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“So they all ate and were filled, and twelve baskets of the leftover fragments were taken up by them.” – ‭‭Luke‬ ‭9:17‬ . “But what was the result of the miracle? It was the satisfying a large multitude with food: for there were as many as five thousand men besides women and children, according to what another of the holy Evangelists has added to the narrative. Nor did the miracle end here; but there were also gathered twelve baskets of fragments. And what do we infer from this? A plain assurance that hospitality receives a rich recompense from God. The disciples offered five loaves: but after a multitude thus large had been satisfied, there was gathered for each one of them a basketful of fragments. Let nothing therefore prevent those who are willing from receiving strangers, whatever there may be likely to blunt the will and readiness of men thereunto: and let no one say, “I do not possess suitable means; what I can do is altogether trifling and insufficient for many.” Receive strangers, my beloved; overcome that unreadiness which wins no reward: for the Saviour will multiply thy little many times beyond expectation, and though thou givest but little, thou wilt receive much. “For he that soweth blessings shall also reap blessings,” according to the blessed Paul’s words.” – St. Cyril of Alexandria #overcometheunreadiness #feedingthemultitude #feedingthe5000 #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“So they all ate and were filled, and twelve baskets of the leftover fragments were taken up by them.” – ‭‭Luke‬ ‭9:17‬ . “But what was the result of the miracle? It was the satisfying a large multitude with food: for there were as many as five thousand men besides women and children, according to …

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!” – Psalms‬ ‭133:1‬ ‭ We were blessed this weekend to have a gathering of 5 wonderful bishops (from left to right): H.G. Bishop Angaelos, H.G. Bishop Moussa, H.G. Bishop Antony, H.G. Bishop Missael and H.G. Bishop David May the Lord preserve your lives and bless your service.

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!” – Psalms‬ ‭133:1‬ ‭ We were blessed this weekend to have a gathering of 5 wonderful bishops (from left to right): H.G. Bishop Angaelos, H.G. Bishop Moussa, H.G. Bishop Antony, H.G. Bishop Missael and H.G. Bishop David May the Lord …