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

“Persevere in spiritual reading, even if it is without understanding. And persevere in prayer, even if it is without ardour, and in Confession, even if it is without contrition. Perhaps for the sake of your perseverance, grace will visit you and give you understanding, ardour and contrition” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III⁣ ⁣ #coptic #orthodox #hope #perseverance #faith #prayer #wait #grace #understanding #joy #christianity #saviour

5th December 2020

“The holding on to and repeating of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ is a great salvation, a fortified strengthening, an invincible weapon, and a guaranteed salvation for the soul. So don’t be lazy to acquire this unstolen treasure and this precious gem which is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”- St. Macarius the Great. #copticorthodox #church #jesus #copticchurch #christian #orientalorthodoxy orientalorthodoxy #ethiopianorthodox #prayer #faith #jesus #love #pray #god #bible #christian #church #hope #jesuschrist #believe #peace #worship #blessed #godisgood #holyspirit #gospel #spirituality #bibleverse #grace #truth #life #biblestudy

4th December 2020

If you see a man pure and humble then that is a great vision, for then you see the invisible God in His temple, a visible man.” – Abba Pachomius #christian #copticorthodox #humility #grace #humble

3rd December 2020

“If you carry a cross accept it with joy because of the crowns which you will receive if you do not complain or doubt. – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

“If you carry a cross accept it with joy because of the crowns which you will receive if you do not complain or doubt. – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

29th November 2020

Love Holy Scripture and the wisdom in her pages will love you. Love her and she will protect you. Honor her and she will encompass you. – St. Jerome

Love Holy Scripture and the wisdom in her pages will love you. Love her and she will protect you. Honor her and she will encompass you. – St. Jerome

28th November 2020

“As when the light enters into a dark home and casts away (Chases) its darkness and lightens it as well as when God’s fear enters the man’s heart it will cast away (chase) ignorance and learn him all the virtues and wisdoms.” – St. Anthony the Great

“As when the light enters into a dark home and casts away (Chases) its darkness and lightens it as well as when God’s fear enters the man’s heart it will cast away (chase) ignorance and learn him all the virtues and wisdoms.” – St. Anthony the Great

27th November 2020