Author: H.G. Bishop Moussa

The Exercise of the Arrow Prayer

The Concept Behind this Exercise These prayers are called “arrow-like prayers” by the Church for they are, in a manner of speaking, spiritual arrows that penetrate the thick veil that can exist between man and God, rises to the pinnacle of heaven and enters the sanctuary of the Lord and is most effective. When you …

What is the importance of confession?

His Grace Bishop Moussa: In confession we receive two very important things: absolution for our sins and a solution to our problems through the direction and guidance of our spiritual father. Confession is not only beneficial spiritually, but it is also beneficial psychologically, because sometimes we just need someone to listen to us. Your spiritual …

Why are pre marital relationships unacceptable? Won’t they assist in helping to choose future partners?

His Grace Bishop Moussa: The definition of ‘pre-marital’ differs. Pre-marital sex differs from pre-marital group friendships, in a pure Christian atmosphere. Have as many male and female friends inside the church in a holy, pure way, and through this type of relationship, and through prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the guidance …

What is wrong with smoking?

His Grace Bishop Moussa: The young people are usually persuaded by their friends to start smoking, but out of deep and genuine love to everybody, please don’t start smoking, and if you do smoke, please give it up. Because a time will come when you regretit , but after destroying your health. Sometimes young people …

We hear in stories of the Wilderness Fathers that they may go without Holy Communion for a long time, even though our church says that 40 days without Holy Communion makes one spiritually dead. So what becomes of these father?

His Grace Bishop Moussa:For these Desert Fathers, the rule would surely differ because they live in complete solitude for long periods of time. Some of these fathers may have a small church inside their cave and occasionally, other desert fathers gather together and celebrate the? Holy Mass. Yes, we must take the Holy Communion regularly …