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"...a true philosopher is one whose intellect is conversant equally
with ascetic practice and contemplative wisdom. Thus the perfect
philosopher or lover of wisdom is one whose intellect has attained -
alike on the moral, natural and theological levels - love of wisdom or,
rather, love of God. That is to say, he has learned from God the
principles of ascetic practice (moral philosophy), an insight into the
spiritual causes of things (natural philosophy), and a precise
contemplative understanding of doctrinal principles (theology)."

St. Gregory of Sinai.

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"Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease!" Proverbs 23:4

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The Bible reading for the 13th of Baba, October 23rd, is:
He also said to His disciples: "There was a certain rich man who had a
steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting
his goods. So he called him and said to him, "What is this I hear about
you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be
steward.'
"Then the steward said within himself, "What shall I do? For my master
is taking the stewardship away from me. I cannot dig; I am ashamed to
beg. I have resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the
stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.'
"So he called every one of his master's debtors to him, and said to the
first, "How much do you owe my master?' And he said, "A hundred
measures of oil.' So he said to him, "Take your bill, and sit down
quickly and write fifty.' Then he said to another, "And how much do you
owe?' So he said, "A hundred measures of wheat.' And he said to him,
"Take your bill, and write eighty.' So the master commended the unjust
steward because he had dealt shrewdly. For the sons of this world are
more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light.
"And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon,
that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home. He
who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who
is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. Therefore if you
have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to
your trust the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in what
is another man's, who will give you what is your own? (Luke 16:1-12)
Departure of Saint Zacharias, the Monk.

The Bible reading for the 14th of Baba, October 24th, is: John 3:1-21
Departure of St. Philip, One of the Seven Deacons.

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Prayer Requests:
If you have an update on a prayer request, please let me know.

Please remember the following in your prayers:

Elizabeth - Liver cancer.
The Coptic mission trip to Mexico.
Camilo, Julio Renaldo, Diego and family, Hong and Pablo - Accept the faith and get baptized.
H.H. Pope Shenouda III
David - rectal and liver cancer.
Elmarkiz S. - Stroke, in ICU since last Sunday.
The congregation of St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in Delaware and the family of Malak M.
The family of Larry W. - May the Lord grant them peace.
H.M - Hardship.
William H. - Cancer
Makram G. - Liver Cirrhosis in the last stages
Emad - Lung cancer.
Albert - Operation
Abanoub
Eva S - Breast Cancer
M.B.- Breast Cancer
Mark - brain tumor
Fr. Anthony H.
Luka-- May God unite him with his family.
F.Z. may God help him in his service.
Tasony Esther, May God heal her and comfort her.
Akmal T. - Major heart surgery.
Amal M - Lymphoma Cancer.
Shery - Tumor near her spinal chord.
E.Salamah - Breast Cancer.
Mena - Displaced mandibular joint.
Esme - Severe lupus with heart & brain function involvement.
Yvone Y. - Serious Eye Surgery. The doctors now feel she might not need the surgery at all.
Anthony - PTSD from Iraq
Elisha Mary - return to Communion
E. - Brain tumor, 22 yrs old with 2 kids.

The Christians in Egypt. "Blessed is Egypt My people." Isaiah 19:25

Please remember me in your prayers.

Please pray for the peace of the world.

"casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7