Contemplations – Page 179 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

Does “prayer without ceasing” mean that we continuously bow our knees and raise our hands? If this were true, we could not do it. However, there is an inner kind of continuous prayer, which is the desire of the heart to accomplish a good deed. If you are eager for the Sabbath, the eternal rest, then you will not cease praying. If you do not want to stop prayer, then be eager to pray. Continuous eagerness to prayer means continuous prayer – St Augustine . . Continuous prayer is a continuous inflamed heart, unceasing yearning for eternal life, and dwelling…

Does “prayer without ceasing” mean that we continuously bow our knees and raise our hands? If this were true, we could not do it. However, there is an inner kind of continuous prayer, which is the desire of the heart to accomplish a good deed. If you are eager for the Sabbath, the eternal rest, then you will not cease praying. If you do not want to stop prayer, then be eager to pray. Continuous eagerness to prayer means continuous prayer – St Augustine . . Continuous prayer is a continuous inflamed heart, unceasing yearning for eternal life, and dwelling…

Sep 11, 2019

I suffer a lot from loneliness. Its as if my parents have left me even my closest friends dont understand my feelings. O God You fill my heart. You fill my life and grant me power and victory. Talk to me and let me talk to You because You are my hearts desire. Through You God I am close to Your angels. I can befriend Your Saints and love them deeply and suffer no more from loneliness. – Fr. Tadros Malaty . . You are not alone in this life; you live and God also lives with you. – H.H…

I suffer a lot from loneliness. Its as if my parents have left me even my closest friends dont understand my feelings. O God You fill my heart. You fill my life and grant me power and victory. Talk to me and let me talk to You because You are my hearts desire. Through You God I am close to Your angels. I can befriend Your Saints and love them deeply and suffer no more from loneliness. – Fr. Tadros Malaty . . You are not alone in this life; you live and God also lives with you. – H.H…

Sep 10, 2019

I suffer a lot from loneliness. It’s as if my parents have left me, even my closest friends don’t understand my feelings. O God, You fill my heart. You fill my life and grant me power and victory. Talk to me and let me talk to You because You are my heart’s desire. Through You, God, I am close to Your angels. I can befriend Your Saints and love them deeply and suffer no more from loneliness. – Fr. Tadros Malaty . . You are not alone in this life; you live and God also lives with you. – H.H…

I suffer a lot from loneliness. It’s as if my parents have left me, even my closest friends don’t understand my feelings. O God, You fill my heart. You fill my life and grant me power and victory. Talk to me and let me talk to You because You are my heart’s desire. Through You, God, I am close to Your angels. I can befriend Your Saints and love them deeply and suffer no more from loneliness. – Fr. Tadros Malaty . . You are not alone in this life; you live and God also lives with you. – H.H…

Sep 10, 2019

“Don’t be surprised if you fall everyday. Stand your ground bravely.. ..All things are possible with God.” – St. John Climacus #foundation #godislove #dailyreading #bibleverse #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity #jesuschrist

“Don’t be surprised if you fall everyday. Stand your ground bravely.. ..All things are possible with God.” – St. John Climacus #foundation #godislove #dailyreading #bibleverse #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity #jesuschrist

Sep 9, 2019

“Don’t be surprised if you fall everyday. Stand your ground bravely.. ..All things are possible with God.” – St. John Climacus #foundation #godislove #dailyreading #bibleverse #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity #jesuschrist

“Don’t be surprised if you fall everyday. Stand your ground bravely.. ..All things are possible with God.” – St. John Climacus #foundation #godislove #dailyreading #bibleverse #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity #jesuschrist

Sep 9, 2019

“People don’t need to hear about Christ any more they have heard enough. They rather need to see Christ in us.” – Fr. Bishoy Kamel #dailyreading #wordofgod #gospel #faith #witness #copticorthodox #christianity

“People don’t need to hear about Christ any more they have heard enough. They rather need to see Christ in us.” – Fr. Bishoy Kamel #dailyreading #wordofgod #gospel #faith #witness #copticorthodox #christianity

Sep 8, 2019