Contemplations – Page 165 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Many saints fell into sins which they assumed were ‘sins of beginners’. As for you do not look down on a particular sin and do not assume that there are trivial sins that do not need help from the Lord. Seek the Lord continually that He may work with you in every matter whether it be difficult or easy.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

“Many saints fell into sins which they assumed were ‘sins of beginners’. As for you do not look down on a particular sin and do not assume that there are trivial sins that do not need help from the Lord. Seek the Lord continually that He may work with you in every matter whether it be difficult or easy.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

May 31, 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 #vigilant #watchful #hope #faithful #holy50

“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 #vigilant #watchful #hope #faithful #holy50

May 30, 2020

After Christ freed us we were snatched out of an old captivity into a new freeing captivity [to Christ] as he led us with him into heaven. St. Jerome #dailyreadings #holy50 #ascension #ledcaptivitycaptive

After Christ freed us we were snatched out of an old captivity into a new freeing captivity [to Christ] as he led us with him into heaven. St. Jerome #dailyreadings #holy50 #ascension #ledcaptivitycaptive

May 30, 2020

The rewards of evil are temporary the rewards of godliness are eternal. – Lactantius

The rewards of evil are temporary the rewards of godliness are eternal. – Lactantius

May 28, 2020

“Choose one: either crucify Him then perish eternally – or crucify yourself and inherit eternal life with Him.” – St. Theophan the Recluse #coptic #orthodox #eternal #life

“Choose one: either crucify Him then perish eternally – or crucify yourself and inherit eternal life with Him.” – St. Theophan the Recluse #coptic #orthodox #eternal #life

May 27, 2020

“O Lord it is not I who build for you a place in my heart to dwell in because “Unless the Lord builds the house they labour in vain who build it.” (Ps. 127:1) … Who am I to build for You a holy temple that Your Spirit may dwell within me? It is You Lord who built Jerusalem.. Come and do not wait for me.. lest You should wait and I come not” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #spirit #holyspirit #dwell #resurrection #holy50

“O Lord it is not I who build for you a place in my heart to dwell in because “Unless the Lord builds the house they labour in vain who build it.” (Ps. 127:1) … Who am I to build for You a holy temple that Your Spirit may dwell within me? It is You Lord who built Jerusalem.. Come and do not wait for me.. lest You should wait and I come not” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #spirit #holyspirit #dwell #resurrection #holy50

May 26, 2020