“God’s Eden is Mary, in her there is no serpent that kills, no Eve which kills, but from her springs the Tree of Life that restores the exiles of Eden.” – St. Ephraim the Syrian #copticorthodox #dailyreading #coptic #advent #christianity
“The house of my soul lies in ruins; rebuild it O Lord. There are things in it that will offend you, but who can cleanse it but you?” – St. Augustine #copticorthodox #orthodox #dailyreading #soul #spirit #advent #christmas
We encounter continuous tribulations, for “tribulation produces perseverance, and perseverance, character, and character, hope, and hope does not disap- point” (Rom. 5:4). Isaiah the prophet expects tribulations, therefore, he cries saying, “Come, my people enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation …
