Contemplations – Page 3 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“In your sufferings, trust that Christ is the Friend of every one who suffers… He is his Partner and his Companion, and He will not leave him along the path of sufferings” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #ukmidcopts

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“Make your petitions at the time of the Divine Liturgy fervently whenever you are in need, for this is the acceptable time; this is the time in which the doors of heaven are opened.” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #ukmidcopts

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“If a man surrenders himself very honestly to God’s commandments, the Holy Spirit will teach him how to purify himself and his body.” – St. Anthony the Great

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“O Father, light up the small duties of this day’s life: May they shine with the beauty of Thy countenance. May we believe that glory can dwell in the most common task of every day.” – St. Augustine

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He has made it easy for us to be heard, as we pray to the Father in words taught us by the Son… Let us pray as God our Master has taught us. To ask the Father in words His Son has given us, to let Him hear the words of Christ ringing in His ears, is to make our prayer one of friendship, a family prayer. – St. Cyprian

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