Scripture Library

Sacred passages from the Book of Enoch and Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, organized by the needs of your soul

But with the righteous He will make peace. And will protect the elect, And mercy shall be upon them. And they shall all belong to God, And they shall be prospered, And they shall all be blessed. And He will help them all, And light shall appear unto them, And He will make peace with them.
Book of Enoch 1:8protection

A prophecy of blessing for the righteous and judgment for the wicked.

But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning those who are asleep, that you might not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Lord Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14comfort

A passage offering comfort and hope in the resurrection of the dead.

My child, let your tears flow for the dead; as one who is suffering terribly, give voice to your sorrow. Lay out their bodies in accordance with their wishes, and don’t neglect their burial. When the dead is at rest, let his remembrance cease and be comforted for him when his spirit has departed.
Sirach 38:16-17, 23comfort

Guidance on grieving and finding comfort after the passing of a loved one.

The blessing of Enoch: wherewith he blessed the elect and righteous, who will be living in the day of tribulation, when all the wicked and godless are to be removed.
Book of Enoch 1:1guidance

The opening of the Book of Enoch, setting the stage for the wisdom to be revealed.

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God!
Matthew 5:9guidance

From the Beatitudes, a core teaching of Jesus on the path to righteousness.

The Lord is my power and shelter.
Attributed to Ethiopian Orthodox prayerstrength

A declaration of faith and reliance on God for strength.

And for all that is good and beneficial to our souls and for peace in the world, let us pray to the Lord.
The Litany of Completionhealing

A prayer for holistic well-being, including spiritual and physical health.

We give thanks unto God, we praise Him and laud Him, we worship Him, we glorify Him, we confess Him, we bless Him, we thank Him.
From an Ethiopian Orthodox Prayergratitude

A prayer of thanksgiving and praise to God.

O our Lord and our God and our Saviour Jesus Christ forgive us our sins.
From an Ethiopian Orthodox Prayerrepentance

A simple and direct prayer for forgiveness of sins.

Pray for us before our Lord Jesus Christ that he may forgive us our sins.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Hail Maryrepentance

A request for the intercession of the Virgin Mary for forgiveness.