Contemplations – Page 264 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Whoever has been called to eternal life ought to resemble the Incorruptible. For this reason, let our whole life be springtime; let the Truth within us never grow old.” – St. Clement of Alexandria #dailyreading #righteousness #christianity #coptic #copticorthodox #rejoice

“Whoever has been called to eternal life ought to resemble the Incorruptible. For this reason, let our whole life be springtime; let the Truth within us never grow old.” – St. Clement of Alexandria #dailyreading #righteousness #christianity #coptic #copticorthodox #rejoice

Oct 22, 2018

For this reason also Peter carried back to the memory of his former sins trembles and is afraid. As an impure man he does not dare to receive the one who is pure. His fear was praiseworthy because he had been taught by the law to distinguish between the holy and the profane. St. Cyril of Alexandria #worshipGodinFearAndTrembling #worshipGodinAweAndReverenve #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

For this reason also Peter carried back to the memory of his former sins trembles and is afraid. As an impure man he does not dare to receive the one who is pure. His fear was praiseworthy because he had been taught by the law to distinguish between the holy and the profane. St. Cyril of Alexandria #worshipGodinFearAndTrembling #worshipGodinAweAndReverenve #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Oct 21, 2018

“For this reason also Peter, carried back to the memory of his former sins, trembles and is afraid. As an impure man, he does not dare to receive the one who is pure. His fear was praiseworthy, because he had been taught by the law to distinguish between the holy and the profane.” ~ St. Cyril of Alexandria #worshipGodinFearAndTrembling #worshipGodinAweAndReverenve #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For this reason also Peter, carried back to the memory of his former sins, trembles and is afraid. As an impure man, he does not dare to receive the one who is pure. His fear was praiseworthy, because he had been taught by the law to distinguish between the holy and the profane.” ~ St. Cyril of Alexandria #worshipGodinFearAndTrembling #worshipGodinAweAndReverenve #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Oct 21, 2018

“Because rapture in God is insatiable the extent of ones savoring it and partaking of spiritual blessings is the measure by which the hunger for it is increased. Such people have a fervent and unstoppable love for God.” – St Macarius the Great . . “He thirsts for your thirst and satisfies all who wish in mystery… He offers compassion to everyone who asks for it… He is ready to give in abundance… He rejoices in giving more than those who get.” – St Gregory the Theologian #Love #LoveCovers

“Because rapture in God is insatiable the extent of ones savoring it and partaking of spiritual blessings is the measure by which the hunger for it is increased. Such people have a fervent and unstoppable love for God.” – St Macarius the Great . . “He thirsts for your thirst and satisfies all who wish in mystery… He offers compassion to everyone who asks for it… He is ready to give in abundance… He rejoices in giving more than those who get.” – St Gregory the Theologian #Love #LoveCovers

Oct 20, 2018

“Because rapture in God is insatiable, the extent of one’s savoring it and partaking of spiritual blessings is the measure by which the hunger for it is increased. Such people have a fervent and unstoppable love for God.” – St Macarius the Great . . “He thirsts for your thirst, and satisfies all who wish in mystery… He offers compassion to everyone who asks for it… He is ready to give in abundance… He rejoices in giving more than those who get.” – St Gregory the Theologian #Love #LoveCovers #DelightInGod #DelightYourselfAlsoInTheLord #Psalm37:4 #Psalm37 #RaptureInGod #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #ChurchFathers

“Because rapture in God is insatiable, the extent of one’s savoring it and partaking of spiritual blessings is the measure by which the hunger for it is increased. Such people have a fervent and unstoppable love for God.” – St Macarius the Great . . “He thirsts for your thirst, and satisfies all who wish in mystery… He offers compassion to everyone who asks for it… He is ready to give in abundance… He rejoices in giving more than those who get.” – St Gregory the Theologian #Love #LoveCovers #DelightInGod #DelightYourselfAlsoInTheLord #Psalm37:4 #Psalm37 #RaptureInGod #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #ChurchFathers

Oct 20, 2018

“Be strong during tribulation don’t let it destroy you. You have to destroy it with your faith. If a bottle falls upon a rock the rock will not be destroyed but the bottle; therefore be a rock.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #faith #dailyreadings

“Be strong during tribulation don’t let it destroy you. You have to destroy it with your faith. If a bottle falls upon a rock the rock will not be destroyed but the bottle; therefore be a rock.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #faith #dailyreadings

Oct 19, 2018