Category: Contemplations

“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord” – Luke 2:11 . “He was born in a manger to upright you to the alter. He came down to earth to upright you to heaven. He could find no place for Himself except in …

“And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake. And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled” 1 Peter 3:13-15 . “Thus when a man does not injure himself, he cannot possibly be hurt by another: …

“For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward” Mark 9:41 . “Imagine a carpenter with the crudest of tools. It takes him many days to make a simple table; and the quality …

“And this is the promise which He has promised us: eternal life” 1 John 2:25 . “There is nothing that gives us more benefit than remembering God’s mercy on a public or personal level” St John Chrysostom . “If our hearts rejoice in receiving a good favour, or hearing a nice word from a friend, …