Contemplations – Page 187 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

Through Baptism we are granted the new birth of water and of the Spirit according to the saying of the Lord to Nicodemus “Except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God”. (Jn 3:3). The Lord clarified this further by saying “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God” (Jn 3:5)….”that which is born of the Spirit is spirit….so is every one that is born of the Spirit”. In this manner whoever is born of water and of the Spirit is born from

Through Baptism we are granted the new birth of water and of the Spirit according to the saying of the Lord to Nicodemus “Except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God”. (Jn 3:3). The Lord clarified this further by saying “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God” (Jn 3:5)….”that which is born of the Spirit is spirit….so is every one that is born of the Spirit”. In this manner whoever is born of water and of the Spirit is born from

Jan 19, 2020

It is impossible for the smile to part the heart who trusts in God.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #trust #gift #good

It is impossible for the smile to part the heart who trusts in God.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #trust #gift #good

Jan 18, 2020

“Do not give up no matter how powerful Satan’s wars are. Say to yourself all of these are just wars and I am steady and firm in God.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #persevere #faith #spiritualwar

“Do not give up no matter how powerful Satan’s wars are. Say to yourself all of these are just wars and I am steady and firm in God.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #persevere #faith #spiritualwar

Jan 17, 2020

As the flame of a fire cannot be prevented from ascending upwards so the prayers of the compassionate cannot be held back from ascending into heaven. – St. Isaac the Syrian

As the flame of a fire cannot be prevented from ascending upwards so the prayers of the compassionate cannot be held back from ascending into heaven. – St. Isaac the Syrian

Jan 16, 2020

“Christ loved us in our unloveliness in order to make us lovely like Himself.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #gain #Christ

“Christ loved us in our unloveliness in order to make us lovely like Himself.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #gain #Christ

Jan 15, 2020

“If a man loves God with all his heart all his thoughts all his will and all his strength he will gain the fear of God; the fear will produce tears tears will produce strength; by the perfection of this the soul will bear all kinds of fruits.” – St. Anthony the Great #feargod

“If a man loves God with all his heart all his thoughts all his will and all his strength he will gain the fear of God; the fear will produce tears tears will produce strength; by the perfection of this the soul will bear all kinds of fruits.” – St. Anthony the Great #feargod

Jan 14, 2020