Contemplations – Page 9 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“If we have a strong relationship with God, this will distinguish our relationship with others. We will be able to be a source of peace, tranquility, and comfort to them.” – St. Anthony the Great • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

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“It is a spiritual gift from God for a man to perceive his own sins.” – St. Isaac the Syrian • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

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“O Lord, it is not I who build for you a place in my heart to dwell in because “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain who build it.” (Ps. 127:1) … Who am I to build for You a holy temple that Your Spirit may dwell within me? It is You Lord who built Jerusalem.. Come and do not wait for me.. lest You should wait and I come not” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

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“Take refuge in the Crucified One, and imitate us who are His servants.” – St. Anthony the Great. 21.8.25 • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

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+ A soldier once asked Abba Mios if God accepted repentance. The wise old man answered, “Tell me, if you tear a precious cloak do you throw it away?” The soldier replied, “No I mend it and use it again.” Abba Mios said, “If you are so careful about your cloak, will not God be equally careful about His own creation?” – From the Desert Fathers #copticorthodox #christianity

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