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

+ When you fall into your bed to sleep, or get up from sleep, when you eat or work, when you are thinking or your mind is idle, constantly say to yourself, “If the Lord were to call me at this moment, would I be ready?” … Your heart will, indeed, assure you that God has had mercy on you. – A Desert Elder #copticorthodox #salvation #beready #bewatchful

+ When you fall into your bed to sleep, or get up from sleep, when you eat or work, when you are thinking or your mind is idle, constantly say to yourself, “If the Lord were to call me at this moment, would I be ready?” … Your heart will, indeed, assure you that God has had mercy on you. – A Desert Elder #copticorthodox #salvation #beready #bewatchful

Jul 24, 2024

“Christ the Lord taught His disciples love before He sent them out to the ministry. He taught them the love of children…” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“Christ the Lord taught His disciples love before He sent them out to the ministry. He taught them the love of children…” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Jul 21, 2024

“Just as some troubles surprised you so will the Lord bring you joys in surprise. Rest assured!” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“Just as some troubles surprised you so will the Lord bring you joys in surprise. Rest assured!” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Jul 20, 2024

“There is nothing under the sky that disturbs or bothers me. For I’m protected in that impregnable fortress inside the secure refuge safe in the arms of mercies and I’ve acquired a fountain of consolation.” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“There is nothing under the sky that disturbs or bothers me. For I’m protected in that impregnable fortress inside the secure refuge safe in the arms of mercies and I’ve acquired a fountain of consolation.” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Jul 19, 2024

“If a man loves God with all his heart, all his thoughts, all his will, and all his strength, he will gain the fear of God; the fear will produce tears, tears will produce strength; by the perfection of this the soul will bear all kinds of fruits.” – St. Anthony the Great • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“If a man loves God with all his heart, all his thoughts, all his will, and all his strength, he will gain the fear of God; the fear will produce tears, tears will produce strength; by the perfection of this the soul will bear all kinds of fruits.” – St. Anthony the Great • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Jul 18, 2024

“Be humble, of a contrite spirit- for the Lord is near to those who have a contrite heart. And be the servant of all.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“Be humble, of a contrite spirit- for the Lord is near to those who have a contrite heart. And be the servant of all.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Jul 13, 2024