Contemplations – Page 461 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“”The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” that is, the word of faith which we preach: that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:8-9 . . “God who dwelt in the Virgin’s womb to take flesh from her, desires to dwell in your heart to fill you with love. God’s preferred dwelling place is in you. God does not delight in heaven as His dwelling place, but He stands at your door knocking that you might open for Him… the blessing of the Feast of the Nativity is concentrated in the phrase ‘Immanuel, God with us’ so if you, my brother, feel that you are with God, and God is with you, then you would indeed be enjoying the blessed Feast of Nativity. Do not think that the feast is the day on which we conclude our fast or start breaking our fast… but the day from the spiritual point of view is communion with Immanuel, who is God with us… He is with me at all times and in all places. In every direction I feel His presence” – Pope Shenouda . . #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #holybible #immanuel #godwithus

“”The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” that is, the word of faith which we preach: that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:8-9 . . “God who dwelt …

“He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly.” Luke 1:51,52 . “Take refuge in weakness and simplicity, that you may live acceptably before God and be without care. For just as a shadow follows a body, so also does mercy follow humility.” St Isaac the Syrian #humility #StMary #feastofentranceofStMaryintotemple #copticmartyrs #prayforEgypt #kiahk #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly.” Luke 1:51,52 . “Take refuge in weakness and simplicity, that you may live acceptably before God and be without care. For just as a …

“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12 . “Remember always that you are a stranger on the earth and that you will return to your heavenly home. Then you will not put all your hopes in this world and its comforts. Remember your eternity and work for it at all times.” H.H Pope Shenouda III #copticmartyrs #prayforEgypt #kiahk #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12 . “Remember always that you are a stranger on the earth and that you will return to your heavenly home. Then you will …

“But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all Your works.” Psalm 72:28 . “You never go away from us, yet we have difficulty in returning to You. Come, Lord, stir us up and call us back. Kindle and seize us. Be our fire and our sweetness. Let us love. Let us run.” St Augustine #drawneartoGod #TrustintheLord #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all Your works.” Psalm 72:28 . “You never go away from us, yet we have difficulty in returning to You. Come, Lord, stir us up and call us back. Kindle and …

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 . “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” Saint Augustine #Faith #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 . “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” Saint Augustine #Faith #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Category: Contemplations

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 . “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” Saint Augustine #Faith #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

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