Contemplations – Page 402 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” – 2 Corinthians 4:17 . “I implore you, O beloved brethren, to meditate in the troubles of this life; which even though cruel, yet they are of short duration; whereas the good things that are to dwell upon us in the life to come, are eternal and everlasting. Therefore, I wish we endure what we confront without complaining, and not cease to strive in virtue, to enjoy the eternal and everlasting goodness.” – St. John Chrysostom #outlightafflictionisworkingforus…

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” – 2 Corinthians 4:17 . “I implore you, O beloved brethren, to meditate in the troubles of this life; which even though cruel, yet they are of short duration; whereas the good things that are to dwell upon us in the life to come, are eternal and everlasting. Therefore, I wish we endure what we confront without complaining, and not cease to strive in virtue, to enjoy the eternal and everlasting goodness.” – St. John Chrysostom #outlightafflictionisworkingforus…

Oct 12, 2016

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” – Ephesians 5:8 . ”Whoever lives in the darkness, he himself becomes darkness, and whoever dwells in the light, he himself becomes light and blessing, as the Lord said, “You are the light of the world.” (Matt. 5:14 & Lk. 11:33-36 & Jn. 5:35)” – Fr. Tadros Malaty #childrenofthelifght #liveinthelight #becomethelight #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” – Ephesians 5:8 . ”Whoever lives in the darkness, he himself becomes darkness, and whoever dwells in the light, he himself becomes light and blessing, as the Lord said, “You are the light of the world.” (Matt. 5:14 & Lk. 11:33-36 & Jn. 5:35)” – Fr. Tadros Malaty #childrenofthelifght #liveinthelight #becomethelight #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Oct 11, 2016

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” – John 10:9 . “The Lord explains that “…the sheep find safety and security. He uses the word ‘pasture’ to indicate his care, His provision of food and His power and authority over them. The sheep remain inside the sheepfold and no one can cast them out. This is what happened to the disciples for they entered and went out and became leaders to the whole world. We find that no one could cast them out.” – St.…

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” – John 10:9 . “The Lord explains that “…the sheep find safety and security. He uses the word ‘pasture’ to indicate his care, His provision of food and His power and authority over them. The sheep remain inside the sheepfold and no one can cast them out. This is what happened to the disciples for they entered and went out and became leaders to the whole world. We find that no one could cast them out.” – St.…

Oct 10, 2016

“Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” – Luke 7:47 . “The Lord of humility sat in the haughty Pharisee’s house, called Simon. Inspite of being in Simon’s house, yet the Son of man had no where to lay His head in Simon’s heart (Luke 9:51)” – St. Augustine #shelovedmuch #forgiveness #love #repentance #sinfulwoman #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” – Luke 7:47 . “The Lord of humility sat in the haughty Pharisee’s house, called Simon. Inspite of being in Simon’s house, yet the Son of man had no where to lay His head in Simon’s heart (Luke 9:51)” – St. Augustine #shelovedmuch #forgiveness #love #repentance #sinfulwoman #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Oct 9, 2016

“When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and…

“When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and…

Oct 8, 2016

“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs–heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” – Romans 8:16-17 . “The Apostle has added to his statement that we are heirs of God with the words “and joint heirs with Christ’. Note his ambition as he seeks to draw us to the Lord. Since not all children are heirs, the Apostle reveals that we are heirs too. Besides, since not all heirs receive a great heritage, he…

“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs–heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” – Romans 8:16-17 . “The Apostle has added to his statement that we are heirs of God with the words “and joint heirs with Christ’. Note his ambition as he seeks to draw us to the Lord. Since not all children are heirs, the Apostle reveals that we are heirs too. Besides, since not all heirs receive a great heritage, he…

Oct 7, 2016