Paradise of the Spirit

This is a three-volume collection by H.G. the Late Bishop Youanis. The original Arabic and the translated English documents are available below for all to benefit from. Many thanks to St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Chicago for translating this precious treasure into English.

ARABIC Originals

ENGLISH Volume 1 – Life of Repentance

  1. Repentance
  2. Confession
  3. Communion
  4. Humility
  5. Pride
  6. Honor
  7. Life of Purity
  8. Anger
  9. Speech
  10. Sins of the Tongue
  11. Condemnation

ENGLISH Volume 2 – Spiritual Means

  1. Prayer
  2. Fasting
  3. Alms-giving
  4. Spiritual Readings
  5. The Holy Bible
  6. Spiritual Exercises
  7. Retreat
  8. Service

ENGLISH Volume 3 – Advanced Spirituality

  1. Love of God to us
  2. Our Love to God
  3. Our Love to each other
  4. Faith in God
  5. Faith in Miracles of Our Lord Jesus
  6. Hope
  7. Life of Peace
  8. Life of Submission
  9. The Narrow Gate
  10. The Kingdom