Contemplations – Page 396 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”” – 1 Peter 3:13-14 . “No one can harm him: When the believer realises that no one can harm him, not even the worst circumstances can harm him, unless he harms himself by forsaking doing good. Thus, he is not afraid even from the one who wants to kill him, for he is certain that he cannot be prevented from doing…

“And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”” – 1 Peter 3:13-14 . “No one can harm him: When the believer realises that no one can harm him, not even the worst circumstances can harm him, unless he harms himself by forsaking doing good. Thus, he is not afraid even from the one who wants to kill him, for he is certain that he cannot be prevented from doing…

Dec 23, 2016

“He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, And shall not despise their prayer.” Psalm 101:17 . “When you pray, bring to mind the ploughman who sows in hope. He Who gives back double the seed that the ploughman sows with hope, Who has esteemed the seeking of His Kingdom and His righteousness to be greater than temporal things, will Himself reward your entreaty according to His promise.” St Isaac the Syrian #ConsecrationofChurchofStMisaeltheAnchorite #prayer #Godanswers #kiahk #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, And shall not despise their prayer.” Psalm 101:17 . “When you pray, bring to mind the ploughman who sows in hope. He Who gives back double the seed that the ploughman sows with hope, Who has esteemed the seeking of His Kingdom and His righteousness to be greater than temporal things, will Himself reward your entreaty according to His promise.” St Isaac the Syrian #ConsecrationofChurchofStMisaeltheAnchorite #prayer #Godanswers #kiahk #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Dec 22, 2016

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise 1 Corinthians 3:18 . . Having been preoccupied to defend your sins, you were defeated … Your defense was not adequate … For who are you to defend yourself? … It was befitting of you to accuse yourself instead! … Do not say: I have done nothing! Or: What wrong have I done? Or: “Everyone else is doing it! If you commit a sin, and said that you have done nothing, you, yourself, will…

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise 1 Corinthians 3:18 . . Having been preoccupied to defend your sins, you were defeated … Your defense was not adequate … For who are you to defend yourself? … It was befitting of you to accuse yourself instead! … Do not say: I have done nothing! Or: What wrong have I done? Or: “Everyone else is doing it! If you commit a sin, and said that you have done nothing, you, yourself, will…

Dec 21, 2016

Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms – James 5:13 . . “Keep the psalms in your heart, and the psalms will keep you” Pope Shenouda . #praisehim #coptic #orthodoxy #dailyreadings #holybible #psalms

Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms – James 5:13 . . “Keep the psalms in your heart, and the psalms will keep you” Pope Shenouda . #praisehim #coptic #orthodoxy #dailyreadings #holybible #psalms

Dec 20, 2016

“Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, who have borne witness of your love before the church.” 3 John 1:5,6 . “Do you fast? Then feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, visit the sick, do not forget the imprisoned, have pity on the tortured, comfort those who grieve and who weep, be merciful, humble, kind, calm, patient, sympathetic, forgiving, reverent, truthful and pious, so that God might accept your fasting and might plentifully grant you the fruits of repentance.” St John Chrysostom #StNicholas #BishopofMyra #Give #kiahk #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, who have borne witness of your love before the church.” 3 John 1:5,6 . “Do you fast? Then feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, visit the sick, do not forget the imprisoned, have pity on the tortured, comfort those who grieve and who weep, be merciful, humble, kind, calm, patient, sympathetic, forgiving, reverent, truthful and pious, so that God might accept your fasting and might plentifully grant you the fruits of repentance.” St John Chrysostom #StNicholas #BishopofMyra #Give #kiahk #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Dec 19, 2016

“Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.”” – Luke 1:38 . “Lord, those are Your best servants who wish to shape their life on Your answers rather than to shape Your answers on their wishes.” – St. Augustine #servant #submission #stmary #nativityfast #annunciation #kiahk #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.”” – Luke 1:38 . “Lord, those are Your best servants who wish to shape their life on Your answers rather than to shape Your answers on their wishes.” – St. Augustine #servant #submission #stmary #nativityfast #annunciation #kiahk #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Dec 18, 2016