Contemplations – Page 403 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

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“His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Matthew 25:23 . “Do not assume that this work concerning the usage of talents does not concern you as well. Indeed, you cannot work from this highly important position, but you can act in as much opportunity as you are allowed. Wherever Christ is attacked, defend him, answer those who grumble, rebuke those who blaspheme, and do not befriend them. Fulfill your duties in your homes.…

Nov 18, 2016

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“And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.”” – John 1:46-48 . “It is as though the Lord is telling him: “ Although you are under the shadow of sin, yet I have chosen you.” As Nathaniel realised that he was…

Nov 17, 2016

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? – Romans 8:35 . His care is inexpressible, His compassion is incomprehensible, His goodness is unlimited, and His love is unconditional! St John Chrysostom . . God will be everything: He will be your food, that you will never hunger; your drink, that you will never thirst; your light, that you will never be blind; and your comfort and help, that you will never be disturbed. He, Himself, perfectly and utterly, will wholly and utterly possess you…

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? – Romans 8:35 . His care is inexpressible, His compassion is incomprehensible, His goodness is unlimited, and His love is unconditional! St John Chrysostom . . God will be everything: He will be your food, that you will never hunger; your drink, that you will never thirst; your light, that you will never be blind; and your comfort and help, that you will never be disturbed. He, Himself, perfectly and utterly, will wholly and utterly possess you…

Nov 16, 2016

“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 . “A Christian is: a mind through which Christ thinks, a heart through which Christ loves, a voice through which Christ speaks, and a hand through which Christ helps.” St Augustine #Preachtheword #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 . “A Christian is: a mind through which Christ thinks, a heart through which Christ loves, a voice through which Christ speaks, and a hand through which Christ helps.” St Augustine #Preachtheword #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 15, 2016

“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:4 . “And so let us be glad and bear with patience everything the world throws at us, secure in the knowledge that it is then that we are most in the mind of God.” St Basil the Great #patience #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:4 . “And so let us be glad and bear with patience everything the world throws at us, secure in the knowledge that it is then that we are most in the mind of God.” St Basil the Great #patience #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 14, 2016

“But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.” Luke 8:15 . “May my heart be as a fertile field for Thee, and may Thy grace sprinkle the dew of eternal life upon it. May Thy grace reap a good harvest on the field of my heart: humility, reverence, sanctity, and all that is ever pleasing to Thee.” St Ephraim the Syrian #parable #TheSower #goodground #bearfruit #patience #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.” Luke 8:15 . “May my heart be as a fertile field for Thee, and may Thy grace sprinkle the dew of eternal life upon it. May Thy grace reap a good harvest on the field of my heart: humility, reverence, sanctity, and all that is ever pleasing to Thee.” St Ephraim the Syrian #parable #TheSower #goodground #bearfruit #patience #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 13, 2016