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

“The message of God’s children is to carry in their persons the image of God to the world, that all who see them know God and love Him, as they are in His image” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

“The message of God’s children is to carry in their persons the image of God to the world, that all who see them know God and love Him, as they are in His image” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Aug 13, 2026

“A person who, while having God in mind, honors everyone, will find everyone to be his helper, thanks to the hidden will of God.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

“A person who, while having God in mind, honors everyone, will find everyone to be his helper, thanks to the hidden will of God.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

Aug 12, 2026

“If the Cross had been a sign of weakness, we would have never erected it on our churches and our towers or hanged it round our necks, tattooed it on our hands and drawn it in our writings… The Cross to us is a sign of power, the power of love, sacrifice, self negligence and endurance. This is the real meaning of power…” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

“If the Cross had been a sign of weakness, we would have never erected it on our churches and our towers or hanged it round our necks, tattooed it on our hands and drawn it in our writings… The Cross to us is a sign of power, the power of love, sacrifice, self negligence and endurance. This is the real meaning of power…” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Aug 10, 2026

“Prayer is a great weapon, a rich treasure, a wealth that is never exhausted, an undisturbed refuge, a cause of tranquility, the root of multiple blessings and their source.” – St. John Chrysostom

“Prayer is a great weapon, a rich treasure, a wealth that is never exhausted, an undisturbed refuge, a cause of tranquility, the root of multiple blessings and their source.” – St. John Chrysostom

Aug 6, 2026

“If salvation is by grace,” someone will say, “why is it that we are not all saved?” Because you did not will it. For grace, even though it be grace, saves the willing, not those who are not willing , and who turn away from it and who constantly fight against it and oppose themselves to it.” – St. John Chrysostom

“If salvation is by grace,” someone will say, “why is it that we are not all saved?” Because you did not will it. For grace, even though it be grace, saves the willing, not those who are not willing , and who turn away from it and who constantly fight against it and oppose themselves to it.” – St. John Chrysostom

Aug 5, 2026

“The Lord did not come to make a display. He came to heal and to teach suffering men.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic

“The Lord did not come to make a display. He came to heal and to teach suffering men.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic

Jul 31, 2026