Contemplations – Page 170 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

The very things you teach will not and cannot have any weight unless you are the first to practice them. – Lactantius

The very things you teach will not and cannot have any weight unless you are the first to practice them. – Lactantius

Apr 23, 2020

“Our Risen Christ when we glorify you we don’t give you glory; we just confess your glory. You are like the sun. It shines whether people confess its light or not. Their confession of its light does not increase its light; It is self-lit.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #grace #truth

“Our Risen Christ when we glorify you we don’t give you glory; we just confess your glory. You are like the sun. It shines whether people confess its light or not. Their confession of its light does not increase its light; It is self-lit.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #grace #truth

Apr 22, 2020

St. Peter reveals the concept of the sufferings of the cross. They are not mere courage nor ability to endure but rather love and sacrifice. For He wanted through His stripes that is His wounds to heal our wounds. He bent His back willingly to carry our sins in His body in a mysterious way.

St. Peter reveals the concept of the sufferings of the cross. They are not mere courage nor ability to endure but rather love and sacrifice. For He wanted through His stripes that is His wounds to heal our wounds. He bent His back willingly to carry our sins in His body in a mysterious way.

Apr 20, 2020

“Without Christ’s Resurrection there is no peace for our daily earthly lives. Without Resurrection we have no hope for the future.” – H.H. Pope Tawadros II “The Feast of the Resurrection is a new chance for everyone. So as Jesus rises from the dead then that is how we dwell in the new life.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

“Without Christ’s Resurrection there is no peace for our daily earthly lives. Without Resurrection we have no hope for the future.” – H.H. Pope Tawadros II “The Feast of the Resurrection is a new chance for everyone. So as Jesus rises from the dead then that is how we dwell in the new life.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Apr 19, 2020

“Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.” – St. John Chrysostom⁣ ⁣ #coptic #orthodox ⁣#resurrection #light #salvation #holysepulchre #brightsaturday

“Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.” – St. John Chrysostom⁣ ⁣ #coptic #orthodox ⁣#resurrection #light #salvation #holysepulchre #brightsaturday

Apr 18, 2020

“For each of us He laid down His life…and He requires in return that we should do the same for each other.” – St. Clement of Alexandria #dailyreadings #holyweek #goodfriday #benevolence

“For each of us He laid down His life…and He requires in return that we should do the same for each other.” – St. Clement of Alexandria #dailyreadings #holyweek #goodfriday #benevolence

Apr 17, 2020