man of prayer

POPE KYRILLOS THE 6Th

• He was an amazing Pope!• Was Pope before Pope

Shenouda III (1959-1971)• At the age of 25 he went

to a monastery • Became a monk at 26 yrs

old

• He lived in a cave at 30 yrs old

• Later lived in an abandoned windmill

• It was dangerous with many wild animals nearby

• The wild beasts did him no harm!

• He was ordained Pope at 57 yrs old

• He was known as a man of PRAYER

• He spent long hours praying, early as 3 am!

• He also loved the LITURGY, which he celebrated every day!

• Communion was his strength

• He loved the people, helped them, and prayed for them

• Being Pope is a BIG job, but he had lots of help!

• He always asked for the intercessions of:

ST. MARY &

ST. MINA

• ST. MARY appeared to the Pope many times, once for 3 years over the church!

• ST. MINA was the Pope’s best friend, always helping the Pope with many miracles!

Who do you see?

Who do you see?

• Because of the Pope’s great love for God, he possessed many amazing gifts:–Healing–Miracles–Knowledge

• The Pope always remained very humble

• He departed on March 9th, 1971 – March 9th is his Feast Day!

Miracles!

Miracles!

Miracles!

Miracles!

WINDS & STORMS • At St. Mina’s monastery … a

severe storm • The monks asked the Pope to

pray• He raised his Cross: “Put the air

of the heavens in a good mood”• The storm calmed, not even a

breeze! • The Pope said: “St. Mina, when

we asked you to calm the storm, did you have to stop the breeze as well?” A gentle breeze started to blow!

GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE & SAINT MINA’S HELP

• 2 brothers were biking home• A car hit them!• The Pope stepped out of his

room: “God forbid – St. Mina, protect your sons”

• A “hand” grabbed older boy putting him on the curb

• The car had run over the younger boy & his bike

• He came out from under the car with only a bruise on his hand!

HEALING AFTER HIS DEPARTURE• A little girl was often sick with

bronchitis • One day, her mother was

alone, the girl needed medicine• Her mom put on her holy oil

from St. Mina’s monastery & Pope Kyrillos’ book on her head, and prayed

• The little girl slept peacefully … 3 hrs later her illness was gone

• Since then her illness never came back!

“Seven times a day I praise

You, because of Your

righteous judgments”

Psalm 119:164

1) WHAT 3 things were Pope Kyrillos famous for?

a. Man of prayerb. Loved the Liturgyc. Intercessions of St.

Mary & St. Mina

2) WHY should we ask for intercession of the saints?

• They are like our best friends

• They love us & pray for us before our Lord Jesus Christ

3) DO the saints need to be alive on earth to pray for us?

• No, after the saints depart, they live forever with Christ in Paradise. They continue to pray & intercede for us.

• Pope Kyrillos & St. Mina continue to pray & perform miracles for their children today

This week …Let’s imitate Pope Kyrillos!• PRAYER & FASTING– Choose 1 thing to pray for everyday– Lent starting … choose 1 day/meal/food to

try to fast from (parents’ permission & help)

• ST. MINA’S INTERCESSION– Ask St. Mina & Pope Kyrillos to intercede in

all your prayers this week• THE LITURGY – Get up a bit earlier for mass on Sundays– Attend more liturgies during Lent