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“He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.” Psalm 90:11 . On one occasion Abba Moses the black was engaged in a war against fornication, and he could not endure being in his cell, and he went and informed Abba Isidore of it; and the old man entreated him to return to his cell, but he would not agree. And having said, “Father I cannot bear it,” the old man took him up to the roof of his cell and said unto him, “Look to the west,” and when he looked he saw multitudes of devils with troubled and terrified aspects and they showed themselves in the forms of phantoms with fighting attitudes. Abba Isidore said to him, “Look to the east,” and when he looked he saw innumerable holy angels standing there, and they were in a state of great glory. Then Abba Isidore said unto him, “Behold those who are in the west are those who are fighting with the holy ones; and those whom you have seen in the east are those who are sent by God to the help of the saints, for those who are with us are many.” And having seen these, Abba Moses took courage and returned to his cell without fear. #GuardianAngels #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.” Psalm 90:11 . On one occasion Abba Moses the black was engaged in a war against fornication, and he could not endure being in his cell, and he went and informed Abba Isidore of it; and the old man entreated …

“and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18 . “Your rock is your faith, which is the foundation of the church. If you are a rock, you will be a church. And if you are in the church, not even the gates of Hades will be able to overcome you.” St. Ambrose #FaithinChrist #ourRock #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18 . “Your rock is your faith, which is the foundation of the church. If you are a rock, you will be a church. And if you are in the church, not even the gates …

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 . “The greatness of the things, together with the weakness of those to whom they are granted, reveal the might of God. The expression “earthen” hints to the weakness of our mortal nature and fragile body, which is not any better than earthen vessels, that would easily break.” St. John Chrysostom #treasure #earthenvessels #Godspower #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 . “The greatness of the things, together with the weakness of those to whom they are granted, reveal the might of God. The expression “earthen” hints to the weakness of …

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you – 1 Peter 1:3-4 . . Here, we only live few days then pass away. Here, we are nomads, but in heaven, we shall be residents. Here, you are sojourners, where you hear the voice of the Lord, your God say: “Depart!’. While there, in the eternal house in heaven, no one will command you to depart! In the world it is very hot; but there, we shall enjoy great shade under the wings of God. – St Augustine . #pilgrims #strangers #travelinghome #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #holybible #eternity #heaven

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you – 1 Peter 1:3-4 …

If we endure we shall also reign with Him – 2 Timothy 2:12 . . He manifests Himself through all nations, all over the world, in great glory; yet also in great affliction. Our life in this journey could never be without temptations; Our progress is realized through temptations; Man will not recognize himself unless he is tempted; will not be crowned, unless he overcomes; will not overcome, unless he fights; and will not fight, unless he encounters enemies and goes through temptations. Such man, therefore, as his heart grows faint, he cries from the end of the world; yet he is not forgotten. Christ intends for us, being the members of His body, to be like His body: to die, to be risen, and to ascend to heaven; So that wherever the Head goes, the other body members would be sure to follow. That is why, through the symbol, we move up in Him, when he allows for us to be tempted by the devil. – St Augustine . #temptation leads to #victory #enduring #holybible #coptic #orthodoxy #dailyreadings

If we endure we shall also reign with Him – 2 Timothy 2:12 . . He manifests Himself through all nations, all over the world, in great glory; yet also in great affliction. Our life in this journey could never be without temptations; Our progress is realized through temptations; Man will not recognize himself unless …

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