Entries by Hiwot M

Which do you remember?

Dear children of God! How are you? How is this season of “Fast of Assumption of Saint Mary?” we hope you are spending it with you beloved ones according to the church liturgy and order! This is a great occasion all of us eagerly await for every year for we pray, fast and prostrate much. Little ones, on this fasting occasion, we shall attend the church, learn the word of God, pray, participate on the Divine Liturgy as well as do much good deeds.

Children! On this lesson of “which do you remember”, we have presented to you questions on the lesson about Christians endeavors. You shall send us your response on the address on our website address website.english@eotcmk.org

The Pastoral Care of Addicts

Generally speaking about addiction, it is necessary to discuss especially about alcoholism as we see it as the most eloquent example of addiction. This, not only due to the fact that the phenomenon of alcoholism is by far the best-known in our country at the moment, but also to the fact that what is applied to the disease of alcoholism remains valid for the addiction to other substances or behaviors. Furthermore, the spiritual process of recovering from various dependencies is very similar, in almost all cases, whether one speaks about alcohol, cannabis or heroine. Of course, there are differences between addictions and their solutions; however, we shall highlight the similarities between them, trying to understand them better, from a theological coherent perspective.

Recent Tribulations of Church

Holy church seeks and craves peace, love and unity for the existence of not only her children Christians, but as well as all the human race. It is a known truth that if church is not in peace, facing frequent tribulations, in the defying God, no nation will be in peace and capable of political, economic or social resolution. Whether we like, accept or agree with it or not, the truth about church remains forever as word of the Lord affirmed saying,   “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not a prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18)

The Angel of God saved the mother and son saints

Archangel Saint Gabriel performed miracle for Saint Cyriacus (Qirkos) and Julitta (Iyalota) his mother on Hamele 19. When this saint was a child, and his days were three years, his mother took him and fled from the country of Rome to another country. And she found there the brother of the governor from whom she had fled, and certain men laid information against her before him, and he had her brought and questioned her about the worship of idols.

Christian endeavors

Dear Children of God! How are you? How is the second semester test? We hope you have learned and studied well more than before and score good grades!

Little ones! We have begun summer. We believe you use this season properly in helping your parents in choirs, read Holy Scriptures (holy books) and prepare for the next year school lessons. You shall also not forget to attend Holy Church and learn spiritual teachings. Good! Children, now we will learn about obedience.

“Do not worry” (Matthew 6:34)

Humans worry for attaining both virtuous and evil thoughts. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ told us “do not worry” for the vanity world that is unjust. (Matthew 6:34) He knows what we seek and desire in the earthly life. The discerning mind we are endowed by Him is for the wisdom of us. Yet, it is improper to worry about any of it. Patristic Fathers teaching the children of God to “think but not worry” is for this reason. On the temporary earthly life, we shall be thoughtful, careful, “wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” (Matthew 10:16) We are warranted not to fear and worry in Christianity. Whilst the apostles were saddened about the Lord’s suffering and death, He sympathized them saying, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” (John 14:1)

“You who love the Lord, hate evil” (Psalm 97:10)

Absolute in His attribute, Holy and pure as He is, and for no uncleans is in Him, our Lord, God is a Good Father. The existence of Him before the creation of the world, for He does so now and forever, He lives in holiness in eternity. Before He created all the creatures by His mercy, He existed by sacred and triune; now also abodes glorified, sanctified and praised; as well will be praised in the future in His kingdom even for the inheritance of His honor and holiness to the Archangels and mankind. He did all this for His mercy, goodness, kindness and holy will.

Holy Trinity in Abraham’s House

On Hamele 7, as God entered Abraham’s house and blessed him, so will He enter the houses of those who donates, present alms, welcome guests daily and as such. We have also seen His endowment of children to barren and blessing of houses. Today, we shall also feed the hungry, water the thirst, cloth the deprived, present alms, handouts and alike in the living of good thinking like Holy Scriptures teaches us.

The Eleventh Month

The eleventh month is known as “Hamele” which is derived from the word “Hamel” meaning “Leaf, foliage, grass, bushfire, sprout, plant,” and “Hamele” means “greenish.” (Aleka Kidane Wolde, page 449)

The naming of this month is derived from the earth which got dew of heaven and the clear natural change. The land which dried and degraded in the winter season will be wet and greenery at the beginning of summer by the rain.

Christians endeavors

Dear Children of God, how are you? How is school? Are you studying well? How about your Christian life? Hope you have been brave and strong to pass all your exams and be obedient in your Christianity! Good!

Dear Children! You might remember our lesson on faith, love and hope which are Christians endeavors. On this lesson, we have brought you revision of these topics and later on will present questions on the lessons. Therefore, follow us attentively so that you could answer and be rewarded.