Contemplations – Page 392 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“The spiritual man finds his comfort in God.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #fearnoevil #Heiswithus #Godispresent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“The spiritual man finds his comfort in God.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #fearnoevil #Heiswithus #Godispresent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Sep 20, 2017

If sin is stronger than you, God’s mercy is stronger than sin- H.H Pope Shenouda . . #faithfuladvocate #mercifulgod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

If sin is stronger than you, God’s mercy is stronger than sin- H.H Pope Shenouda . . #faithfuladvocate #mercifulgod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Sep 19, 2017

Great indeed was the faith of Abraham. For while in the case of Abel, and of Noah, and of Enoch, there was an opposition of reasonings only, and it was necessary to go beyond human reasonings; in this case it was necessary not only to go beyond human reasonings, but to manifest also something more. For what was of God seemed to be opposed to what was of God; and faith opposed faith, and command promise. – Saint John Chrysostom #DailyReadings #CopticOrthodox #Coptic #Orthodox #Faith #Tests #Trials

Great indeed was the faith of Abraham. For while in the case of Abel, and of Noah, and of Enoch, there was an opposition of reasonings only, and it was necessary to go beyond human reasonings; in this case it was necessary not only to go beyond human reasonings, but to manifest also something more. For what was of God seemed to be opposed to what was of God; and faith opposed faith, and command promise. – Saint John Chrysostom #DailyReadings #CopticOrthodox #Coptic #Orthodox #Faith #Tests #Trials

Sep 18, 2017

“If a person relinquishes his will he can truly say, “By my God, I leapt over a wall. As for my God, His way is perfect.” (Ps 18:29-30). How wonderfully spoken! For when a person abandons his own will he sees that the way of God is without blemish but when he identifies himself with his own will then he cannot see that the way of God is blameless. If he happens to be cautioned by someone, he immediately blames him, treats him with contempt, dislikes him and opposes him. How can he tolerate anybody or receive any advice whatsoever…

“If a person relinquishes his will he can truly say, “By my God, I leapt over a wall. As for my God, His way is perfect.” (Ps 18:29-30). How wonderfully spoken! For when a person abandons his own will he sees that the way of God is without blemish but when he identifies himself with his own will then he cannot see that the way of God is blameless. If he happens to be cautioned by someone, he immediately blames him, treats him with contempt, dislikes him and opposes him. How can he tolerate anybody or receive any advice whatsoever…

Sep 17, 2017

“You are truly called for Christ; and about you, God say: “Do not touch My anointed; And do My prophets no harm” (15). You have become “anointed” through receiving the seal of the Holy Spirit. All things have been done in you to be like (Christ); for you are an image of Christ.” – St. Cyril of Jerusalem #Hisanointed #HisImage #Hislikeness #donottouchmyanointed #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“You are truly called for Christ; and about you, God say: “Do not touch My anointed; And do My prophets no harm” (15). You have become “anointed” through receiving the seal of the Holy Spirit. All things have been done in you to be like (Christ); for you are an image of Christ.” – St. Cyril of Jerusalem #Hisanointed #HisImage #Hislikeness #donottouchmyanointed #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Sep 16, 2017

“Humility is to deem all humankind better than you, being certain in your heart that you are more sinful than all.” Saint Antony the Great  #humility #submission #fearofGod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Humility is to deem all humankind better than you, being certain in your heart that you are more sinful than all.” Saint Antony the Great  #humility #submission #fearofGod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Sep 15, 2017