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

“Lord, those are Your best servants who wish to shape their life on Your answers rather than to shape Your answers on their wishes.” – St. Augustine

“Lord, those are Your best servants who wish to shape their life on Your answers rather than to shape Your answers on their wishes.” – St. Augustine

Jul 23, 2026

“The mind disturbed by anger cannot rightly judge what is pleasing to God.” – St Severus of Antioch

“The mind disturbed by anger cannot rightly judge what is pleasing to God.” – St Severus of Antioch

Jul 15, 2026

“If we seek God, he will show himself to us, and if we keep him, he will remain close to us.” – Abba Arsenius

“If we seek God, he will show himself to us, and if we keep him, he will remain close to us.” – Abba Arsenius

Jul 9, 2026

“He who promised you forgiveness if you repented, didn’t promise you tomorrow if you delayed.” – St. Augustine

“He who promised you forgiveness if you repented, didn’t promise you tomorrow if you delayed.” – St. Augustine

Jul 6, 2026

“God requires not the doing of the commandments for their own sake, but for the correction of the soul.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

“God requires not the doing of the commandments for their own sake, but for the correction of the soul.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

Jul 2, 2026

“By the Holy Spirit’s power are sealed all the entrances into your soul. By theseal of anointing with Sacred Chrism all your bodily members are sealed and you are now able to use your senses for the good of your own soul and the welfare of others.” – St. Ephraim of Syria

“By the Holy Spirit’s power are sealed all the entrances into your soul. By theseal of anointing with Sacred Chrism all your bodily members are sealed and you are now able to use your senses for the good of your own soul and the welfare of others.” – St. Ephraim of Syria

Jun 25, 2026