Coptic Centre, UK


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By Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malty

REGENERATION	* The spiritual rebirth of one entering into a new life of holy affections, purposes, and conduct according to the will of God; being born of water and Spirit (baptism*).
REPENTANCE	* The condemnation and abhorrence of one's own sins, trusting in God, as his own Redeemer. True repentance or contrition springs up from a sense of the outrage which sin commits against the love of God, believing in God, the Forgiver of sins. It includes sorrow for sin committed, confession of guilt, and intention to make amends.
RITUAL	* Means an "order" together with disposi tion of church services. * Rituals should be practiced in spirituality. * Rituals are essential, for heavenly creature have their own rituals, also do the church and monasticism.

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REGENERATION * The spiritual rebirth of one entering into a new life of holy affections, purposes, and conduct according to the will of God; being born of water and Spirit (baptism*).
REPENTANCE * The condemnation and abhorrence of one's own sins, trusting in God, as his own Redeemer. True repentance or contrition springs up from a sense of the outrage which sin commits against the love of God, believing in God, the Forgiver of sins. It includes sorrow for sin committed, confession of guilt, and intention to make amends.
RITUAL * Means an "order" together with disposi tion of church services.
* Rituals should be practiced in spirituality.
* Rituals are essential, for heavenly creature have their own rituals, also do the church and monasticism.