Contemplations – Page 348 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“It is those lacking endurance who, in their ignorance, impetuously hurry on to seize what they have not yet been given, failing to realize that “one day in the eyes of the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as a single day” (Psalm 90:4). But he, who by enduring patiently has gained experience of the Devil’s machinations will fight and strive forward with patience so as to reach the goal, as St. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 9:24- 26.” – St. Peter of Damaskos #copticothodox #coptic #dailyreadings #churchfathers #patience #angelgabriel

“It is those lacking endurance who, in their ignorance, impetuously hurry on to seize what they have not yet been given, failing to realize that “one day in the eyes of the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as a single day” (Psalm 90:4). But he, who by enduring patiently has gained experience of the Devil’s machinations will fight and strive forward with patience so as to reach the goal, as St. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 9:24- 26.” – St. Peter of Damaskos #copticothodox #coptic #dailyreadings #churchfathers #patience #angelgabriel

Dec 22, 2017

“When tempted to plunge into sin say to yourself, ‘Fool, do you not know you are carrying God around in you?'” St. Augustine #templeofGod #HolySpirit #Godsdwelling #holy #coptic #orthodox #kiahk #dailyreadings

“When tempted to plunge into sin say to yourself, ‘Fool, do you not know you are carrying God around in you?'” St. Augustine #templeofGod #HolySpirit #Godsdwelling #holy #coptic #orthodox #kiahk #dailyreadings

Dec 21, 2017

There is still time for endurance, time for patience, time for healing, time for change. Have you slipped? Rise up. Have you sinned? Cease. – St Basil . . #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy #beready #returntogod

There is still time for endurance, time for patience, time for healing, time for change. Have you slipped? Rise up. Have you sinned? Cease. – St Basil . . #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy #beready #returntogod

Dec 20, 2017

In my deepest wound I saw Your glory and it dazzled me – St Augustine . . #healedbygod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #allthingsworktogetherforgood

In my deepest wound I saw Your glory and it dazzled me – St Augustine . . #healedbygod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #allthingsworktogetherforgood

Dec 19, 2017

“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 #truth #burning #dailyreadings #coptic #copticorthodox

“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 #truth #burning #dailyreadings #coptic #copticorthodox

Dec 18, 2017

“She was the only one to be called ‘blessed art thou among women’, for she alone has obtained the blessing that belonged to no one but her, for she was filled with the gifts of grace.” St Ambrose #annunciation #StMary ##IncarnationoftheWord #ArchangelGabriel #kiahk #SundayGospel #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“She was the only one to be called ‘blessed art thou among women’, for she alone has obtained the blessing that belonged to no one but her, for she was filled with the gifts of grace.” St Ambrose #annunciation #StMary ##IncarnationoftheWord #ArchangelGabriel #kiahk #SundayGospel #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Dec 17, 2017