Contemplations – Page 26 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness.” – St. John Chrysostom • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness.” – St. John Chrysostom • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Jun 21, 2025

“We implore of you that you live as knowing that you are to render to God an account of your whole life.” – St. Augustine. • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“We implore of you that you live as knowing that you are to render to God an account of your whole life.” – St. Augustine. • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Jun 19, 2025

+ As soon as a man understands and truly feels his weakness, he immediately puts a restraint on the vanity in his soul, which blocks out reason, and thus he gains protection. – Monks Callistus and Ignatius #copticorthodox #christianity #salvation #humility

+ As soon as a man understands and truly feels his weakness, he immediately puts a restraint on the vanity in his soul, which blocks out reason, and thus he gains protection. – Monks Callistus and Ignatius #copticorthodox #christianity #salvation #humility

Jun 18, 2025

“Do you see how nothing, even the smallest thing, escapes the gaze of God?” – St. Basil the Great • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“Do you see how nothing, even the smallest thing, escapes the gaze of God?” – St. Basil the Great • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Jun 17, 2025

“Eating and drinking won’t make friendships…such friendship even robbers and murderers have. But if we are friends, if we truly care for one another, let us help one another spiritually. Let us hinder those things that lead our friends away to hell.” – St. John Chrysostom • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“Eating and drinking won’t make friendships…such friendship even robbers and murderers have. But if we are friends, if we truly care for one another, let us help one another spiritually. Let us hinder those things that lead our friends away to hell.” – St. John Chrysostom • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Jun 15, 2025

“Cast all your care upon the Lord, throw yourselves wholly and entirely upon Him. He will not withdraw Himself that you should fall.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“Cast all your care upon the Lord, throw yourselves wholly and entirely upon Him. He will not withdraw Himself that you should fall.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Jun 14, 2025