H H Pope Shenouda Iii: 18 books

We meant to present 100 Words of Spiritual Benefit in two volumes, as indicated by the title of this book... But it seems that the talk between us is going to be long. There is a third volume that has a special nature... It will be published under the same title "Words of Spiritual Benefit"...

The authentic views of the Coptic Orthodox Church on the two controversial subjects of 'The Ordination of Women' and 'Homosexuality' have been clearly and authoritatively expressed by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III in two lectures given on the 26th of November 1990. A great number of clergymen...

These words are meant to be brief and concentrated to suit those who don't have time to read long essays. Each word offers you a special spiritual meaning that you can read on its own, independently... We put these in your hands, not to add to your knowledge but to add to your life... Here...

There is no doubt that servants are in continuous need for learning about the spirituality of the ministry, in case they should think that the ministry is just teaching information or transferring knowledge. This book contains some lectures addressed in the great Cathedral of Anba Rowais in Cairo;...

The nature of Christ is a very important subject that caused a serious dissension within the Church in the fifth century, in 451 AD. When the theological dialogue started as an effort towards the unity of churches, the subject had to be discussed. Therefore, our Orthodox Church found it...

When we started this series we did not expect that we will reach 200 words and a fourth volume. But we thank God who completed these words for us. They are words on many different topics which are not meant to be divided into parts and chapters. But they are spiritual contemplations, which...

It is good indeed to read together one thought, so that we might all have one mind. As I promised in the introduction to Volume II, I present you now with the third volume as part of a series of consecutive books. They are brief concise contemplations which do not need much time to...

Seven pronouncements were made by Our Lord in His passion on the Cross. They were a lifeblood for us all. At very few instances did He talk during His trial or while being tortured and reviled. He forfeited His own right, and conceded His self-respect. "Love does not seek its own"...

The Book of Jonah the Prophet is full of wonderful spiritual contemplation. Our aim in this book is to tackle purely the spiritual side, and not the theological side. Our aim is to benefit and not to debate. We wish to take from this beautiful Book beneficial lessons for our life. We wish...

The Lord gave me an opportunity to contemplate on the Psalms through my lectures late 1968, 1969 and also at other times. I contemplated on this Psalm, “Lord, how they have increased who trouble me!" on Friday, 18 April 1968 at St. Mark Church - Azbakia. It is one of the Psalms...

We are in an age in which Ecumenical work and attempts towards the recovery of the Christian Unity have flourished. The meetings between the Churches, in councils, conferences and symposiums have increased, and the fields of co-operation and co-working have multiplied. However, unity is in...

The Divinity of Christ is one of the most important and vital subjects in the Christian doctrine. Many heresies rose against it in various eras, and the Church confronted them and replied to them. The most dangerous was the Arian Heresy which reached its peak in the fourth century and led to many...

Jehovah’s Witnesses are not Christians. Although they believe in the New Testament, it is their own incorrect translation that is misconstrued to suit their beliefs. They do not call themselves Christians, but ‘Jehovah’s Witnesses’ - ‘Jehovah’ being a name of God used in the Old Testament....

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God” (Rom 8:14). He leads them through certain means which if they follow, they will take part in the work of the Holy Spirit and be in the communion of the Holy Spirit (2Cor 13:14). We call these means ‘The Spiritual...