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“The word ‘door’ in the Lord’s words “(those) who do not enter the sheepfold by the door” refers to the Holy Books. These are the doors that bring us to God. His Word opens to us the way to be acquainted with God, protecting us and preventing wolves to enter in. “ – St. John Chrysostom #enterbythedoor #WordofGod #bible #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“The word ‘door’ in the Lord’s words “(those) who do not enter the sheepfold by the door” refers to the …

“For we have not an High Priest, who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. He is not (he means) ignorant of what concerns us, as many of the High Priests, who know not those in tribulations, nor that there is tribulation at any time. For in the case of men it is impossible that one should know the affliction of the afflicted who has not had experience, and gone through the actual sensations. Our High Priest endured all things. Therefore He endured first and then ascended, that He might be able to sympathize with us. But was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. That is, He was persecuted, was spit upon, was accused, was mocked at, was falsely informed against, was driven out, at last was crucified.” St John Chrysostom #JesusChrist #ourHighPriest #tempted #withoutsin #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For we have not an High Priest, who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. He is not …

“God of life, turn our eyes to where the skies are full of promises” – St. Augustine . . #prayer #Hisearsareopen #Heiswatching #Heislistening #Godspromises #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy #copticorthodox

“God of life, turn our eyes to where the skies are full of promises” – St. Augustine . . #prayer …

Those who have learned to sing with the psalms are easily filled with the Holy Spirit. St John Chrysostom . . #Rejoice #praisehim #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy

Those who have learned to sing with the psalms are easily filled with the Holy Spirit. St John Chrysostom . …

“Constant prayer makes the inner self attentive to the presence of God.” – St. Bemwa #watch #pray #dailyreading #coptic #orthodox

“Constant prayer makes the inner self attentive to the presence of God.” – St. Bemwa #watch #pray #dailyreading #coptic #orthodox