Author: The Late Thrice Blessed Pope Shenouda III

The Narrow Gate

In the last part of His Sermon on the Mount, the Lord said, “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, …

How to Comfort Others

The Lord Christ, during the period of His incarnation on earth, wandered about doing good, giving relief to the weary, curing sick people and driving out devils from the paralytic. He was a loving heart, compassionate to all. Let us learn from His example. In His crucifixion, He relieved us from our sins, and from …

God’s Humility

The greatest example of humility, the truest form of humility, is the humility of God, blessed be His Name. How can the Almighty God manifest humility? Because He is the Only Highest, who descends down from his uppermost position. As for man, who is dust and ashes (Gen. 18:27), and who was dust before he …

How to Deal with People

There are many ways which enable you to succeed in dealing with people and winning their hearts. By that, you can lead them, through love, to spirituality, as the Bible says: “And he that wins souls is wise.” (Prov. 11:30) In your own life, present the ideal that people are longing for. Do not seek …

Humility among the Virtues

What is humility and what is its signification? What did the Bible say? What is the position of humility among virtues? What is its relation to grace and trials? How can a human being be humble? This series of articles will address these points, so that you conceive what is this great virtue and the …