Contemplations – Page 284 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Lord you strengthened me because I took refuge in you; and I took refuge because you freed me.” – St. Augustine #salvation #advent #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity

“Lord, you strengthened me because I took refuge in you; and I took refuge because you freed me.” – St. Augustine #salvation #advent #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity

The Annunciation is all about Joy. Jesus Himself said Peace I leave with you My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Gods peace is stronger than the joy of the world and that is what I should feel. The joy of the world has a materialistic nature thus it is subject to vanish. St. John wrote that your joy might be full. The joy of the world is not full. It is the joy of Christ that is full. In fact joy and peace are fruits of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Bishoy Kamel #annunciation #joy #rejoice #advent #nativity #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

The Annunciation is all about ‘Joy.’ Jesus Himself said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.” God’s peace is stronger than the joy of the world and that is what I should feel. The joy of the world has a materialistic nature, thus it is subject to vanish. St. John wrote, “that your joy might be full.” The joy of the world is not full. It is the joy of Christ that is full. In fact, joy and peace are fruits of the Holy Spirit. ~ Fr. Bishoy Kamel #annunciation #joy #rejoice #advent #nativity #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

The Annunciation is all about ‘Joy.’ Jesus Himself said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.” God’s peace is stronger than the joy of the world and that is what I should feel. The joy of the world has a materialistic …

“What is the death of Jesus which they carried about with them? It is the daily deaths which they died by which the resurrection also was shown. This is another reason for the trials that Christs life might be manifested in human bodies. What looks like weakness and destitution in fact proclaims his resurrection.” . – St. John Chrysostom . . . #DyingOfTheFlesh #Resurrection #TrustGod #GodIsGood #GodIsGoodAllTheTime #AllTheTimeGodIsGood #DelightInGod #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #ChurchFather

Category: Contemplations

“Lord you strengthened me because I took refuge in you; and I took refuge because you freed me.” – St. Augustine #salvation #advent #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity

“Lord, you strengthened me because I took refuge in you; and I took refuge because you freed me.” – St. Augustine #salvation #advent #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity

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