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Thus, when we enter Suba’e, we do not do so alone. We join in a great spiritual assembly, uniting our prayers with the voices of the righteous who have gone before us.
The Three Types of Suba’e
Not all Suba’e are the same; there are three distinct forms, each serving a different purpose:
1. Private Suba’e (Closed Suba’e)
This is the hidden Sabbath, a time of solitary communion with God.
It is performed in a quiet and secluded place, away from the eyes of men.
The doors are closed, the world is shut out, and only the soul and its Creator remain.
In this sacred space, the heart pours itself out in prayer, unburdening itself before the Divine Judge.
This is the Suba’e of the saints, the secret fast of those who seek the Lord with an undivided heart.
2. Community Suba’e
In this type of Suba’e, the faithful gather together in churches, monasteries, and suitable places to seek God as one body.
Priests, elders, men, women, and children all unite in corporate prayer and fasting.
Together, they lift their voices to heaven, praying for the salvation of all.
This is the Suba’e of the Church, where the family of God strengthens one another in faith and devotion.
3. Awaj Suba’e (Public Suba’e in Times of Crisis)
When calamity strikes—whether plague, war, famine, or divine chastisement—the community gathers for a special time of fasting and repentance.
This is the Suba’e of urgent supplication, where the people cry out as one, pleading for God’s mercy.
It is a time of national humility, where kings and commoners alike bow before the Almighty, seeking His intervention in the affairs of men.
Such was the fast of Nineveh, where even the beasts were clothed in sackcloth as the people turned from their sins.
In times of great distress, the faithful must not delay in calling upon the Lord, for He is compassionate and quick to forgive.
Conclusion: The Power and Purpose of Suba’e
Suba’e is more than a practice—it is a spiritual discipline, a divine appointment for the restoration of the soul. Through it, man acknowledges his sins, turns his heart toward God, and receives the abundance of divine mercy.
Whether in solitude, in community, or in times of national distress, Suba’e remains a powerful means of seeking the face of the Almighty. And as the Lord has promised, “Return to me, and I will return to you.”
May the name of the Holy God be praised forever and ever in every tongue that He has created, today and always.
May the blessings of God's mother, the virgin, and the cross be upon us.
Amen.
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