Contemplations – Page 394 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“For indeed He came to do away with the old things, and to call us to a greater country. Therefore He does all, to deliver us from things unnecessary, and from our affection for the earth…. For we were not born for this end, that we should eat and drink and be clothed, but that we might please God, and attain unto the good things to come. Therefore as things here are secondary in our labor, so also in our prayers let them be secondary.”St John Chrysostom #SeekGod #DoNotbeAnxious #TreasureinHeaven #SundayoftheTreasures #Lent #fasting #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For indeed He came to do away with the old things, and to call us to a greater country. Therefore He does all, to deliver us from things unnecessary, and from our affection for the earth…. For we were not born for this end, that we should eat and drink and be clothed, but that we might please God, and attain unto the good things to come. Therefore as things here are secondary in our labor, so also in our prayers let them be secondary.”St John Chrysostom #SeekGod #DoNotbeAnxious #TreasureinHeaven #SundayoftheTreasures #Lent #fasting #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Feb 26, 2017

“Continually examine yourself and ask: Where am I now from the Lord’s commandment, ‘Be perfect…’ ?” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #beperfect #love #patience #overcomeevilwithgood #greatlent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Continually examine yourself and ask: Where am I now from the Lord’s commandment, ‘Be perfect…’ ?” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #beperfect #love #patience #overcomeevilwithgood #greatlent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Feb 25, 2017

The life of faith means complete submission to God an extreme trust in His work within you and within the Church.- Pope Shenouda .#GloryAndStrength #Worship #CopticOrthodox #DailyReadings #Orthodox

The life of faith means complete submission to God an extreme trust in His work within you and within the Church.- Pope Shenouda .#GloryAndStrength #Worship #CopticOrthodox #DailyReadings #Orthodox

Feb 24, 2017

“No one could cross over this world without Christ. Those people who have Christ with them, probably go through a lot of ordeals in facing life’s troubles. Christ has dealt in this way with His disciples only to draw your attention so you are aware that no one is able to launch from this world without being obstructed by hardships, and thus he is exalted in his faith.”St Ambrose#Christcalmsthesea #Christcalmsstorms #Faith #Lent #fasting #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“No one could cross over this world without Christ. Those people who have Christ with them, probably go through a lot of ordeals in facing life’s troubles. Christ has dealt in this way with His disciples only to draw your attention so you are aware that no one is able to launch from this world without being obstructed by hardships, and thus he is exalted in his faith.”St Ambrose#Christcalmsthesea #Christcalmsstorms #Faith #Lent #fasting #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Feb 23, 2017

If you ask: What should I offer? The answer is: Offer yourself! What does God seek from you but yourself? Among the earthly creatures He did not create what is better than you; He seeks your self from yourself! – St Augustine.#givehimyourheart #brokenandcontrite #offeryourself to the One who is #gracious #merciful #slowtoanger #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #return #repent #fasting

If you ask: What should I offer? The answer is: Offer yourself! What does God seek from you but yourself? Among the earthly creatures He did not create what is better than you; He seeks your self from yourself! – St Augustine.#givehimyourheart #brokenandcontrite #offeryourself to the One who is #gracious #merciful #slowtoanger #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #return #repent #fasting

Feb 22, 2017

Who could match my goodness? I am a father, a brother, a groom, a home, food, clothing, and source of everything you wish for; I shall never leave you in need of anything! I shall be also a Servant to you, as I came, not to be served, but to serve. I am likewise, a friend, a member, a head, a brother, a sister, and a mother; I am everything… just be My friend! For your sake I became poor, and turned into a beggar! For your sake I prayed, and was buried! In heaven I intercede to the Father…

Who could match my goodness? I am a father, a brother, a groom, a home, food, clothing, and source of everything you wish for; I shall never leave you in need of anything! I shall be also a Servant to you, as I came, not to be served, but to serve. I am likewise, a friend, a member, a head, a brother, a sister, and a mother; I am everything… just be My friend! For your sake I became poor, and turned into a beggar! For your sake I prayed, and was buried! In heaven I intercede to the Father…

Feb 21, 2017