Contemplations – Page 193 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

Those enemies wounded St Paul with stones: there is a wounding with words, even worse than stones. What then must we do? The same that he did: he did not hate those who cast stones at him, but after they had dragged him out, he entered again into their city, to be a benefactor to those who had done him such wrongs. If you also endure him who harshly insults you, and has done you wrongs, then you have too been stoned. Do not say, “I have done him no injury.” For what injury had Paul done, that he should…

Those enemies wounded St Paul with stones: there is a wounding with words, even worse than stones. What then must we do? The same that he did: he did not hate those who cast stones at him, but after they had dragged him out, he entered again into their city, to be a benefactor to those who had done him such wrongs. If you also endure him who harshly insults you, and has done you wrongs, then you have too been stoned. Do not say, “I have done him no injury.” For what injury had Paul done, that he should…

Jul 9, 2019

The Holy Spirit: “The Spirit searches all things (1 Cor. 2.10) He will teach you all things (John 14.26) He blows where (He) wishes and where (He) goes (John 3.8) Guides (Ps. 142) Speaks (Acts 13.2) Sends (Acts 13.4) Separates (Acts 13.2) Inspires (John 16) Brings to remembrance 1 Lect. Catech. 16.13-14. 2 Cf. Hom. On 1Tim. Hom. 1.1. 578 (John 14.26) Gives life (John 6.63) or rather is the very Light and Life; That makes Temples (1 Cor. 3.16) Deifies us 1 (1 Cor. 3.16) Guides you into all truth

The Holy Spirit: “The Spirit searches all things (1 Cor. 2.10) He will teach you all things (John 14.26) He blows where (He) wishes and where (He) goes (John 3.8) Guides (Ps. 142) Speaks (Acts 13.2) Sends (Acts 13.4) Separates (Acts 13.2) Inspires (John 16) Brings to remembrance 1 Lect. Catech. 16.13-14. 2 Cf. Hom. On 1Tim. Hom. 1.1. 578 (John 14.26) Gives life (John 6.63) or rather is the very Light and Life; That makes Temples (1 Cor. 3.16) Deifies us 1 (1 Cor. 3.16) Guides you into all truth

Jul 8, 2019

The Holy Spirit: ”“The Spirit searches all things” (1 Cor. 2.10), ”He will teach you all things” (John 14.26), “He blows where (He) wishes, and where (He) goes” (John 3.8), “Guides” (Ps. 142), “Speaks” (Acts 13.2), “Sends” (Acts 13.4), “Separates” (Acts 13.2), … “Inspires” (John 16), “Brings to remembrance” 1 Lect. Catech. 16.13-14. 2 Cf. Hom. On 1Tim. Hom. 1.1. 578 (John 14.26), “Gives life” (John 6.63), or rather is the very Light and Life; That makes Temples (1 Cor. 3.16), “Deifies us” 1 (1 Cor. 3.16), “Guides you into all truth” (John 16.13) so as even to anticipate Baptism…

The Holy Spirit: ”“The Spirit searches all things” (1 Cor. 2.10), ”He will teach you all things” (John 14.26), “He blows where (He) wishes, and where (He) goes” (John 3.8), “Guides” (Ps. 142), “Speaks” (Acts 13.2), “Sends” (Acts 13.4), “Separates” (Acts 13.2), … “Inspires” (John 16), “Brings to remembrance” 1 Lect. Catech. 16.13-14. 2 Cf. Hom. On 1Tim. Hom. 1.1. 578 (John 14.26), “Gives life” (John 6.63), or rather is the very Light and Life; That makes Temples (1 Cor. 3.16), “Deifies us” 1 (1 Cor. 3.16), “Guides you into all truth” (John 16.13) so as even to anticipate Baptism…

Jul 8, 2019

“God’s face is set always towards forgiveness. He pours over us his immense grace that like the ocean knows no measure.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #dailyreading #bible #coptic #copticorthodox #apostlesfast #holyspirit #christianity

“God’s face is set always towards forgiveness. He pours over us his immense grace that like the ocean knows no measure.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #dailyreading #bible #coptic #copticorthodox #apostlesfast #holyspirit #christianity

Jul 8, 2019

“God’s face is set always towards forgiveness. He pours over us his immense grace that, like the ocean, knows no measure.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #dailyreading #bible #coptic #copticorthodox #apostlesfast #holyspirit #christianity

“God’s face is set always towards forgiveness. He pours over us his immense grace that, like the ocean, knows no measure.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #dailyreading #bible #coptic #copticorthodox #apostlesfast #holyspirit #christianity

Jul 8, 2019

“Do not look at a problem but look at God to solve it. Your feelings that God is standing with you in your difficulties will give you hope and strength.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #dailyreading #holyspirit #apostlesfast #blessings #godfirst #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity

“Do not look at a problem but look at God to solve it. Your feelings that God is standing with you in your difficulties will give you hope and strength.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #dailyreading #holyspirit #apostlesfast #blessings #godfirst #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity

Jul 7, 2019