Philo And The Superholies

Philo is about to discover a secret that will change his life forever! He always knew that he was different, but he could never imagine what his grandmother was about to reveal. Philo has Super Powers. Not just any super powers. Philo has Holy Powers. Powers that can make him move mountains and part seas! Super Powers that can help him overcome obstacles, rise up to challenges, conquer fears and become what every Christian is called to be: "a light to the world" and "salt of the earth" but first, Philo has to learn how to activate the SuperHolies!

Philo loves going to church. If only he can find a way to sit still during Liturgy! Sometimes, Philo feels that the Liturgy is too long. This is all about to change. Philo is about to experience a Sunday morning unlike any he has ever had, thanks to the Patience SuperHoly and her amazing suggestions. Philo has recently discovered that he has Super Powers. Not just any Super Powers but Holy Super Powers that can help him overcome obstacles, rise up to challenges and face any fears. Join Philo as he learns how to benefit from the blessings of Liturgy, the wonders of the Church and how Patience is an awesome SuperHoly to activate!

Angel John is about to meet the new baby he will be guarding. Join him on his first night by her crib and watch as he handles all the surprises she has in store for him!

Only a few more days left till summer vacation begins! And what a summer this will be! Philo's cousins are coming for a visit and he has plans for weeks of non-stop fun! Sadly, things don't always go according to plans. Philo will soon discover that health issues can try to steal our happiness. Thank God for Rose and the SuperHolieswho step in and help Philo realize that there is always a reason to be joyful, even in the worst circumstances. Join Philo and Rose on this new adventure and learn how to activate the powers of the Joy SuperHoly.

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The story of Saint Abraam, the Bishop of Fayum, teaches children the joy of giving. As you read through this story with your children it will inspire them to think of ways in which they can give to others and help those in need. Alms giving or charity can take many forms; whether it is with money, effort, time, or simple acts of kindness. This book explains to children that when we help others and give with a cheerful heart, we come close to the heart of our Lord, Jesus Christ. For children, this may be done by putting aside some pocket money for the poor, helping a friend in need, visiting homeless shelters with parents, or donating toys and clothes to worthy charities. Most importantly these acts of kindness must be done with a cheerful heart as "God loves a cheerful giver" 2 Corinthians 9:7 Reading this book to your children will help them build a close relationship with saint Abraam and inspire them to be like him and to joyfully help those who are in need.

Philo of Alexandria was a few years older than Jesus of Nazareth and lived longer. He belonged to a wealthy and cultured family, prominent in the Jewish community in Alexandria. Philo had contacts with the highest level of Roman authorities. He was on a risky diplomatic mission to Caligula on behalf of the persecuted Jews of Alexandria during what turned out to be Caligula's last days. Herod Agrippa was a friend in Rome during Philo's hour of greatest need. Philo is a sympathetic source on what sounds very much like a contemporary Jewish monastic movement. He is also one of the creators of the allegorical interpretation of Scripture. Some of his exegesis is reminiscent of Pythagorean numerology. It has been argued that Philo, who was well educated in Greek thought, was the founder of medieval philosophy. St. John seems to adapt Philo's thoughts about the Logos, the Word, in the prologue to his Gospel. There are also close ties between Philo's thinking and the Letter to the Hebrews. Jean Danielou, a paradigm of scholarship and clarity, makes Philo speak to us in his own voice. Anyone interested in patristics, exegesis, or simply Christian beginnings will benefit by reading Danielou's treatment of Philo.

This study is the first volume in the new Philo of Alexandria Commentary Series. It contains a new English translation of Philo's famous treatise "On the creation of the cosmos" (the first for seventy years), and the first ever commentary in English. In this work the Jewish exegete and philosopher gives a selective exegesis of the Mosaic creation account and the events in Paradise as recorded in Genesis 1-3. It is the first preserved example of Hexaemeral literature, and had a profound influence on early Christian thought. The commentary aims to make Philo's thought accessible to readers such as graduate students who are just beginning to read him, but also contains much material that will be of interest to specialists in Hellenistic Judaism, ancient philosophy and patristic literature.