Praise be to You, my Lord, for Your abundant mercy (2)

In this fragment, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III repeatedly speaks about God’s vast mercy that cannot be counted, and the call to repentance and return to God with contrite hearts.

God’s mercy that cannot be counted:
His Holiness affirms that God’s mercy is more than drops of rain, more than the sand of the seas, more than the stars of the sky and the plants of the earth and the mountains — mercy that is uncountable and immeasurable.

Confession of sin and contrition:
The listener is urged to confess sins and contemplate them without defense or justification, and to refrain from persisting in sin.

Return and sincere repentance:
The prayer is repeated asking for acceptance of repentance, and asking the Lord to accept those who return to Him and forgive the sins of those who come to Him with a humble and broken heart.

Prayers and tears as a way to grace:
The discourse points out that continuous prayer, tears, and a steady spiritual life show repentance and attract God’s acceptance and forgiveness.

A petition for peace and the descent of the Holy Spirit:
The fragment concludes with a prayer for the peace of Christ and that the Holy Spirit would rest in hearts, granting believers inner peace and strength in spiritual life.

Practical summary:
The practical message is clear: confess your sins, be humble, return to God with genuine repentance, and persevere in prayer to receive God’s mercy and forgiveness.

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