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When you read, He speaks to you; when you pray, you speak to Him. If this is so brethren, must be despair, thinking that punishment awaits anyone whose mind wanders at his prayer? No; let us say: ‘rejoice the soul of thy servant, for to thee I lift up my soul.’ How shall I lift up? As much as I can with the strength you give me; as much as I am able to keep hold of my wandering thoughts. Because You are mild and gentle You do not cast me off; strengthen me and I shall stand firm, and until then bear with me- St Augustine . . #wanderingthoughtsinprayer #prayer #joyinhispresence #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

When you read, He speaks to you; when you pray, you speak to Him. If this is so brethren, must …

“Carrying the Cross is a daily invitation. The Cross O Lord, was inside Your heart since the beginning, before You carried it on Your back. The Cross represents Your love and sacrifice.” #carryyourcross #cross #dailyreading #followgod #coptic #orthodox

“Carrying the Cross is a daily invitation. The Cross O Lord, was inside Your heart since the beginning, before You …

Ordination of Deacon David

With great joy, the Diocese announces the ordination of David Zeitoune as a full Deacon. His Grace Bishop Missael officiated …

“We are presented here with the chief tax-collector; so, who of us would ever despair of himself, after obtaining grace after a deceitful life?” St Ambrose #Zacchaeus #salvation #Jesuscameforussinners #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“We are presented here with the chief tax-collector; so, who of us would ever despair of himself, after obtaining grace …

Leave all your desires. He who made heaven and earth is more beautiful than all; he who made all things is better than all; he will be to you everything you love. Don’t let what was made take such a hold of you that you lose him by which you yourself were made. – St Augustine . #Bridegroom #LeaveYourDesires #Heaven #Earth #Coptic #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #DailyReadings

Leave all your desires. He who made heaven and earth is more beautiful than all; he who made all things …