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When the Bridegroom Is Taken Away | Sermon (Fr. Matthias Shehad)
In this sermon, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the meaning behind Christ’s statement that the bridegroom will be taken away, symbolizing the time after Jesus’ physical departure from the world. Fr. Matthias explains that during this period, believers are called to fast as a form of spiritual discipline to resist temptation, persevere in faith, and live by God’s guidelines in a world filled with deception and distractions. He emphasizes the importance of living by faith rather than by sight, recognizing our true citizenship in heaven rather than earthly identities. Fr. Matthias highlights the…
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