Pope Shenouda

"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" was the first of the seven words that the Lord Jesus Christ spoke from the Cross. In this booklet, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III (1923-2012), the 117th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark, contemplates each of the Lord's seven words in turn, starting with "Father, forgive them" through the Lord's final word, "Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit." His Holiness reveals how each of the seven words are full of life and benefit, as he expounds on the unfathomable love of God for mankind.

"Christ is Risen " "Truly, He is Risen " is the salutation with which Orthodox Christians greet one another following the Feast of the Resurrection. Why does the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ bring such joy, and what are the implications of His Resurrection? Why was it necessary and inevitable that the Lord rise from the dead, and what was the effect of the Resurrection on the disciples, on the Church, and on the world?In this booklet, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III (1923-2012), the 117th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark, answers these questions and many others relating to the Resurrection of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

"Yours is the power, the glory, the blessing, and the majesty, forever. Amen. O Immanuel our God and King."-This is the hymn of the Holy Pascha that is chanted repeatedly during Holy Week in the Coptic Church (in place of the customary canonical hours prayers known as the "Agpeya"). In this booklet, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III (1923-2012), the 117th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark, takes you on a contemplative journey of each part of this hymn, shedding light in turn on the power, the glory, the blessing, and the majesty of our Lord Jesus Christ throughout His life and in the depths of His sufferings, and revealing His most powerful moment as the moment of His death.

Pope Shenouda's life stands as an icon and very real example of service, a service we can all aspire to learn from. This book contains a collection of Pope Shenouda's teachings on service which he used to give at St Reuiss Cathedral in Cairo, at a servant's preparation meeting attended by thousands of servants over the years.Treat this book as a handbook, a field manual to serving, to being a person who lives and breathes service as Christ did. In it you will find writings on an array of topics relevant to service and ministry. Use it to challenge yourself, to always improve yourself, to ask yourself, am I a true servant?

Born in Egypt, and author of some of the earliest examples of monastic literature, St Anthony has been influential across the world, from the East to the West. To this day his life stands as a testimony to the ascetical life, which was both then and now, "spoken of everywhere, and admired by everyone."This book includes an abridged version of the Greek translation of the Life of Anthony by St Athanasius, to make it accessible for young readers. the second part of the book includes contemplations by Pope Shenouda III on the life of St Anthony, who was a very special companion of His Holiness, who was originally named Fr Antonios as a monk.We hope you find this edition eye-opening to the wonder of St Anthony's life and to the mysteries of asceticism.

This is from the popular series by H.H. Pope Shenouda III"Words of Spiritual Benefit. These word contemplations are informative, comforting and spiritually educating for the benefit of all.

This is from the popular series by H.H. Pope Shenouda III"Words of Spiritual Benefit". These word contemplations are informative, comforting and spiritually educating for the benefit of all.

This book discusses christian spiritual fasting in detail and is of great benefit to all who want to understand why we fast and it's benefits.Pope Shenouda was Pope and Patriach of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

This is from the popular series by H.H. Pope Shenouda III"Words of Spiritual Benefit". These word contemplations are informative, comforting and spiritually educating for the benefit of all.

When you know your enemy, the devil, and his methods of fighting, you can be on guard against him. This book explains to you these methods. It explains how the devil works and reveals to you his attributes, his intrigues and the ways through which he tries to overthrow a person.This book present 25 intrigues of the devil in his wars against us. It gives means of resistance to help you to be cautious against them. It reveals to you the war, how to conquer and the means through which you can conquer. Victory is easy and possible and the devil is not as powerful as you may think.This book also explains the benefits to you of spiritual wars.The author of this book is the late His Holiness Pope Shenouda III who was Pope and Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church. He is a prolific Christian spiritual writer, sermon giver and teacher.