“But you also are blessed who have heard and believed. For a soul that has believed has both conceived and bears the Word of God and declares his works. Let the soul of Mary be in each of you, so that it magnifies the Lord.” ~ St. Ambrose #blessedIsSheWhoBelieved #blessedAreYouWhoBelieved #stMary #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
Why do you fear sufferings when the Lord has assured us that not one of our hairs can fall without our Heavenly Father’s permission? He is the Beneficent, as the church calls Him in all prayers; therefore, we submit to Him our lives. If He allows temptations, it is for our own good, just as …
“Certainly, hope resembles a strong rope hanging from heaven to help our spirits. Whoever holds on steadfastly to this rope is elevated above the temptations of this evil world. If one weakens and does not hold on to this hope, he will fall into the pit.” -St. John Chrysostom . . #hope #coptic #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy
