Contemplations – Page 4 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Noble is the man who, in the midst of his joy, weeps for those who are suffering. Noble too is the man who, in the midst of his sorrows, sings a song with the joyful hearts. The more a man shares in the feelings of others, the more noble he is.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“Noble is the man who, in the midst of his joy, weeps for those who are suffering. Noble too is the man who, in the midst of his sorrows, sings a song with the joyful hearts. The more a man shares in the feelings of others, the more noble he is.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Dec 25, 2025

The word is our master and we must be imitators of His works and doers of His words. – St. Irenaeus • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

The word is our master and we must be imitators of His works and doers of His words. – St. Irenaeus • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Dec 24, 2025

“O Lord, my God, You alone do I love. You alone am I prepared to serve, for You alone justly rule, and under Your authority I long to be.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“O Lord, my God, You alone do I love. You alone am I prepared to serve, for You alone justly rule, and under Your authority I long to be.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Dec 19, 2025

“The conscience that satisfies God humbly & completes the good works,his inner person will enlighten with grace as the sun when it shines.” – St. Isaac the Syrian • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“The conscience that satisfies God humbly & completes the good works,his inner person will enlighten with grace as the sun when it shines.” – St. Isaac the Syrian • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Dec 15, 2025

“Just as some troubles surprised you so will the Lord bring you joys in surprise. Rest assured!” – H.H. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“Just as some troubles surprised you so will the Lord bring you joys in surprise. Rest assured!” – H.H. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Dec 14, 2025

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

Dec 12, 2025