a more intense one for adults, I'm open to anything. Thanks everyone!

My email is pmansour91@gmail.com if you'd rather send it as an attachment than a link.

God bless and pray for my heart to be surrendered to Christ during this week of his passionate love.

Tish]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/8995/separating-music Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:24:31 +0000 Marmoura99 8995@/community/discussions
It's me again :D Just wondering if anyone knows how to separate music from the words. I downloaded a program a while ago but I can't seem to make it work... I'm a little technologically challenged when it comes to these things! Any help would be great.

thanks]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/8935/question-about-holy-pictures Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:01:46 +0000 falo 8935@/community/discussions Greetings and May God Bless you all

I have a question that I am in need to get an answer for. What are we to do with old Worn Out holy pictures?  (eg. pictures that kids get in Sunday School)

Is it ok to shred them?

Any other suggestions

Thanks]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/8953/liturgy-of-the-word Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:43:22 +0000 Christrules 8953@/community/discussions i was wondering is there another CD that is the liturgy of the Eucharist with Abouna Anastasi Praying?]]>