Entries by Hiwot M

The Good Shepherd

He is the only Shepherd

who guides the lost ones

The mere savior of the strayed

The mender of the broken hearts

Alpha and Omega and Almighty God

God the creator of all, is the Alpha, Omega and Almighty. In scripted in the Holy bible, He says, “I am the first and I am the last, besides me there is no god.” God has many names and attributes. We primarily acknowledge His name in when He appeared to Abram and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless.” (Genesis 49:24, Genesis 17:1, Psalm 132:2-5) and “I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, Who is, Who was, and Who is to come, the Almighty.” (Isaiah 44:6, Revelation 1:8)

Secular and Spiritual Knowledge

The word knowledge means to understand and comprehend something and to be able to do something. It is the ability to solve a certain problem. In Greek terms the word Gnostic represents Knowledge.  Gnosticism it a thought that has a tendency of considering knowledge as the key to everything and in Gnosticism, even eternal life would be attained through knowledge. On the other hand, those who were considered uneducated were called ignorant, or unenlightened one.

Commemoration of Archbishop Abba Demetrius

The  Holy  father,  the  pure  virgin,  the  fighter  of  lusts,  the vanquisher of natural appetites, Abba Demetrius the twelfth Archbishop of the city of Alexandria died on October 22.  This holy man was a man of the people (i.e., of lowly origin) and he knew not letters, and he used to work in a vineyard. His parents gave him a wife in his youth, and he lived with her until he was appointed archbishop forty eight years…

Children shall pray every day!

Greetings to you Dear Children and gratitude to Almighty God!

Our lesson today is about prayer. So, follow us attentively! Ok, Good!…

Feast of Abune Gebre Menfes Qidus

The righteous father who is entitled as “The Star of the desert” and “The Head of Anchorites” Abune Gebre Menfes Qidus, was born on January 2, G.C. (829 E.C) from his father Simeon, and his mother ‘Aklesya who were righteous…

“This one’s religion is useless” (James 1:26)

The Gospel of Saint James in the Holy Bible beginning the first section reveals the danger of uncontrolled tongue. It utters how a man without restraint of his tongue, whole spiritual live would come to ruins. His worship, ministry, and strive would be all in vain.

“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things” (Matthew 6:34)

Wariness is a huge obstruction in Christian faith and diligence in spiritual life. It creates doubtful thoughts in our mind hindering from good deeds and failure for sinful acts. As our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things” leaning more on our faith in God, we shall not worry about any circumstances in life that tomorrow might bring since our existence is by the will of God. (Matthew 6:34)

The Exodus of Saint Mary and Lord Jesus Christ

Blessed Virgin Mary, in the presence of the old man Joseph and her aunt Salome, fled to Egypt as well as Ethiopia during the apostasy era. Joseph, who had been commanded to protect her, was shocked to see that her appearance sometimes turned red like a rose, and at other times it turned white like a pomegranate. He was would her “Mary” to make sure she was. Explaining this mystery, Saint John Chrysostom said, “I did not know her in any way because she looked like a rose and a pomegranate.” Thus, the Church has reminded us of the time of the monthly prayer for the praise of our Lady in a flower. According to the teachings of our Holy Church, the period from October 6 to November 16 is called the month of Tsige (Tsige / Flower Month) for It’s a time which Flowers blossom in the moonlight and bear, the flower representing Saint Mary and the fruit, being the symbol of Lord Jesus.