Contemplations – Page 271 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

Here, too, a man needs a loftiness of mind far beyond my own littleness of spirit, if he is to correct this disorderly and unprofitable delight that ordinary people enjoy. He must try to divert their attention to something more useful, so that church people will follow and defer to him. He should not be governed by their desires. It is impossible to acquire this power except by these two qualities: contempt of praise and the force of eloquence. If either is lacking, the one left is made useless by the divorce from the other. If a preacher despises praise…

Here, too, a man needs a loftiness of mind far beyond my own littleness of spirit, if he is to correct this disorderly and unprofitable delight that ordinary people enjoy. He must try to divert their attention to something more useful, so that church people will follow and defer to him. He should not be governed by their desires. It is impossible to acquire this power except by these two qualities: contempt of praise and the force of eloquence. If either is lacking, the one left is made useless by the divorce from the other. If a preacher despises praise…

Dec 27, 2018

We pray not to inform God or instruct Him but to become intimate with Him – St John Chrysostom . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #ourrock

We pray not to inform God or instruct Him but to become intimate with Him – St John Chrysostom . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #ourrock

Dec 26, 2018

We pray not to inform God or instruct Him, but to become intimate with Him – St John Chrysostom . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #ourrock

We pray not to inform God or instruct Him, but to become intimate with Him – St John Chrysostom . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #ourrock

Dec 26, 2018

Look for Him who is above timethe Timeless the invisible who for our sake became visible. St. Ignatius of Antioch . . #merrychristmas #bestgift #thankyouGod #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

Look for Him who is above timethe Timeless the invisible who for our sake became visible. St. Ignatius of Antioch . . #merrychristmas #bestgift #thankyouGod #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

Dec 25, 2018

Look for Him who is above time—the Timeless, the invisible, who for our sake became visible.— St. Ignatius of Antioch . . #merrychristmas #bestgift #thankyouGod #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

Look for Him who is above time—the Timeless, the invisible, who for our sake became visible.— St. Ignatius of Antioch . . #merrychristmas #bestgift #thankyouGod #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

Dec 25, 2018

“For our victory is won and the crown of our victory is gained by His protection and through His shield.” – St. Jerome #advent #dailyreading #copticorthodox #coptic #orthodox #christianity

“For our victory is won and the crown of our victory is gained by His protection and through His shield.” – St. Jerome #advent #dailyreading #copticorthodox #coptic #orthodox #christianity

Dec 24, 2018