Contemplations – Page 110 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“God commands things we cannot do so that we know what to ask of Him. For this is faith itself which obtains by prayer what the law commands.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #faith #genuine

“God commands things we cannot do so that we know what to ask of Him. For this is faith itself which obtains by prayer what the law commands.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #faith #genuine

Nov 11, 2020

“God’s power is able to work wonders with you but it awaits your faith” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #faith

“God’s power is able to work wonders with you but it awaits your faith” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #faith

Nov 10, 2020

When you understand the power of Christs gift you will see that I said nothing lofty or noble when I said I am unworthy to untie the thong of his sandal. When you hear He is mightier than I do not imagine that I said this by way of comparison. For I am not worthy to be ranked so much as among Christs servants no not even the lowest of his servants nor to receive the least honored portion of his ministry. Therefore John did not simply say his sandals he said the thong of his sandals the part coun

When you understand the power of Christs gift you will see that I said nothing lofty or noble when I said I am unworthy to untie the thong of his sandal. When you hear He is mightier than I do not imagine that I said this by way of comparison. For I am not worthy to be ranked so much as among Christs servants no not even the lowest of his servants nor to receive the least honored portion of his ministry. Therefore John did not simply say his sandals he said the thong of his sandals the part coun

Nov 9, 2020

Our wickedness shall not overpower the unspeakable goodness and mercy of God. Our dullness shall not overpower Gods wisdom nor our weakness Gods omnipotence. – St. John of Kronstadt #christian #copticorthodox #strength

Our wickedness shall not overpower the unspeakable goodness and mercy of God. Our dullness shall not overpower Gods wisdom nor our weakness Gods omnipotence. – St. John of Kronstadt #christian #copticorthodox #strength

Nov 5, 2020

“Hold to humility for he who humbles himself will be exalted. The humble one is beloved from God and men and his appearance is terrifying to the devils.” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI #coptic #orthodox #humility #care

“Hold to humility for he who humbles himself will be exalted. The humble one is beloved from God and men and his appearance is terrifying to the devils.” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI #coptic #orthodox #humility #care

Nov 4, 2020

“The heart is but a small vessel; and yet dragons and lions are there and there likewise are poisonous creatures and all the treasures of wickedness; rough uneven paths are there and gaping chasms. There also is God there are the angels there life and the Kingdom there light and the apostles the heavenly cities and the treasures of grace: all things are there.” – St. Macarius the Great #coptic #orthodox #heart #rejoice #heart #joy #faith #resurrection #hope #grace #treasures #heaven #christianit

“The heart is but a small vessel; and yet dragons and lions are there and there likewise are poisonous creatures and all the treasures of wickedness; rough uneven paths are there and gaping chasms. There also is God there are the angels there life and the Kingdom there light and the apostles the heavenly cities and the treasures of grace: all things are there.” – St. Macarius the Great #coptic #orthodox #heart #rejoice #heart #joy #faith #resurrection #hope #grace #treasures #heaven #christianit

Nov 3, 2020