Contemplations – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“It is a spiritual gift from God for a man to perceive his own sins.” – St. Isaac the Syrian • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #ukmidcopts

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“Many blessings such as health, shelter, clothing and food you have, yet you never give thanks because you consider them normal matters and take them for granted. But those that are deprived of them are aware of and feel the values of such blessings and if they obtain them, they give a heartfelt thanks. Always give thanks to our Lord.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

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“Your honour is kept for you in heaven. Your honour is in your endurance and in carrying the cross, for through them you will resemble your Master.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

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“Remember the Blood of Christ poured out for your sake, then you will know well the value of your life and it will become precious in your eyes, so you will not squander it in prodigal living, for you have been ‘bought at a price’ (1Cor.6:20)” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

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“The soul that truly desires the Lord, though it may be unable to pray as it ought, receives help from the grace of the Spirit; and the Spirit Himself secretly moves the heart to cry out to God.” – Macarius the Great

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