Contemplations – Page 368 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Suppose there there is a circle on the earth, as if drawn by a compass. The center is exactly the middle of the circle. Take care to understand what I mean. Let us suppose that this circle is the world and God is the center. The straight lines drawn from the circumference to the center are the lives of men. As far as the saints, desiring to approach God, move inward, they become near God and near to each other and as far as they approach God, they approach each other. As far as they approach each other, they approach…

“Suppose there there is a circle on the earth, as if drawn by a compass. The center is exactly the middle of the circle. Take care to understand what I mean. Let us suppose that this circle is the world and God is the center. The straight lines drawn from the circumference to the center are the lives of men. As far as the saints, desiring to approach God, move inward, they become near God and near to each other and as far as they approach God, they approach each other. As far as they approach each other, they approach…

Aug 27, 2017

“Believe me when I say, I have never been so sure of my heart in peace time as in the times of persecution. For I have confidence that if I should die while suffering for Christ and being strengthened by His mercy, I will find still greater mercy with Him.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic #suffering #glory #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Believe me when I say, I have never been so sure of my heart in peace time as in the times of persecution. For I have confidence that if I should die while suffering for Christ and being strengthened by His mercy, I will find still greater mercy with Him.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic #suffering #glory #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Aug 26, 2017

When we find ouselves in some grave danger we must not lose courage but firmly trust in God, for where there is the greatest danger, there is also the greatest help from Him who wants to be called our ‘Help’ in times of peace and in times of tribulation. – St. Ambrose . #Temptation #Tribulation #Trial #LoveHim #Steadfast #Coptic #Orthodox #CopticOrthodox #DailyReadings

When we find ouselves in some grave danger we must not lose courage but firmly trust in God, for where there is the greatest danger, there is also the greatest help from Him who wants to be called our ‘Help’ in times of peace and in times of tribulation. – St. Ambrose . #Temptation #Tribulation #Trial #LoveHim #Steadfast #Coptic #Orthodox #CopticOrthodox #DailyReadings

Aug 25, 2017

“As God’s athlete, be sober; the stake is immortality and eternal life.” St. Ignatius of Antioch #looktoeternity #eternallife #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“As God’s athlete, be sober; the stake is immortality and eternal life.” St. Ignatius of Antioch #looktoeternity #eternallife #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Aug 24, 2017

St. Anthony said, “I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world, and I said groaning, “What can get through from such snares?” Then I heard a voice saying to me, “Humility.”” . #putothersaboveyourself #humility #servant #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy #humble

St. Anthony said, “I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world, and I said groaning, “What can get through from such snares?” Then I heard a voice saying to me, “Humility.”” . #putothersaboveyourself #humility #servant #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy #humble

Aug 23, 2017

O sinner, be not discouraged, but have recourse to Mary in all you necessities. Call her to your assistance, for such is the divine Will that she should help in every kind of necessity. -Saint Basil the Great . #feastofstmary #seekherfavour #blessedassumption #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy

O sinner, be not discouraged, but have recourse to Mary in all you necessities. Call her to your assistance, for such is the divine Will that she should help in every kind of necessity. -Saint Basil the Great . #feastofstmary #seekherfavour #blessedassumption #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy

Aug 22, 2017