FAST OF JONAH 2020

From Monday, February 10 through Wednesday February 12, the Tewahedo Orthodox Church observes Tsome Nenawe  (Jonah’s Fast). It is  a consecutive three-day fast, commemorating the fast of Jonah the Prophet

The Greatest Thing We Can Do is Pray!

We live in a time where people have no shame at all in saying prayer and fasting is not enough. As a result they are quick to take matters into

The Sin of Lying

A priest told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17.”

Should Hypocrisy Deter You From Going to Church?

Oh, how I love  our Tewahedo Orthodox Church.  From the beautiful liturgical Zema (Chant), that are said by our Priests. To the beautiful aroma of the incense that fills my

Finding of the True Cross – Meskel

The Eritrean Meskel celebration is an annual religious holiday in the Eritrean Tewahedo Orthodox Church, and is held to commemorate the discovery of the True Cross upon which our Lord and Savior Jesus

You Need a Spiritual Father!

It’s amazing how so many people are always quick to get a family doctor, but put little effort in obtaining a spiritual father. A doctor and a priest will both