Contemplations – Page 367 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“But he who thinks rightly of Him, asks in His name, and receives what he asks, if it be not against his eternal salvation; he receives when it is right he should receive; for some things are only denied at present in order to be granted at a more suitable time. Again, the words, He will give it you, only comprehend those benefits which properly appertain to the persons who ask.” – St. Augustine of Hippo #askandyouwillreceive #askinHisName #PrayersofFaith #AnbaAbraam #StAbraam #ApostlesFast #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“But he who thinks rightly of Him, asks in His name, and receives what he asks, if it be not against his eternal salvation; he receives when it is right he should receive; for some things are only denied at present in order to be granted at a more suitable time. Again, the words, He will give it you, only comprehend those benefits which properly appertain to the persons who ask.” – St. Augustine of Hippo #askandyouwillreceive #askinHisName #PrayersofFaith #AnbaAbraam #StAbraam #ApostlesFast #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jun 10, 2017

I will rejoice in hearing Thee, not in speaking against Thee. Thou hast sinned, why defendest thou thyself? Thou wilt speak: suffer thou; hear, yield to divine words, lest thou be put to confusion, and be still more wounded: sin hath been committed, be it not defended: to confession let it come, not to defence. Thou engagest thyself as defender of thy sin, thou art conquered: no innocent patron hast thou engaged, thy defence is not profitable to thee. – Saint Augustine . #Joy #Gladness #Rejoice #CopticOrthodox #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #Psalms

I will rejoice in hearing Thee, not in speaking against Thee. Thou hast sinned, why defendest thou thyself? Thou wilt speak: suffer thou; hear, yield to divine words, lest thou be put to confusion, and be still more wounded: sin hath been committed, be it not defended: to confession let it come, not to defence. Thou engagest thyself as defender of thy sin, thou art conquered: no innocent patron hast thou engaged, thy defence is not profitable to thee. – Saint Augustine . #Joy #Gladness #Rejoice #CopticOrthodox #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #Psalms

Jun 10, 2017

“Christians have a glory and a beauty and a heavenly wealth which is beyond words, and it is won with pains, and sweat, and trials, and many conflicts, and all by the grace of God.” St Macarius the Great #deliverance #afflictions #ApostlesFast #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Christians have a glory and a beauty and a heavenly wealth which is beyond words, and it is won with pains, and sweat, and trials, and many conflicts, and all by the grace of God.” St Macarius the Great #deliverance #afflictions #ApostlesFast #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jun 8, 2017

For of what use is existence to the creature if it cannot know its Maker? – St Athanasius . . #Heisourlife #knowingGod #goodshepherd #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

For of what use is existence to the creature if it cannot know its Maker? – St Athanasius . . #Heisourlife #knowingGod #goodshepherd #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jun 7, 2017

Numerous are the waves, and great the tossing of the sea, but we have no fear of going down, for we stand upon a rock. Let the oceans rage as it will, it is powerless to break the rock. Let the waves roll, they cannot shrink the bark of Jesus- St John Chrysostom . . #trustHim #heisourrock #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Numerous are the waves, and great the tossing of the sea, but we have no fear of going down, for we stand upon a rock. Let the oceans rage as it will, it is powerless to break the rock. Let the waves roll, they cannot shrink the bark of Jesus- St John Chrysostom . . #trustHim #heisourrock #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jun 6, 2017

Read the divine Scriptures constantly. Never, indeed, let the sacred volume be out of your hand. Learn what you have to teach. Do not let your deeds contradict your words, lest when you speak in church someone may mentally reply, “Why do you not practice what you preach?”. He is a fine and dainty master who, with his stomach full, reads us a homily on fasting. Let the robber accuse others of greed if he will. The mind and mouth of a priest of Christ should be at one. – Saint Jerome . #FollowHim #ReadTheBible #ReadTheScriptures #DailyReadings #Teachings #TeachTheOthers #CopticOrthodox…

Read the divine Scriptures constantly. Never, indeed, let the sacred volume be out of your hand. Learn what you have to teach. Do not let your deeds contradict your words, lest when you speak in church someone may mentally reply, “Why do you not practice what you preach?”. He is a fine and dainty master who, with his stomach full, reads us a homily on fasting. Let the robber accuse others of greed if he will. The mind and mouth of a priest of Christ should be at one. – Saint Jerome . #FollowHim #ReadTheBible #ReadTheScriptures #DailyReadings #Teachings #TeachTheOthers #CopticOrthodox…

Jun 5, 2017