“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 …
“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 …
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 …
“Egypt receives and preserves Him, driven from His home, and plotted against, and obtains a sort of first impulse towards her union unto Him; so that when in after-time she should hear Him preached by the apostles, she might have this at least to glory of, as having received Him first.” St John Chrysostom #dailyreadings …
Luke 2:21 “…circumcision is the symbol of the faithful when they are established in grace, as they cut away and mortify the tumultuous rising of carnal pleasures and passions by the sharp surgery of faith and by ascetic labors. They do this not by cutting the body but by purifying the heart. They do this …
