Contemplations – Page 375 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“The joy of heart then that rests upon Him hath in very truth a sure foundation. For, if we mourned at His death, who shall take from us our joy, now that we know that He lives and will be alive for evermore—-He Who gives and ordains for us all spiritual blessings?.” St Cyril of Alexandria #Joy #aftersorrow #Rejoice #inChrist #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“The joy of heart then that rests upon Him hath in very truth a sure foundation. For, if we mourned at His death, who shall take from us our joy, now that we know that He lives and will be alive for evermore—-He Who gives and ordains for us all spiritual blessings?.” St Cyril of Alexandria #Joy #aftersorrow #Rejoice #inChrist #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Dec 7, 2017

Faith imparts man with an amazing courage; a courage that knows neither fear nor doubt, that acknowledges neither obstacle nor difficulty; that has no fear whatsoever – H.H Pope Shenouda lll . . #faith #doubt #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy

Faith imparts man with an amazing courage; a courage that knows neither fear nor doubt, that acknowledges neither obstacle nor difficulty; that has no fear whatsoever – H.H Pope Shenouda lll . . #faith #doubt #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy

Dec 6, 2017

Hope always draws the soul from the beauty which is seen to what is beyond, always kindles the desire for the hidden through what is constantly perceived – St Gregory of Nyssa . . #commemoration of #stgregoryofnyssa #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #orthodox #hope

Hope always draws the soul from the beauty which is seen to what is beyond, always kindles the desire for the hidden through what is constantly perceived – St Gregory of Nyssa . . #commemoration of #stgregoryofnyssa #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #orthodox #hope

Dec 5, 2017

“Great are you, O Lord, and exceedingly worthy of praise; your power is beyond measure, and your wisdom beyond reckoning.” – St. Augustine #spirit #power #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #copticorthodox

“Great are you, O Lord, and exceedingly worthy of praise; your power is beyond measure, and your wisdom beyond reckoning.” – St. Augustine #spirit #power #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #copticorthodox

Dec 4, 2017

“If you have something above your daily needs, give it to the poor, and then go with boldness to offer your prayers, that is, to converse with God as a son with his Father. Nothing can bring the heart so near to God as almsgiving, and nothing brings such serenity to the mind as voluntary poverty.” St Isaac the Syrian #richyoungman #forsakeall #give #treasureinheaven #cross #followChrist #dailyreadings #SundayGospel #coptic #orthodox

“If you have something above your daily needs, give it to the poor, and then go with boldness to offer your prayers, that is, to converse with God as a son with his Father. Nothing can bring the heart so near to God as almsgiving, and nothing brings such serenity to the mind as voluntary poverty.” St Isaac the Syrian #richyoungman #forsakeall #give #treasureinheaven #cross #followChrist #dailyreadings #SundayGospel #coptic #orthodox

Dec 3, 2017

“The sacrifice through Him, the hope in Him, and the promises through Him are much better, not because the former ones were less, but because the new ones are different in nature than the former ones, for the One who officiates them is greater.” St Athanasius of Alexandria #bettercovenant #newcovenant #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“The sacrifice through Him, the hope in Him, and the promises through Him are much better, not because the former ones were less, but because the new ones are different in nature than the former ones, for the One who officiates them is greater.” St Athanasius of Alexandria #bettercovenant #newcovenant #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Dec 2, 2017