So, I entreat You, Great Creator, to forgive me

[Mary Naeem]

By H.H. Pope Shenouda III

So, I entreat You, Great Creator, to forgive me because I talk to people about virtue more than I tell them about You..

This is due to two reasons:

- The first is that I haven't the knowledge or capacity - all that I know is that I pray to You in order to reveal to me some- thing about You. Whatever You reveal to me I disclose to people so that they may taste the kingdom of Heavens while being on earth.

- The second reason is that when I talk to them about virtue, I want them to prepare their hearts to know You.. I want them to raise incense every day and night on the altar of their hearts to be ready for the Holy Offering.