Contemplations – Page 328 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

Why do you fear sufferings when the Lord has assured us that not one of our hairs can fall without our Heavenly Father’s permission? He is the Beneficent, as the church calls Him in all prayers; therefore, we submit to Him our lives. If He allows temptations, it is for our own good, just as the clay surrenders to the hands of the potter. Even if we enter the oven, it is sufficient that the eyes of the Potter are on us all the time. He knows the right temperature, the correct position inside the oven, and the time needed…

Why do you fear sufferings when the Lord has assured us that not one of our hairs can fall without our Heavenly Father’s permission? He is the Beneficent, as the church calls Him in all prayers; therefore, we submit to Him our lives. If He allows temptations, it is for our own good, just as the clay surrenders to the hands of the potter. Even if we enter the oven, it is sufficient that the eyes of the Potter are on us all the time. He knows the right temperature, the correct position inside the oven, and the time needed…

Jun 27, 2018

Certainly hope resembles a strong rope hanging from heaven to help our spirits. Whoever holds on steadfastly to this rope is elevated above the temptations of this evil world. If one weakens and does not holdon to this hope he will fall into the pit. -St. John Chrysostom . . #hope #coptic #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

Certainly hope resembles a strong rope hanging from heaven to help our spirits. Whoever holds on steadfastly to this rope is elevated above the temptations of this evil world. If one weakens and does not holdon to this hope he will fall into the pit. -St. John Chrysostom . . #hope #coptic #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

Jun 26, 2018

“Certainly, hope resembles a strong rope hanging from heaven to help our spirits. Whoever holds on steadfastly to this rope is elevated above the temptations of this evil world. If one weakens and does not hold on to this hope, he will fall into the pit.” -St. John Chrysostom . . #hope #coptic #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

“Certainly, hope resembles a strong rope hanging from heaven to help our spirits. Whoever holds on steadfastly to this rope is elevated above the temptations of this evil world. If one weakens and does not hold on to this hope, he will fall into the pit.” -St. John Chrysostom . . #hope #coptic #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

Jun 26, 2018

“The Cross is both the sign of the Son of Man and the sign of the children of God.” . Father Pishoy Kamel #pentecost #cross #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox #christian

“The Cross is both the sign of the Son of Man and the sign of the children of God.” . Father Pishoy Kamel #pentecost #cross #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox #christian

Jun 25, 2018

“The Cross is both the sign of the Son of Man and the sign of the children of God.” ~. Father Pishoy Kamel #pentecost #cross #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox #christian

“The Cross is both the sign of the Son of Man and the sign of the children of God.” ~. Father Pishoy Kamel #pentecost #cross #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox #christian

Jun 25, 2018

“May peace glow in your heart Christ in your works and may there be formed in you wisdom and justice and redemption” – St Ambrose . . #christourlight #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy

“May peace glow in your heart Christ in your works and may there be formed in you wisdom and justice and redemption” – St Ambrose . . #christourlight #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy

Jun 24, 2018