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St. John Chrysostom

American Coptic Orthodox Church

San Juan Capistrano, CA

“Do not wander from the Church. She is your hope and your salvation. She is higher than the heavens, firmer than rock, wider than the world; she never grows old, but is forever renewing her youth.”

— St. John Chrysostom

“Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you have been taught, whether by word or by our letter.” 2 Thessalonians 2:15

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Homilies from Sunday Divine Liturgies will be added weekly to benefit you in your day-to-day spiritual journey.

Homilies from the Stable.

Monthly Bible Verse

  • March/April

    The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

    Lamentations 3:25-26

  • February

    For we walk by faith, not by sight.

    2 Corinthians 5:7

  • January

    In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

    1 Peter 6-7

  • December

    I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord.

    Psalms 40:1-3

  • November

    Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

    Joshua 1:9

  • October

    Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

    Ephesians 6:16

  • September

    But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

    Hebrews 11:6

  • August

    But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

    Luke 11:28

  • July

    Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.

    Philippians 1:27

  • June

    Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.

    Psalm 119:18

  • May

    Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

    John 8:31-32

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Fr. Daniel would like to visit families during this season, especially the ones who have joined SJC and have not been visited yet.

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