Contemplations – Page 388 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Next to the river Jordan, we look and contemplate, as if it is a godly scene before us. Our God Himself has been declared to us, for He is the Trinity. Jesus came to be baptized by means of John, the Lord by means of the slave, an example of modesty. In humbleness He showed us love has been perfected and fulfilled.” St Augustine #FeastofTheophany #Baptism #GraceofGod #salvation #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Next to the river Jordan, we look and contemplate, as if it is a godly scene before us. Our God Himself has been declared to us, for He is the Trinity. Jesus came to be baptized by means of John, the Lord by means of the slave, an example of modesty. In humbleness He showed us love has been perfected and fulfilled.” St Augustine #FeastofTheophany #Baptism #GraceofGod #salvation #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jan 19, 2017

“He sanctified baptism by Himself being baptised. He was baptised not that He might receive remission of sins, but being sinless He was baptised to give to them that are baptised the divine and excellent grace. For since the children are partakers of human flesh and blood, He also likewise partook of the same (Hebrews 2:14) – flesh and blood, that having been made partakers of His presence in the flesh, we might be made partakers also of His Divine Grace.” – St Cyril of Jerusalem #theophany #epiphany #feast #HewasbaptisedintheJordan #partakersofHisdivinegrace #partakersofthedivinenature #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“He sanctified baptism by Himself being baptised. He was baptised not that He might receive remission of sins, but being sinless He was baptised to give to them that are baptised the divine and excellent grace. For since the children are partakers of human flesh and blood, He also likewise partook of the same (Hebrews 2:14) – flesh and blood, that having been made partakers of His presence in the flesh, we might be made partakers also of His Divine Grace.” – St Cyril of Jerusalem #theophany #epiphany #feast #HewasbaptisedintheJordan #partakersofHisdivinegrace #partakersofthedivinenature #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jan 18, 2017

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“He taught them to break their bread to the hungry, to take in those with no shelter, to clothe the naked, and not to hide themselves from their own flesh and blood. And now, the benefit to the giver (through his giving) is greater than that of the taker.” – St. Gregory of Nazianzus #blessedarethemerciful #benefittothegiverisgreater #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jan 17, 2017

Psalms 73:23-24 . Prayer is a tie, a relationship between man and God. Therefore, it is not just talk, it is a heart connected to a heart. Prayer is a feeling of being in the presence of God. It is a partnership with the Holy Spirit and unity with God. – Pope Shenouda . #DailyReadings #Coptic #Orthodox #Prayer #Glory #GodIsWithUs #Counsel

Psalms 73:23-24 . Prayer is a tie, a relationship between man and God. Therefore, it is not just talk, it is a heart connected to a heart. Prayer is a feeling of being in the presence of God. It is a partnership with the Holy Spirit and unity with God. – Pope Shenouda . #DailyReadings #Coptic #Orthodox #Prayer #Glory #GodIsWithUs #Counsel

Jan 16, 2017

“Egypt receives and preserves Him, driven from His home, and plotted against, and obtains a sort of first impulse towards her union unto Him; so that when in after-time she should hear Him preached by the apostles, she might have this at least to glory of, as having received Him first.” St John Chrysostom #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #EntryofHolyFamilytoEgypt #blessedisEgypt

“Egypt receives and preserves Him, driven from His home, and plotted against, and obtains a sort of first impulse towards her union unto Him; so that when in after-time she should hear Him preached by the apostles, she might have this at least to glory of, as having received Him first.” St John Chrysostom #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #EntryofHolyFamilytoEgypt #blessedisEgypt

Jan 15, 2017

Luke 2:21 “…circumcision is the symbol of the faithful when they are established in grace, as they cut away and mortify the tumultuous rising of carnal pleasures and passions by the sharp surgery of faith and by ascetic labors. They do this not by cutting the body but by purifying the heart. They do this by being circumcised in the spirit and not in the letter.” – St. Cyril of Alexandria #feastofcircumcision #circumciseyourheart #purifyyourheart #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Luke 2:21 “…circumcision is the symbol of the faithful when they are established in grace, as they cut away and mortify the tumultuous rising of carnal pleasures and passions by the sharp surgery of faith and by ascetic labors. They do this not by cutting the body but by purifying the heart. They do this by being circumcised in the spirit and not in the letter.” – St. Cyril of Alexandria #feastofcircumcision #circumciseyourheart #purifyyourheart #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jan 14, 2017