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A New Year, A Renewed Heart

By: Pope Shenouda III   The start of a new year always carries a sense of possibility. It’s a reminder that life offers opportunities to reset and refocus—not just outwardly, but within. Here are three essential steps to help you walk into the new year with a renewed heart and spirit.   Reflect on the …

St. Macarius The Spiritbearer - St Shenouda Monastery Pimonakhos

Macarius the Great, also called Macarius the Egyptian (to distinguish him from Macarius of Alexandria) is one of the most venerated saints of the Coptic Church (his name, which means "blessed," in Greek is "Makarios," in Arabic "Maqar"). He was born around the year 300 in Jijber (present-day Shabshir), a village in the southwest portion …

Instructions to a Monk - St Shenouda Pimonakhos Articles

My son, listen and be wise, accept the true doctrine, for there are many ways. Be able to obey God like Abraham, who abandoned his country, went into exile, and with Isaac lived in a tent in the promised land as in a foreign country. He obeyed, humbled himself, and was given an inheritance; he …

What Stops Us From Confession? - St Shenouda Monastery Pimonakhos Articles

Confession is one of the seven sacraments of the church. Despite Confession being a heavenly sacrament, there appears to be a number of people who object to the power of this sacrament and raise objections regarding the practice of this sacrament. The sacrament of confession could be summarised as “the Lord entering into man by …

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