Contemplations – Page 400 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” John 1:4 . “Neither is there is any other cause of the Incarnation except this alone: He saw us bowed down to the ground, perishing, tyrannized by death and He had mercy.” St. John Chrysostom #TheIncarnation #JesusisLifeandLight #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” John 1:4 . “Neither is there is any other cause of the Incarnation except this alone: He saw us bowed down to the ground, perishing, tyrannized by death and He had mercy.” St. John Chrysostom #TheIncarnation #JesusisLifeandLight #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Dec 3, 2016

“Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God.” 3 John 1:11 . “A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” St Basil the Great #dogood #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God.” 3 John 1:11 . “A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” St Basil the Great #dogood #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Dec 2, 2016

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“…hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.” – Romans 8:24-25 . So that you may know that you do not stand alone facing the struggles and dangers, but that divine grace stands beside you. Even in matters that are completely easy, He works with you, and He plays a role in His union with you under all circumstances . – St. John Chrysostom . “Live in hope, and wait on the Lord, and…

Dec 1, 2016

“And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.” John 10:4 . “The Lord has gone before His sheep to the pasture of the Cross and of sufferings so that the sheep would not fear the road leading to Golgotha. Therefore, they will not fear death for as long as they are in the company of the Crucified Lord.” Father Tadros Yacoub Malaty #TheGoodShepherd #goesbeforeHissheep #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.” John 10:4 . “The Lord has gone before His sheep to the pasture of the Cross and of sufferings so that the sheep would not fear the road leading to Golgotha. Therefore, they will not fear death for as long as they are in the company of the Crucified Lord.” Father Tadros Yacoub Malaty #TheGoodShepherd #goesbeforeHissheep #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 30, 2016

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“Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility” 1Peter 5:5 . “Blessed the one who continually humbles himself willingly; he will be crowned by the One who willingly humbled himself for our sake.” St Ephraim the Syrian #humility #submission #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 29, 2016

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“Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.” Psalm 96:12 . “I am the voice of life that awakens the dead. I am the good odour that takes away the foul odour. I am the voice of joy that takes away sorrow and grief…. I am the comfort of those who are in grief. Those who belong to me are given joy by me. I am the joy of the whole world. I gladden all my friends and rejoice with them. I am the bread of life.” St Athanasius #joy #rejoice #intheLord…

Nov 28, 2016