Contemplations – Page 356 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Let it be known to people everywhere that the Lord is God, and even though he appeared in a form like us, yet has he given us the indications of a godlike power and majesty on many occasions and in a multitude of ways. He drove away diseases and rebuked unclean spirits. He gave the blind their sight. Finally, he even expelled death itself from the bodies of men, death that cruelly and mercilessly had tyrannized humankind from Adam even to Moses, according to the expression of the divine Paul. That widow’s son at Nain arose unexpectedly and wonderfully.” Cyril…

“Let it be known to people everywhere that the Lord is God, and even though he appeared in a form like us, yet has he given us the indications of a godlike power and majesty on many occasions and in a multitude of ways. He drove away diseases and rebuked unclean spirits. He gave the blind their sight. Finally, he even expelled death itself from the bodies of men, death that cruelly and mercilessly had tyrannized humankind from Adam even to Moses, according to the expression of the divine Paul. That widow’s son at Nain arose unexpectedly and wonderfully.” Cyril…

Nov 5, 2017

“Paul asks us to become dead to the world,, and this deadness is of benefit to us,, because it is the beginning of new life.. So also he bids us become foolish toward the world,, thereby introducing us to true wisdom..” – St. John Chrysostom #befoolstobecomewise #deadtotheworld #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Paul asks us to become dead to the world,, and this deadness is of benefit to us,, because it is the beginning of new life.. So also he bids us become foolish toward the world,, thereby introducing us to true wisdom..” – St. John Chrysostom #befoolstobecomewise #deadtotheworld #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 4, 2017

“by do not fear, he means that they must believe that certainly and without doubt their heavenly Father will give the means of life to those who love him.. He will not neglect his own.. Rather he will open his hand to them — the hand which ever fills the universe with goodness..” – St. Cyril of Alexandria#donotfear #yourFathersgoodpleasure #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“by do not fear, he means that they must believe that certainly and without doubt their heavenly Father will give the means of life to those who love him.. He will not neglect his own.. Rather he will open his hand to them — the hand which ever fills the universe with goodness..” – St. Cyril of Alexandria#donotfear #yourFathersgoodpleasure #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 3, 2017

“Crucifying the self is the peak of fellowship with Christ, it is martyrdom. “I have been crucified with Christ” is a stage immediately followed by, “it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me.” (Gal 2:20)” Father Bishoy Kamel #crucifyingtheself #Hiswillnotmine #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Crucifying the self is the peak of fellowship with Christ, it is martyrdom. “I have been crucified with Christ” is a stage immediately followed by, “it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me.” (Gal 2:20)” Father Bishoy Kamel #crucifyingtheself #Hiswillnotmine #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 2, 2017

“Listen before you speak, think about what you just heard and then you may talk” H.H Pope Kyrillos . . #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #seasonedwithsalt #holybible

“Listen before you speak, think about what you just heard and then you may talk” H.H Pope Kyrillos . . #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #seasonedwithsalt #holybible

Nov 1, 2017

The believer through hope sees that which others do not see – H.H. Pope Shenouda lll . . #lookatHim #seeHimbeforeall #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy

The believer through hope sees that which others do not see – H.H. Pope Shenouda lll . . #lookatHim #seeHimbeforeall #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy

Oct 31, 2017