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“Give continually and expend and to the one to whom you cannot offer help offer a kind word or a gentle smile…” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

“Spiritual wars are allowed by God for our benefit… and for the crowns gained through them as one of the saints said”None shall be crowned except the one who conquers and none shall conquer except the one who fights.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #race #faith #goodfight

“If God is faithful towards us to the extent of the Incarnation and Redemption and to this extent was His love and sacrifice how much more then ought we to be faithful? Your faithfulness to God means that you never disloyally betray Him.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #faith #hope #prayer

An old man used to say: Spread abroad the name of Jesus in humility and with a meek heart; show Him your feebleness and He will become your strength. – Sayings of the Desert Fathers (4th-5th centuries)

“If you want to love God think much on Him contemplate Him occupy your mind with Him.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #love #meditation