Contemplations – Page 236 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

He who resurrected although He promised things of the future yet He did not promise peace in this world nor comfort in this life. Those who seek comfort seek something good yet they do not seek it in its proper place. For there is no peace in this life. He promised us to have in heaven what we seek on earth; He promised to give us in the world to come what we seek in this world. -St. Augustine . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #eternity

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If we always see God in our minds and always remember Him everything will appear tolerable to us – St John Chrysostom . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #holy50days

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“Humility is the abode of divinity wherever it is God dwells in it.” – St. James the Syrojian #christisrisen #ressurection #copticorthodox #coptic #christianity #humility

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“God is glorified not by mere words but by works of righteousness which proclaim the majesty of God far more effectively than words.” – St. Maximous the Confessor #copticorthodox #coptic #christianity #50days #christisrisen #ressurection

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The apostle says that even we shall reign together with Christ in the kingdom of Christ. If we are dead with Him we shall also live with Him; if we endure we shall also reign with Him. But we by adoption He by power; we live by grace He by nature. St. Ambrose #diewithHim #livewithHim #ChristIsRisen #TrulyHeIsRisen #dailyreadigs #coptic #orthodox #holyfiftydays

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