Contemplations – Page 352 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“I am dying for all men”, says the Lord. “I am dying to give them life through myself and to redeem the whole human race through my humanity. In my death, death itself will die and man’s fallen nature will rise again with me. I wanted to be like my brothers in every respect, so I became a man like you, a descendant of Abraham.” St Cyril of Alexandria #Resurrection #Hemadeusalive #inChrist #HolyFifty #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“I am dying for all men”, says the Lord. “I am dying to give them life through myself and to redeem the whole human race through my humanity. In my death, death itself will die and man’s fallen nature will rise again with me. I wanted to be like my brothers in every respect, so I became a man like you, a descendant of Abraham.” St Cyril of Alexandria #Resurrection #Hemadeusalive #inChrist #HolyFifty #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Apr 12, 2018

Place the world’s end and changeability before your eyes in order to kindle the flames of eternal life – St John Saba . . #eternity #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #coptic #orthodox #holy50 #holy50days

Place the world’s end and changeability before your eyes in order to kindle the flames of eternal life – St John Saba . . #eternity #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #coptic #orthodox #holy50 #holy50days

Apr 11, 2018

This is the grace of the Lord, and these are the Lord’s means of restoration for the children of men. For He suffered to prepare freedom from suffering for those who suffer in Him; He descended that He might raise us up; He took on Him the trial of being born that we might love Him who is uncreated; He went down to corruption, that corruption might put on immortality. He became weak for us, may we might rise with power; He descended to death, that He may bestow on us immortality, and give life to the dead. Finally, He…

This is the grace of the Lord, and these are the Lord’s means of restoration for the children of men. For He suffered to prepare freedom from suffering for those who suffer in Him; He descended that He might raise us up; He took on Him the trial of being born that we might love Him who is uncreated; He went down to corruption, that corruption might put on immortality. He became weak for us, may we might rise with power; He descended to death, that He may bestow on us immortality, and give life to the dead. Finally, He…

Apr 10, 2018

“They who seek God shall find Him, and they who find God shall praise Him.” – St. Augustine #ekheristosanesti #resurrection #easter #christisrisen #emmausdisciples #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox

“They who seek God shall find Him, and they who find God shall praise Him.” – St. Augustine #ekheristosanesti #resurrection #easter #christisrisen #emmausdisciples #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox

Apr 9, 2018

“O Death, where is your sting? O Hell, where is your victory? Christ is risen, and you are overthrown. Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen. Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ is risen, and life reigns. Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave. For Christ, being risen from the dead, is become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. To Him be glory and dominion unto ages of ages. Amen.” St John Chrysostom #FeastofTheResurrection #Resurrection #ChristisRisen #TrulyHeisRisen #Christconquereddeath #HappyEaster #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“O Death, where is your sting? O Hell, where is your victory? Christ is risen, and you are overthrown. Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen. Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ is risen, and life reigns. Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave. For Christ, being risen from the dead, is become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. To Him be glory and dominion unto ages of ages. Amen.” St John Chrysostom #FeastofTheResurrection #Resurrection #ChristisRisen #TrulyHeisRisen #Christconquereddeath #HappyEaster #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Apr 8, 2018

“Escape to God alone if you want to escape from Him. Escape by confessing and not by hiding. Tell Him ‘You are my shelter’ and so let the only love, which grants life, to grow inside you.” – St. Augustine #brightsaturday #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Escape to God alone if you want to escape from Him. Escape by confessing and not by hiding. Tell Him ‘You are my shelter’ and so let the only love, which grants life, to grow inside you.” – St. Augustine #brightsaturday #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Apr 7, 2018