God does not judge the beauty of his work by the charm of the eyes and He does not form the same idea of beauty that we form. What He finds beautiful is what, in its perfection, shows all the fitness of art, and what works toward the usefulness of its purpose. So God, who …
Even if it be disease or poverty… for seen and unseen benefits… and for those which we receive against our will …but also whenever we are either in poverty, or in sicknesses, or are being insulted, then let us intensify our thanksgiving; thanksgiving, I mean, not in words, nor with the tongue, but in deeds …
“Let me find You whom I so longingly seek. I am the sheep who wandered into the wilderness. Seek after me and bring me home again to Your fold.” – St. Jerome #coptic #copticorthodox #dailyreading #christian #myflock #gospel
