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The Bread of LifeGot PSALM spare time?Join us today as we finish our discussion on the Liturgy of the Word with the Psalm! You might be surprised by how creative the rites are for just a couple of verses!2021-12-0618 minThe Bread of LifeWitchcraft? Holy God's Spell!Did you know that the current word 'gospel' actual comes from Old English as 'god spell' meaning God's (or good) news, which goes all the way back to the original Greek word 'euangelion'? Tune in to our discussion of on the etymology of the word 'agios' and the skeleton of the Gospel2021-11-2914 minThe Bread of LifeChronicles of the CoptsEver wonder what the Chronicles of Narnia and the Chronicles of the Copts have in common? Not much really...but tune in to learn about the Chronicles of the Saints (Synaxarium) according to the Coptic rite2021-11-2213 minThe Bread of LifeDon't Act UpJoin us as we discuss the prayers around the Acts of the Apostles, as well as highlight some unCENSORED truths about the Praxis response2021-11-1512 minThe Bread of LifeCatholic EpistleCatholic means Universal or General. These Epistles were written by many authors for a general audience. Join us as we meditate on their prayers around this epistle.2021-11-0809 minThe Bread of LifeIntercession or Intersection"Through the intercession of the Mother of God St. Mary..." is chanted twice during the liturgy. Find out why we have this duplication today!2021-11-0111 minThe Bread of LifeDon't Censer MeHow many hymns of the censer are there? Join us today to find out!2021-10-2512 minThe Bread of LifeWalk with Paul and don't fallEver wonder what's the deal with all the walking around the Pauline Epistle? Join us today as we delve into the reasons why (and some misconceptions) and discuss the prayer of the confession of the people!2021-10-1814 minThe Bread of LifeWelcome to the Coptic Library (Pt. 2)Join us today as we continue our discussion on the Liturgy of the Word and take a look at the many Coptic Lectionaries (Katamarous) in our Orthodox Church!2021-10-1110 minThe Bread of LifeWelcome to the Coptic Library (Pt. 1)Join us today as we begin our discussion on the Liturgy of the Word and take a look at the many Coptic Lectionaries (Katamarous) in our Orthodox Church!2021-10-0414 min
The Bread of LifeNo more lamb! Let's have some meat!Christ is STILL risen! In today's podcast, we finally conclude our discussion on the Offering of the Lamb. We discuss the first invocation (of the Son) and the absolution of the servants. Stay tuned as we begin the Liturgy of the Word next week!2020-05-1812 minThe Bread of LifeHey hotshot! Whatcha wearing?Christ is risen! In today's short episode, we discuss what we know as the papal hymn alternative to 'Saved' (Sotis) and mention some cool liturgical vestments! 2020-05-1108 minThe Bread of LifeHow saved are you?Christ is risen! On today's episode, we discuss the procession of the lamb, we briefly mention the thanksgiving prayer, but most importantly, we talk about the hymn 'Saved' (Sotis) and briefly mention the Orthodox understanding of salvation.2020-05-0414 minThe Bread of LifeMary had a little lamb!Christ is risen and so has our appetites! As we continue our journey throughout the Offering of the Lamb, today we look at the details around the offering of the bread and wine in the Alexandrian rite.2020-04-2714 minThe Bread of LifeHappy Feast! Let's talk lamb!Christ is risen! Truly, He's risen! With the risen Lamb in our midst and the seasoned lamb in our bellies, we begin our journey through the prayers Offering of the Lamb. In this episode, we start talking about the Offering of the Lamb as a whole and briefly take a look at a couple of prayers of preparation.2020-04-2015 minThe Bread of LifeCinderella? Keep walkin'Today we finish up our discussion on praise by talking about the midnight praise (tasbeha). Although it's called midnight praise it often finishes before midnight so for all you Cinderellas out there, you could still go...who knows, maybe you'll meet your prince charming there and live your 'happily ever after'...IN CHRIST! 2020-04-0614 minThe Bread of LifeFrom Light to Night: Praise His MightBored of this whole social distancing stuff? How about you join the saints in praising God morning and night? Today we discuss the morning and vespers praises! Try it maybe once a week, it's quite nice!2020-03-3011 minThe Bread of LifeVespers is done! Let's DIP!Join us as we wrap up our discussion on the service of morning and evening offering of incense! Fun fact: DIP stands for 'Depart In Peace'. Should the priest start saying "you may DIP, may the peace of the Lord be with you all"? Just some food for thought! 2020-03-2313 minThe Bread of LifeHave PSALM time for the Gospel?The original gospel rites is quite different from what we currently practice today. Here is an academic study demonstrating what we discuss: http://danielngirgis.com/2018/01/05/liturgyritesandhymnsalleluia/
Do you have psalm time to give it a look?2020-03-1619 minThe Bread of LifePriestly PirouetteWell, it's not exactly a pirouette but what's up with the cross and the candle in the priest's hand as he turns around in a circle? In today's episode, we talk about the idea behind the part of the offering of incense prayers after the Creed and the time of veneration for saints. Small tidbit that wasn't mentioned in the podcast...the Synaxarium used to be read in the service of the offering of incense! More on that when we discuss the Synaxarium soon!2020-03-0914 minThe Bread of LifeLet's get LIT! ANYone?Join us today as we discuss the litanies in the service of the offering of incense! We also talk about some of the prayers in the morning and evening offering of incense, the doxologies, and briefly dwell on the Creed of Faith. It's one hell of a time (and you'll remember it in the morning)!2020-03-0220 minThe Bread of LifeHoly smokes! Light up the night!Ready to burn...some incense? Let's talk about the prayer of incense...fine, we can also talk about the verses of the cymbals. No need to haggle me!2020-02-2420 minThe Bread of LifeLooks like thanksgiving came early this yearHappy Thanksgiving...oh is it too early for that? Today we discuss the thanksgiving prayer.
Answer: It's never too early to give thanks to the Lord!2020-02-1712 minThe Bread of LifeWho's UP for prayer?In this episode, we delve into the beginning of the raising of incense prayers. Are you ready to stand up for prayer?2020-02-1016 minThe Bread of LifeHappy Halloween! Have you seen a liturgical skeleton before?It might be too early for Halloween but its never too early to figure out the outline of the Divine Liturgy according to the Coptic rites2020-02-0318 minThe Bread of LifeDo you have a minute for the book of the hours?This episode briefly discusses the Agpeya (Coptic Book of Hours) and how it came to be. We also talk about how it found its way into our Liturgy smack dab in the middle of the Offering of the Lamb and the Liturgy of the Word.2019-10-2813 minThe Bread of LifeTransformers! Don't be fooled!Part two of a discussion the Eucharistic liturgical transformation. The episode has a story from the Fathers that brings to light the Coptic teaching on the Eucharist.2019-10-2110 minThe Bread of LifeTransformers! Jesus in disguise!Part one of a discussion around the Alexandrian understanding of the Eucharist and its liturgical transformation.2019-10-1418 minThe Bread of LifeHoly Chrism! What's that?Holy Chrism! What's that? Is it just a holy oil? When did the Church start greasing people up?2019-10-0711 minThe Bread of LifeConfession and Communion: Are they related?Do I need to confess to take communion? Can I just ask abouna to absolve me?2019-09-3012 minThe Bread of LifeConfession: What's up?What's this whole confession thing about? Why do we do it? Do I really need to go to the priest?2019-09-2318 minThe Bread of LifeWhat's a SacramentThis episode is an introduction to the Bread of Life Podcast in general as well as a brief intro to the Sacraments in the Coptic Orthodox Church.2019-09-1216 min