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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 32 MIN

"Make Them Sit Down in Groups of Fifty" | The Harvest (Fr. Tobia Manoli of @archangelraphael904)

from St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church of Houston · host Fr. Matthias Shehad

Fr. Tobia Manoli explores the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand, emphasizing its unique mention in all four Gospels and its lessons for Christian life. He highlights the significance of order and organization—“make them sit down in groups of fifty”—as the foundation for experiencing God's blessings. Fr. Tobia connects this to spiritual growth, discipleship, and practical living, showing how priorities and discipline enable believers to recognize and receive God’s daily blessings. He also addresses common misunderstandings about blessings and encourages cultivating a faithful, servant-hearted life rooted in order, commitment, and responsibility at home, church, and work. This talk underscores the importance of spiritual and practical order for thriving in faith, relationships, and daily challenges, with reflections on the role of the Holy Spirit as the spirit of blessing. #FeedingOfTheFiveThousand #ChristianDiscipleship #HolySpiritBlessings #CopticOrthodox #FaithAndOrder #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

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