Contemplations – Page 353 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

The Cross is our Christian motto, a symbol of suffering. The Cross encompasses the depth of the physical suffering (pain) of Christ. It impacts our souls more than any other event in the glorious life of our Lord. There is no doubt that every event in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ impacts us, but the image of the Cross is the most influential one. – Pope Shenouda . #Suffering #ChristsSuffering #SonOfMan #Crucifixion #Resurrection #Coptic #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #DailyReadings

The Cross is our Christian motto, a symbol of suffering. The Cross encompasses the depth of the physical suffering (pain) of Christ. It impacts our souls more than any other event in the glorious life of our Lord. There is no doubt that every event in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ impacts us, but the image of the Cross is the most influential one. – Pope Shenouda . #Suffering #ChristsSuffering #SonOfMan #Crucifixion #Resurrection #Coptic #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #DailyReadings

Oct 28, 2017

“The word ‘door’ in the Lord’s words “(those) who do not enter the sheepfold by the door” refers to the Holy Books. These are the doors that bring us to God. His Word opens to us the way to be acquainted with God, protecting us and preventing wolves to enter in. “ – St. John Chrysostom #enterbythedoor #WordofGod #bible #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“The word ‘door’ in the Lord’s words “(those) who do not enter the sheepfold by the door” refers to the Holy Books. These are the doors that bring us to God. His Word opens to us the way to be acquainted with God, protecting us and preventing wolves to enter in. “ – St. John Chrysostom #enterbythedoor #WordofGod #bible #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Oct 27, 2017

“For we have not an High Priest, who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. He is not (he means) ignorant of what concerns us, as many of the High Priests, who know not those in tribulations, nor that there is tribulation at any time. For in the case of men it is impossible that one should know the affliction of the afflicted who has not had experience, and gone through the actual sensations. Our High Priest endured all things. Therefore He endured first and then ascended, that He might be able to sympathize with us. But was…

“For we have not an High Priest, who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. He is not (he means) ignorant of what concerns us, as many of the High Priests, who know not those in tribulations, nor that there is tribulation at any time. For in the case of men it is impossible that one should know the affliction of the afflicted who has not had experience, and gone through the actual sensations. Our High Priest endured all things. Therefore He endured first and then ascended, that He might be able to sympathize with us. But was…

Oct 26, 2017

“God of life, turn our eyes to where the skies are full of promises” – St. Augustine . . #prayer #Hisearsareopen #Heiswatching #Heislistening #Godspromises #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy #copticorthodox

“God of life, turn our eyes to where the skies are full of promises” – St. Augustine . . #prayer #Hisearsareopen #Heiswatching #Heislistening #Godspromises #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy #copticorthodox

Oct 25, 2017

Those who have learned to sing with the psalms are easily filled with the Holy Spirit. St John Chrysostom . . #Rejoice #praisehim #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy

Those who have learned to sing with the psalms are easily filled with the Holy Spirit. St John Chrysostom . . #Rejoice #praisehim #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy

Oct 24, 2017

“Constant prayer makes the inner self attentive to the presence of God.” – St. Bemwa #watch #pray #dailyreading #coptic #orthodox

“Constant prayer makes the inner self attentive to the presence of God.” – St. Bemwa #watch #pray #dailyreading #coptic #orthodox

Oct 23, 2017