The Homily

A homily of our Holy Father Abba Shenouda the Archimandrite may his blessings be with us. Amen.

Brethren, we must humble ourselves in front of He who suffered on our behalf. We must fear Him who poured the water in a bowl and washed the feet of His disciples with his flawless hands. Let us perform deeds that deserve this great humility that He carried out for our sake. Let us repent for our sins that we committed.

Because if we do not repent, they will speak of us in heaven as those who love sin. For what else do we gain if we are cast out of heaven, forced to face the judgment and are rejected for our sins. We will be judged twice; not because we have sinned without knowledge but because of what we did with knowledge was worse than what we did without knowledge. Not only because we have sinned, but also because we did not repent.

Why can't the sheep know the voice of the real shepherd the giver of life and take refuge in Him? He who purchased it with His blood, took care of it, and gave Himself up for it. He who gave us His Body to eat and His Blood to drink; Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, the Son of God, who dwells in the highest forever.

We conclude the homily of our Holy Father Abba Shenouda the Archimandrite, who enlightened our minds and our hearts. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen.