Contemplations Archives • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“The greater the love that dwells in a man the greater the man in whom it dwells.” – St. Augustine #blacklivesmatter #coptic #orthodox #love

He refers to the new birth which is truly a re-creation. We came to existence out of nothing. When the old man was living we were dead but truly now we are a new creation. St John Chrysostom

“Many saints fell into sins which they assumed were ‘sins of beginners’. As for you do not look down on a particular sin and do not assume that there are trivial sins that do not need help from the Lord. Seek the Lord continually that He may work with you in every matter whether it be difficult or easy.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

“No matter how weak your spiritual life is do not despair as desperation is one of Satan’s wars by which he wants to weaken your morals abolish your ability to fall in his hands.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #spiritualwar #vigilant #watchful #hope #faithful #holy50

After Christ freed us we were snatched out of an old captivity into a new freeing captivity [to Christ] as he led us with him into heaven. St. Jerome #dailyreadings #holy50 #ascension #ledcaptivitycaptive