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

“The Christian prays while he walks, while he talks, while he rests, while he works or reads: and, when he meditates alone in the secret retreat of his own soul, and calls upon the Father with groans that are no less real because they are unspoken, the Father never fails to answer and draw near to him.” St. Clement of Alexandria #prayer #calluponGod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“The Christian prays while he walks, while he talks, while he rests, while he works or reads: and, when he meditates alone in the secret retreat of his own soul, and calls upon the Father with groans that are no less real because they are unspoken, the Father never fails to answer and draw near to him.” St. Clement of Alexandria #prayer #calluponGod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Oct 5, 2017

It is good that you say that you love God. But your love for Him manifests in your labour for His sake… and He will reward you for the love and for the labour. – Pope Shenouda lll . . #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #labourinlove #lovemanifestedinworks #lovinggodinman

It is good that you say that you love God. But your love for Him manifests in your labour for His sake… and He will reward you for the love and for the labour. – Pope Shenouda lll . . #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #labourinlove #lovemanifestedinworks #lovinggodinman

Oct 4, 2017

When you read, He speaks to you; when you pray, you speak to Him. If this is so brethren, must be despair, thinking that punishment awaits anyone whose mind wanders at his prayer? No; let us say: ‘rejoice the soul of thy servant, for to thee I lift up my soul.’ How shall I lift up? As much as I can with the strength you give me; as much as I am able to keep hold of my wandering thoughts. Because You are mild and gentle You do not cast me off; strengthen me and I shall stand firm, and…

When you read, He speaks to you; when you pray, you speak to Him. If this is so brethren, must be despair, thinking that punishment awaits anyone whose mind wanders at his prayer? No; let us say: ‘rejoice the soul of thy servant, for to thee I lift up my soul.’ How shall I lift up? As much as I can with the strength you give me; as much as I am able to keep hold of my wandering thoughts. Because You are mild and gentle You do not cast me off; strengthen me and I shall stand firm, and…

Oct 3, 2017

“Carrying the Cross is a daily invitation. The Cross O Lord, was inside Your heart since the beginning, before You carried it on Your back. The Cross represents Your love and sacrifice.” #carryyourcross #cross #dailyreading #followgod #coptic #orthodox

“Carrying the Cross is a daily invitation. The Cross O Lord, was inside Your heart since the beginning, before You carried it on Your back. The Cross represents Your love and sacrifice.” #carryyourcross #cross #dailyreading #followgod #coptic #orthodox

Oct 2, 2017

“We are presented here with the chief tax-collector; so, who of us would ever despair of himself, after obtaining grace after a deceitful life?” St Ambrose #Zacchaeus #salvation #Jesuscameforussinners #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“We are presented here with the chief tax-collector; so, who of us would ever despair of himself, after obtaining grace after a deceitful life?” St Ambrose #Zacchaeus #salvation #Jesuscameforussinners #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Oct 1, 2017

Leave all your desires. He who made heaven and earth is more beautiful than all; he who made all things is better than all; he will be to you everything you love. Don’t let what was made take such a hold of you that you lose him by which you yourself were made. – St Augustine . #Bridegroom #LeaveYourDesires #Heaven #Earth #Coptic #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #DailyReadings

Leave all your desires. He who made heaven and earth is more beautiful than all; he who made all things is better than all; he will be to you everything you love. Don’t let what was made take such a hold of you that you lose him by which you yourself were made. – St Augustine . #Bridegroom #LeaveYourDesires #Heaven #Earth #Coptic #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #DailyReadings

Oct 1, 2017