“Endurance produces character, which contributes in some measure to the things which are to come because it gives power to the hope which is within us. Nothing encourages a man to hope for blessing more than the strength of a good character. No one who has led a good life worries about the future…. Does …
“From you all things receive their purpose; God most lovely, who shapes all things in loveliness, and sets all things in their due place.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #good #love #dailyreadings
‘From the abundance of his holiness and goodness it is possible to know what works delight God.11 … In his holiness we are purified. In his mercy we are brought to full and perfect righteousness’ – Saint Ambrosiaster ‘You share in the Word. You have received the grace of the Holy Spirit. Now you are …