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"Paradise of the Spirit" by Anba Youanis of Gharbia

Paradise of the Spirt: Coptic Orthodox Reflections on Pastoral Care and Christian Life by the Late Bishop Youanis of Gharbia https://youanis.wordpress.com/ Download the first chapter here! #resource

"The Apostolic Tradition" by Hippolytus

A work containing thirty-eight "canons", which "Hippolytus, the chief of the bishops of Rome, wrote according to the commands of the apostles", in order to develop the rites of the early Church. Click here to download! #resource

"Constantine and the Christian Empire" by Charles Matson Odahl

A historical survey that provides "a detailed biographical narrative which reveals how this important emperor transformed Christianity from a persecuted minority cult into an established majority religion." Click here to download! #resource

"The Orthodox Church: An Introduction to its History, Doctrine and Spiritual Culture" by F

In this work, Father John McGuckin introduces the beauty of the Orthodox Church: "In the course of my own winding pilgrim's, road to Orthodoxy it was the tangible sense of beauty that served as a constant allure." Click here to download! #resource

"The Apostolic Fathers" writings by Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Didache & Barnabas

This is a collections of writings by the Apostolic Fathers, all of whom had some personal connections to the apostles. Click here to download! #resource

"The History of the Church" by Eusebius

This is an early history of the early Church by Eusebius, a prominent figured during the period when Christianity was recognized by Constantine the Great, ending the persecutions. Click here to download! #resource

"History of the Catholic Church, From the Apostolic Age to the the Third Millenia" by Jame

This is a comprehensive history of the Catholic (universal) Church: "The Catholic Church is the longest-enduring institution in the world, and her historical character is integral to her identity." Click here to download! #resource

Fighting Goliath - 1 Samuel 17

I've been thinking a lot about the story of David & Goliath. And if you're the type that loves epic stories, read 1 Samuel 17. David, the boy wonder; faithful, confident and fearless in one corner and Goliath the fear monger, the intimidator, the arrogant GIANT in the other...don't forget the king, "You have no chance David;"(v33) and don't forget his older brother, "just go back to caring for your few sheep;"(v28) and don't forget the full body armor that he forfeit because

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