On Friday, May 18, Father Luke Istafanous gave a talk at St. Mary and St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church for Mental Health Awareness Month entitled, "Hope in the Darkness: On Depression & Suicide". Below are links to the resources Fr. Luke shared with us: Hope in the Darkness: On Depression and Suicide - click here to download Between Sin and Mental Health - click here to download Does spirituality have a role in mental health? - click here to view Depression and suicide - click

This book presents a fasting and prayer program for the Holy Great Fast in 2017. Click here to download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3YoY1qGv9YqekdZR0FZYzVYSzg/view?usp=sharing #resource

Click here to download "Focus on the Coptic Family" by Fr. Mikhail E. Mikhail. #resource

Click here to download Abouna Gregory's letter to the congregation from the 2016 Gala. "One of the most fundamental aspects of our Christian faith, is in having a close, personal & intimate relationship with our God. And never was man so close to God, as when the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. For it was in our Lord Jesus Christ, that He taught us how we should pray through the Lord’s prayer. It was in this prayer that God, was not just a deity to be feared, but a Fath

Click here to download a full version of the Coptic Synaxarium published by St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Chicago. #resource

"Patrology is the door through which we can enter into the church and attain her spirit, which affects our inner life, conduct and behavior." This is a collection of lectures given by Father Tadros Malaty on the Fathers. Click here to download! #resource

In this work, Father Tadros Malaty explains the Coptic Orthodox conception of "tradition" through the holy Bible, patristic thought and practical church life. Click here to download! #resource

It's been said that "On the Incarnation" by St. Athanasius is required reading for any Christian. Click here to download. #resource

An amazing explanation of the Liturgy from Fr. Paul Girgis. #resource

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