Contemplations – Page 130 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

If grace does not wait for our response then it would have abundantly poured on every soul. But because grace is conditional on our response then it dwells in some and forsakes others for God first demands that we first choose him. St John Chrysostom

If grace does not wait for our response then it would have abundantly poured on every soul. But because grace is conditional on our response then it dwells in some and forsakes others for God first demands that we first choose him. St John Chrysostom

Jun 15, 2020

“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

Jun 14, 2020

“No matter how weak your spiritual life is do not despair as desperation is one of Satan’s wars by which he wants to weaken your morals abolish your ability to fall in his hands.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #spiritualwar #soldierofchrist #strength #apostlesfast

“No matter how weak your spiritual life is do not despair as desperation is one of Satan’s wars by which he wants to weaken your morals abolish your ability to fall in his hands.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #spiritualwar #soldierofchrist #strength #apostlesfast

Jun 13, 2020

Show your love for God by running from wickedness pursuing righteousness living and walking in the Spirit drawing your knowledge from Him and building on the foundation of faith. – St. Gregory Nazianzen

Show your love for God by running from wickedness pursuing righteousness living and walking in the Spirit drawing your knowledge from Him and building on the foundation of faith. – St. Gregory Nazianzen

Jun 11, 2020

“Live in hope and wait on the Lord and rejoice in Him and in His works.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #blessed

“Live in hope and wait on the Lord and rejoice in Him and in His works.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #blessed

Jun 10, 2020

The apostle realized that what dwelt upon his body of weaknesses was not something natural nor without a goal; but God allowed it for a more exalted goal. Theodoret Bishop of Cyrus

The apostle realized that what dwelt upon his body of weaknesses was not something natural nor without a goal; but God allowed it for a more exalted goal. Theodoret Bishop of Cyrus

Jun 8, 2020