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“Believe me when I say I have never been so sure of my heart in peace time as in the times of persecution. For I have confidence that if I should die while suffering for Christ and being strengthened by His mercy I will find still greater mercy with Him.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic #bible #gospel #matthew #trails #tribulations #suffering #christ #stathanasius #gospelreading #peace #endofdays #matthew24 #end

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“Why do you increase your bonds? Take hold of your life before your light grows dark and you seek help and do not find it. This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it in vain pursuits.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #walkinthelight #repentance #fellowship #forgiven #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

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For without faith it is impossible to please Him for he who comes to God must believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek to do His will – St.James the apostle #christian #copticorthodox #faith #hope

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“God commands things we cannot do so that we know what to ask of Him. For this is faith itself which obtains by prayer what the law commands.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #hope #faith

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“Pain is the deepest thing in life. At the time of lust man is floating on the surface of life; but at the time of pain he goes to the depth. Pain purifies the heart. Pain purifies man more than 1000 sermons and more than reading 1000 books. One hour of suffering purifies the heart internally.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy #suffering #christianity #martyrdom #faith #hope #trust #pain #glory #salvation #heaven

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