Contemplations – Page 504 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.” – Psalm 19:1 . “God, by means of His Word, gave the universe its planning and its provision, so that mankind may come to know Him in some way or another by means of His work, since He is by His nature invisible. The artist is usually known by his works even if not seen by anyone.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic #thatwemayknowHim #beauty #theheavensdeclareHisglory #GloryToGod #theartistisknownbyHisworks

“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.” – Psalm 19:1 . “God, by means of His Word, gave the universe its planning and its provision, so that mankind may come to know Him in some way or another by means of His work, since He is by His nature …

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. “And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘ No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” -Matthew‬ ‭25 : 1-13‬ ‭ . This parable admonishes us to remain diligent in almsgiving. It counsels us to help our neighbor by every means available to us, since it is impossible to be saved in any other way…. For nothing is more sullied than virginity without mercy … What was the profit of virginity, when they saw not the Bridegroom? Even when they knocked at the door, they did not obtain; instead, they heard the fearful saying, “Depart, I know you not”. When he said this, nothing else but hell is left, and that intolerable punishment…. This parable was spoken with respect to mercy in almsgiving … It is also that we might learn how close Christ is joined unto virgins that strip themselves of their possessions; for this indeed is virginity. -Saint John Chrysostom . . . #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #DailyReadings #Parable #TheParablesOfJesus #WiseAndFoolishVirgins

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their …

“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” Romans 8:32 . “Do not lose heart. There is hope, and it is Christ.” St Ephraim the Syrian #salvation #hope #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” Romans 8:32 . “Do not lose heart. There is hope, and it is Christ.” St Ephraim the Syrian #salvation #hope #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” 2Peter 1:21 . “ASK IN UPRIGHTNESS OF HEART FOR THIS FIERY SPIRIT AND HE WILL THEN BE GIVEN TO YOU…. PERSIST IN PRAYER DILIGENTLY, WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND HE WILL BE GIVEN YOU, FOR THIS SPIRIT DWELLS IN UPRIGHT HEARTS. HE WILL REVEAL TO YOU HIGHER MYSTERIES AND OTHER THINGS WHICH I CANNOT EXPRESS IN INK AND PAPER…. CELESTIAL JOY WILL THEN BE YOUR PORTION DAY AND NIGHT.” St Anthony the Great #HolySpirit #StJosephtheCarpenter #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” 2Peter 1:21 . “ASK IN UPRIGHTNESS OF HEART FOR THIS FIERY SPIRIT AND HE WILL THEN BE GIVEN TO YOU…. PERSIST IN PRAYER DILIGENTLY, WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND HE WILL BE …

“And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8 . “Love unites us with God, for love covers a multitude of sins.” – St. Clement of Rome #love #lovecoversamultitudeofsins #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8 . “Love unites us with God, for love covers a multitude of sins.” – St. Clement of Rome #love #lovecoversamultitudeofsins #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Category: Contemplations

“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” Romans 8:32 . “Do not lose heart. There is hope, and it is Christ.” St Ephraim the Syrian #salvation #hope #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8 . “Love unites us with God, for love covers a multitude of sins.” – St. Clement of Rome #love #lovecoversamultitudeofsins #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

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