The Coptic Media Center issued the following statement regarding the events in New Zealand: The Coptic Orthodox Church, led by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, condemns the treachorous terrorist attack that took place on March 15th, 2019, at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, which resulted in the death of tens of people. We reject …
“Tears- even without prayer- have a voice which God listens to, but the response to them is from His tender heart.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #dailyreading #orthodox #soul #tenderheart
‘Abundant talk is the throne of bragging. From this throne, the love of the ego and pride appears. Abundant talk is a sign of ignorance, which leads to foolish laugh, coarse jesting, lying and hypocrisy. It leads to sleep and lack of concentration in memory. It cools the heat of spirituality and makes our prayers …
When people have zeal and eagerness, God will give everything sufficient for their needs. But if we have a zero level of responsiveness, God’s gifts are blocked by the recipients. Even what they seemed to have is being taken away from them. (St. John Chrysostom) #hunger #zeal #eagerness #blessedarethosewhohungerandthirstforrighteousness #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #lent #greatlent
