Contemplations – Page 160 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Spiritual wars are allowed by God for our benefit… and for the crowns gained through them as one of the saints said”None shall be crowned except the one who conquers and none shall conquer except the one who fights.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #race #faith #goodfight

“Spiritual wars are allowed by God for our benefit… and for the crowns gained through them as one of the saints said”None shall be crowned except the one who conquers and none shall conquer except the one who fights.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #race #faith #goodfight

Jul 4, 2020

“If God is faithful towards us to the extent of the Incarnation and Redemption and to this extent was His love and sacrifice how much more then ought we to be faithful? Your faithfulness to God means that you never disloyally betray Him.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #faith #hope #prayer

“If God is faithful towards us to the extent of the Incarnation and Redemption and to this extent was His love and sacrifice how much more then ought we to be faithful? Your faithfulness to God means that you never disloyally betray Him.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #faith #hope #prayer

Jul 3, 2020

An old man used to say: Spread abroad the name of Jesus in humility and with a meek heart; show Him your feebleness and He will become your strength. – Sayings of the Desert Fathers (4th-5th centuries)

An old man used to say: Spread abroad the name of Jesus in humility and with a meek heart; show Him your feebleness and He will become your strength. – Sayings of the Desert Fathers (4th-5th centuries)

Jul 2, 2020

“If you want to love God think much on Him contemplate Him occupy your mind with Him.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #love #meditation

“If you want to love God think much on Him contemplate Him occupy your mind with Him.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #love #meditation

Jun 30, 2020

“Our fear is not from an external enemy because our real enemy is inside us; everyday we risk an inner war. If we triumph in this inner war all the wars that come from outside will be weak; there will be no external enemy to fear. So we have to submit the inside to the dominion of the spirit.” Abba Youanes Bishop of Gharbiah #coptic #orthodox #prayer #submission #spirit #apostlesfast #HolySpirit

“Our fear is not from an external enemy because our real enemy is inside us; everyday we risk an inner war. If we triumph in this inner war all the wars that come from outside will be weak; there will be no external enemy to fear. So we have to submit the inside to the dominion of the spirit.” Abba Youanes Bishop of Gharbiah #coptic #orthodox #prayer #submission #spirit #apostlesfast #HolySpirit

Jun 29, 2020

“Our life and our death is with our neighbour. If we gain our brother we have gained God but if we scandalise our brother we have sinned against Christ.” St. Anthony the Great

“Our life and our death is with our neighbour. If we gain our brother we have gained God but if we scandalise our brother we have sinned against Christ.” St. Anthony the Great

Jun 28, 2020