Fr Abraam Sleman

10/14/2026

DRAW ME AFTER YOU
“Draw me after you; let us run.” (Song of Songs 1:4)

An Invitation to Read a Biblical Fiction Novel

For those who enjoy biblical fiction, I warmly invite you to read my novel, Draw Me After You: A Novel of the Soul and Her Bridegroom, inspired by the beautiful Song of Songs.

It is the spiritual journey of the Bride, whose longing for her beloved Bridegroom leads her into an ever-deepening communion with Him, culminating in their sacred encounter in the Divine Liturgy and the Holy Eucharist.

This is more than a fictional story to me. It reflects a spiritual journey that has deeply touched my heart and shaped my relationship with God since my youth.

I warmly invite you to read this novel, not merely as a love story, but as an invitation to discover the depth of God's love, the longing of the soul for Him, and the beauty of living in His presence.

My prayer is that, through its pages, you may recognize yourself in the Bride, hear the loving voice of the heavenly Bridegroom, and experience a deeper longing for communion with Him.

May the Bride's prayer become the prayer of every heart: “Draw me after You!”

Fr Abraam Sleman

Before she ever saw His face, she knew His voice. Shulamith is a young woman working her family’s vineyard, carrying a wounded heart and quietly hiding from God. One evening

09/10/2026

https://frsleman.org/blog/in-his-presence-communion-with-god-in-the-divine-liturgy/sqghrr

In His Presence: Communion with God in the Divine Liturgy | “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures

08/06/2026

Never before has so much information about God been so readily available. Millions of sermons, podcasts, books, and Bible studies are accessible with a few keystrokes, and Christians today possess more theological resources than any previous generation. Yet beneath this abundance lies a troubling reality: many believers know a great deal about God while knowing Him very little.
This is not merely a modern complaint dressed up in spiritual language. Scripture itself names this exact danger, long before podcasts or printed Bibles existed. Through the prophet Hosea, the Lord said, "I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings" (Hosea 6:6). Through Jeremiah, He said, "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me" (Jeremiah 9:23–24).
Eternal life is not defined by possessing religious information but by entering into a living relationship with the God who has revealed Himself in Jesus Christ. As Jesus Himself prayed, "And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent" (John 17:3). The deepest crisis facing the Church in any generation, including our own, is not chiefly theological liberalism, moral decline, or secularism. It is the quieter and more subtle danger of replacing the knowledge of God with mere knowledge about God — of mistaking familiarity with the language of faith for communion with the Father Himself.
If that diagnosis is right, then the urgent question is not where to find more information about God. It is where God Himself may actually be found and known.
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The Crisis of Knowing About God, Not Knowing Him as the Father. | Never before has so much information about God been so readily available. Millions of sermons, podcasts, books,

07/29/2026

فكرة مبسطة عن ملكوت الله | عظة كتابية

ما هو ملكوت الله؟ وهل هو مكان ننتظره في المستقبل، أم حياة نعيشها منذ الآن؟

في هذه العظة الكتابية نتأمل في إعلان الرب يسوع عن ملكوت الله، ذلك الملكوت الذي استقبله الناس من خلال شخصه، وتعليمه، وشفائه للمرضى، وإشباعه للجموع، كما يقول الإنجيل:

«فَقَبِلَهُمْ وَكَانَ يُكَلِّمُهُمْ عَنْ مَلَكُوتِ اللهِ، وَالْمُحْتَاجُونَ إِلَى الشِّفَاءِ كَانَ يَشْفِيهِمْ.» (لوقا 9: 11)

تتناول هذه العظة أهم الحقائق الكتابية عن ملكوت الله، ومنها:

* ملكوت الله هو سلطان الآب المُحب على القلب.
* أُعلن الملكوت في شخص الرب يسوع المسيح.
* يُنال بالتوبة والولادة الجديدة.
* يظهر في البر والسلام والفرح بالروح القدس.
* يُعلن بقوة الشفاء والخلاص والتحرير.
* يُقبل بقلب طفل متواضع.
* هو أثمن من كل كنوز العالم.
* ينمو بهدوء لكنه يغيّر الحياة كلها.
* المسيح هو غذاء أهل الملكوت وخبز الحياة.
* وسيظهر الملكوت في مجده الكامل عند مجيء المسيح الثاني.

صلاتي أن يستخدم الرب هذه الرسالة لتقود كل مشاهد إلى اختبار ملكوت الله في حياته، والعيش كابنٍ للآب السماوي، منتظرًا اليوم الذي فيه يسمع الصوت المبارك:

«تَعَالَوْا يَا مُبَارَكِي أَبِي، رِثُوا الْمَلَكُوتَ الْمُعَدَّ لَكُمْ مُنْذُ تَأْسِيسِ الْعَالَمِ.» (متى 25: 34)

الرب يبارككم جميعًا.

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07/09/2026

https://frsleman.org/blog/the-world-cup-and-the-heavenly-prize/r8j0va

The World Cup and the Heavenly Prize | I have not watched the World Cup, but I have heard much about it—about the excitement, the anticipation, the conversations, and the way

06/23/2026

✝️ الله غافر الخطايا ✝️

ما هي أعظم مشكلة تواجه الإنسان؟ هل هي المرض، أو الفقر، أو الوحدة، أو حتى الموت؟ يعلن لنا الإنجيل أن المشكلة الأعمق هي الخطية التي تفصل الإنسان عن الله وتحرم النفس من شركة الحياة معه.

في هذه العظة، نتأمل في معجزة شفاء المفلوج (Luke 5:17–26)، حيث أعلن الرب يسوع أولًا غفران الخطايا قبل شفاء الجسد، كاشفًا لنا قلب الآب المملوء رحمة ومحبة، وسلطانه الإلهي في غفران الخطايا.

كما نتأمل كيف يواصل الله أن يهب غفرانه لشعبه من خلال الأسرار المقدسة: المعمودية، والتوبة والاعتراف، والإفخارستيا، لكي يجدد حياتنا ويقودنا إلى الفرح والسلام والتمجيد.

فلنقترب بثقة إلى المسيح، عالمين أن قلب الآب ما زال مفتوحًا لكل تائب، وأن صوته لا يزال يردد لكل نفس راجعة إليه:

«مَغْفُورَةٌ لَكَ خَطَايَاكَ» (Luke 5:20)

🎥 رابط العظة:

https://youtu.be/wpXk5UKKuDg?si=NYbf4NGKV9c_-F_O

#التوبة #الاعتراف #الإفخارستيا #المعمودية #الإنجيل

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04/13/2026

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to move from doubt to faith? In this reflection on the encounter of Thomas with the risen Christ, we are invited to see how the wounds of Jesus become the doorway to a deeper revelation—not only of the Son, but of the Father who is revealed in Him. This is not merely a story of one disciple, but a journey that speaks to each of us, especially in moments of uncertainty, calling us to confess with a living faith: “My Lord and my God!”

Read the full article here:
https://frsleman.org/blog/the-glory-of-the-risen-christ-my-lord-and-my-god-john-2028/urf2o1

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The Glory of the Risen Christ: “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28) | The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is the supreme revelation of the glory of the Father in the risen Son

03/08/2026

Welcome Home: The Celebration the Father Prepared

A Sermon on Luke 15:11–32

In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals the heart of the heavenly Father. The story is not only about a son who returned home; it is about a Father who was already watching the road, ready to run toward His child with compassion.

The father’s embrace, the robe, the ring, and the banquet all proclaim the message of the Gospel:
those who return to the Father are welcomed, restored, and invited to the celebration prepared for them.

This sermon explores the deeper meaning of that celebration—
the Father’s compassion, the restoration of sonship, the sacrifice that makes reconciliation possible, and the banquet that points to the Eucharist and the eternal feast of the Kingdom.

“This son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.” (Luke 15:24)

You are invited to listen to the full sermon here:

🔗 Watch the recorded sermon: https://youtu.be/PKXxmJhtNBw?si=IT82PJtHzYlyhlNV

May this message remind us that the Father is always watching the road, ready to welcome His children home.

Glory be to God forever. Amen.

— Fr. Abraam Sleman
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04/27/2025

A Heartfelt Reflection on Church Unity and the Passing of Pope Francis

The unity of the Church has always been an essential desire in the heart of Christ. On the night of His suffering, before His Passion, He lifted His eyes to the Father and prayed fervently “that they all may be one” (John 17:21).

Today, as we mourn the passing of Pope Francis, my heart feels an even deeper sorrow. Pope Francis carried a profound enthusiasm for the unity of the Church — an enthusiasm that reflected the very prayer of Christ Himself. His tireless efforts toward reconciliation among Christians bore witness to the love and longing of the Savior for His people to be one.

As I grieve his departure, I lift up my prayers that the Lord, in His mercy, would raise up a new Shepherd after His own heart — one who will continue to seek the unity of Christ’s Church with faithfulness, humility, and zeal.

May the Spirit of Christ guide His Church toward the day when His prayer is fully answered.

Hegumen Abraam Sleman
St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church, Jersey City, NJ

04/07/2025

Thanks be to God!
We are grateful to announce that the closing for the title of the house located at 16 Clark, Jersey City is scheduled for April 15, 2025.
You are invited to share in this blessing by making a donation through the following link:
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