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Matthew 3:17 . “For this is the day on which he was baptized and sanctified the nature of the waters.” – John Chrysostom . #BelovedSon #Jesus #Baptism #RiverJordan #Epiphany #CopticOrthodox #DailyReading #Coptic #Orthodox

Matthew 3:17 . “For this is the day on which he was baptized and sanctified the nature of the waters.” …

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“Next to the river Jordan, we look and contemplate, as if it is a godly scene before us. Our God Himself has been declared to us, for He is the Trinity. Jesus came to be baptized by means of John, the Lord by means of the slave, an example of modesty. In humbleness He showed us love has been perfected and fulfilled.” St Augustine #FeastofTheophany #Baptism #GraceofGod #salvation #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Next to the river Jordan, we look and contemplate, as if it is a godly scene before us. Our God …

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“He sanctified baptism by Himself being baptised. He was baptised not that He might receive remission of sins, but being sinless He was baptised to give to them that are baptised the divine and excellent grace. For since the children are partakers of human flesh and blood, He also likewise partook of the same (Hebrews 2:14) – flesh and blood, that having been made partakers of His presence in the flesh, we might be made partakers also of His Divine Grace.” – St Cyril of Jerusalem #theophany #epiphany #feast #HewasbaptisedintheJordan #partakersofHisdivinegrace #partakersofthedivinenature #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“He sanctified baptism by Himself being baptised. He was baptised not that He might receive remission of sins, but being …

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“He taught them to break their bread to the hungry, to take in those with no shelter, to clothe the naked, and not to hide themselves from their own flesh and blood. And now, the benefit to the giver (through his giving) is greater than that of the taker.” – St. Gregory of Nazianzus #blessedarethemerciful #benefittothegiverisgreater #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“He taught them to break their bread to the hungry, to take in those with no shelter, to clothe the …

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Psalms 73:23-24 . Prayer is a tie, a relationship between man and God. Therefore, it is not just talk, it is a heart connected to a heart. Prayer is a feeling of being in the presence of God. It is a partnership with the Holy Spirit and unity with God. – Pope Shenouda . #DailyReadings #Coptic #Orthodox #Prayer #Glory #GodIsWithUs #Counsel

Psalms 73:23-24 . Prayer is a tie, a relationship between man and God. Therefore, it is not just talk, it …

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