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

“This blind man is the human race. Therefore Christ came to illuminate, since the devil had blinded us.” – St. Augustine “You stay awake looking after me as if you have forgotten all the creation. You grant me all your gifts as if I’m the only one you love. O God wherever I go I find you in front of me.” – St. Augustine #bible #jesus #blindman #staugustine #biblereading #bibleverse #sunday #copticlent #coptic

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“Today the world shares a celebration with us, expressing their gratitude towards St Mark. To express our love towards this great preacher, we need to at least follow his way. It is nice to complete his work in preaching and teaching, and to remember his struggle for the faith. May his spirit be with us and by the Grace of God, we can proudly follow his path.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III ⁣ ⁣ #coptic #orthodox #faith #healing #stmark #lent #fasting

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“Do not look at a problem but look at God to solve it. Your feelings that God is standing with you in your difficulties will give you hope and strength.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #copticorthodox #church #jesus #copticchurch #christian #orientalorthodoxy orientalorthodoxy #ethiopianorthodox #prayer #faith #jesus #love #pray #god #bible #christian #church #hope #jesuschrist #believe #peace #worship #blessed #godisgood #holyspirit #gospel #spirituality #bibleverse #grace #truth #life #biblestudy

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“The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He’s terrified when we’re humble and truly love God. He runs away when we sign the Cross.” ~ St. Anthony the Great #coptic #orthodox #dailyresdings #lent #repentance #humility

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“Don’t pay too much attention to the problem, but rather God who can solve it. The feeling that God is with you during your problems gives you hope and strength.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III “Instead of promising to God that you will change yourself for the better, take from Him a promise that He will change you for the better.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #popeshenouda #readings #bible #bibleverse #bible #jesus #lent #copticlent #coptic #sunday #gospel #sundayreadings #healing #joy #jesus #john #john5

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