For which reason He (God the Father) sent the Word that He might be manifested to the world; and He being despised by the people [of the Jews] was when preached by the Apostles believed on by the Gentiles. This is He who was from the beginning who appeared as if new and was found …
“Bear with patience everything that is thrown at you secure in the knowledge that it is then in great trials that you are most in the mind of God.” – St. Basil the Great #coptic #orthodox #trials #patience source https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/579768152028818549/
O Lord it is not I who build for you a place in my heart to dwell in because “Unless the Lord builds the house they labour in vain who build it.” (Ps. 127:1) Who am I to build for You a holy temple that Your Spirit may dwell within me? It is You Lord …
"Call her (St Mary) to your assistance for such is the Divine Will that she should help in every kind of necessity." – St. Basil the Great source https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/579768152028730164/
“Let goodness be a character trait in you. Let it be something spontaneous which requires no effort just like breathing.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #good #imitate source https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/579768152028704973/
