Author: The Late Thrice Blessed Pope Shenouda III

Always Remember…

As we begin a New Year, here are some simple meditations to keep before our eyes and reflect upon in our hearts at all times. Remember your weakness, then you will be more cautious and you will not submit to the thoughts of pride and false glory which may attack you. Remember the loving kindness of the …

The Idealism and Spirituality of the Agpeya

The prayers in the “Agpeya” are the seven prayers recited at fixed different hours of the day. Each hour includes a general introduction, Psalms, intercessions, a few biblical passages, a closing prayer, and a general prayer to conclude all the prayers included at a specific time of the day.   Why do we use the …

Step by Step: Gradual Spiritual Growth

Let God be your goal and proceed toward Him step by step. You definitely cannot start your spiritual life being perfect and you cannot start it by having God become everything to you. However, start by knowing and loving God and grow in this knowledge and love. Give to God from your heart and grow …

Atheism and Science

A believer once asked His Holiness, “The idea of atheism contends with me, and I struggle against it, but it returns with doubts in the existence of God. Please help me to confirm my faith: I am afraid that these doubts will prevail against my faith.” His Holiness replied… This is a well-known battle waged …