Contemplations – Page 189 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” – St. Augustine #faith #believe #dailyreading #wordofgod #bible #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” – St. Augustine #faith #believe #dailyreading #wordofgod #bible #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity

Aug 4, 2019

“For our victory is won and the crown of our victory is gained by His protection and through His shield.” – St. Jerome #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #faith #victory #egypt

“For our victory is won and the crown of our victory is gained by His protection and through His shield.” – St. Jerome #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #faith #victory #egypt

Aug 2, 2019

Instead of a book the intellect has the Holy Spirit; instead of a pen it has the mind and tongue; instead of ink it has light. So plunging the mind into the light that it becomes light the intellect guided by the Spirit inscribes the inner meaning of things in the pure heart of those who listen – St Gregory of Sinai #orthodoxy #coptic #churchfathers

Instead of a book the intellect has the Holy Spirit; instead of a pen it has the mind and tongue; instead of ink it has light. So plunging the mind into the light that it becomes light the intellect guided by the Spirit inscribes the inner meaning of things in the pure heart of those who listen – St Gregory of Sinai #orthodoxy #coptic #churchfathers

Aug 1, 2019

If your wedding day is approaching would you not forsake every thing and dedicate yourself to the task of preparing for the banquet?! The day of dedicating your soul to its heavenly Groom is approaching; Would you not stop preoccupying yourself with the worldly affairs for the sake of gaining the spiritual?! Let your mind be purified as though with fire! Let your soul melt as though a mineral to get rid of impurities … Pray more persistently so that God would make you worthy of the eternal hea

If your wedding day is approaching would you not forsake every thing and dedicate yourself to the task of preparing for the banquet?! The day of dedicating your soul to its heavenly Groom is approaching; Would you not stop preoccupying yourself with the worldly affairs for the sake of gaining the spiritual?! Let your mind be purified as though with fire! Let your soul melt as though a mineral to get rid of impurities … Pray more persistently so that God would make you worthy of the eternal hea

Jul 31, 2019

Satan plotted not to draw us away from the blessings that we have but to draw us even to a much steeper rocky pitfall But Gods providence did not fail to care for humanity. He showed to Satan how foolish he is in his attempts. He demonstrated to man how great is Gods care for him as through His death man was granted eternal life. Satan drew man out of paradise but God led him to heaven; and Benefit became far greater than loss. -St. John Chrysostom . . #Godisourhelp #Heturnseverythingforourbenef

Satan plotted not to draw us away from the blessings that we have but to draw us even to a much steeper rocky pitfall But Gods providence did not fail to care for humanity. He showed to Satan how foolish he is in his attempts. He demonstrated to man how great is Gods care for him as through His death man was granted eternal life. Satan drew man out of paradise but God led him to heaven; and Benefit became far greater than loss. -St. John Chrysostom . . #Godisourhelp #Heturnseverythingforourbenef

Jul 30, 2019

“God’s power is able to work wonders with you but it awaits your faith” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #bibleverse #dailyverse #wordofgod #christianity #coptic #copticorthodox #dailyreading

“God’s power is able to work wonders with you but it awaits your faith” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #bibleverse #dailyverse #wordofgod #christianity #coptic #copticorthodox #dailyreading

Jul 29, 2019