You’ve Brought Us to

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This sermon contemplates the profound meaning of a specific phrase from the Coptic Orthodox Thanksgiving Prayer, "You have brought us to this hour," as a way to reflect on the transition into a new year. Fr. Seraphim identifies three core messages within this liturgical expression: first, that every trial has an inevitable conclusion, illustrated by the survival of figures like Abraham and Moses through their greatest hardships. Second, the text emphasizes that God is the sovereign pilot of one's life, using the imagery of Noah’s Ark and Christ calming the storm to show that divine presence guarantees a safe arrival despite turbulent conditions. Finally, the discourse offers a message of enduring hope, asserting that today's suffering is not the end and that, like the restored life of Job, a brighter future is always approaching. Ultimately, the sermon serves to encourage the faithful to view their past successes and failures through a lens of gratitude, trusting that the same providence that sustained them through previous years will continue to guide them.

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