Contemplations – Page 412 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Egypt receives and preserves Him, driven from His home, and plotted against, and obtains a sort of first impulse towards her union unto Him; so that when in after-time she should hear Him preached by the apostles, she might have this at least to glory of, as having received Him first.” St John Chrysostom #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #EntryofHolyFamilytoEgypt #blessedisEgypt

“Egypt receives and preserves Him, driven from His home, and plotted against, and obtains a sort of first impulse towards her union unto Him; so that when in after-time she should hear Him preached by the apostles, she might have this at least to glory of, as having received Him first.” St John Chrysostom #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #EntryofHolyFamilytoEgypt #blessedisEgypt

Jan 15, 2017

Luke 2:21 “…circumcision is the symbol of the faithful when they are established in grace, as they cut away and mortify the tumultuous rising of carnal pleasures and passions by the sharp surgery of faith and by ascetic labors. They do this not by cutting the body but by purifying the heart. They do this by being circumcised in the spirit and not in the letter.” – St. Cyril of Alexandria #feastofcircumcision #circumciseyourheart #purifyyourheart #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Luke 2:21 “…circumcision is the symbol of the faithful when they are established in grace, as they cut away and mortify the tumultuous rising of carnal pleasures and passions by the sharp surgery of faith and by ascetic labors. They do this not by cutting the body but by purifying the heart. They do this by being circumcised in the spirit and not in the letter.” – St. Cyril of Alexandria #feastofcircumcision #circumciseyourheart #purifyyourheart #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jan 14, 2017

2 Corinthians 10:17 . By saying this Paul intimates that even his assurance and pride are to be given to the Lord, because it is by his favor that he has them. Someone who has confidence in the power of the gospel has confidence in the God who enables it. Thus God is glorified by all godly work. A person who has not received power from God cannot glory in the Lord, because he is seeking his own glory. – Ambrosiaster . #GloryInTheLord #Glory #PrideInTheLord #Pride #Coptic #DailyReadings #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #Corinthians

2 Corinthians 10:17 . By saying this Paul intimates that even his assurance and pride are to be given to the Lord, because it is by his favor that he has them. Someone who has confidence in the power of the gospel has confidence in the God who enables it. Thus God is glorified by all godly work. A person who has not received power from God cannot glory in the Lord, because he is seeking his own glory. – Ambrosiaster . #GloryInTheLord #Glory #PrideInTheLord #Pride #Coptic #DailyReadings #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #Corinthians

Jan 13, 2017

“The Lord is hidden in His own commandments, and He is to be found there in the measure that He is sought.” St Mark the Ascetic #DepartureofStJohntheEvangelist #StJohntheBeloved #keepingGodscommandments #abidinginGod #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings

“The Lord is hidden in His own commandments, and He is to be found there in the measure that He is sought.” St Mark the Ascetic #DepartureofStJohntheEvangelist #StJohntheBeloved #keepingGodscommandments #abidinginGod #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings

Jan 12, 2017

The rays of the Word are eternally prepared to shine, as long as the windows of the soul are open through the simple faith. – St. Hilary, bishop of Poitier . . #theword #orthodoxy #coptic #dailyreadings #holybible #light #simplicity

The rays of the Word are eternally prepared to shine, as long as the windows of the soul are open through the simple faith. – St. Hilary, bishop of Poitier . . #theword #orthodoxy #coptic #dailyreadings #holybible #light #simplicity

Jan 11, 2017

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You Yourself care for my footsteps and my ways day and night, watching all my paths, never forsaking me. I can say that You may probably forget heaven and earth, with all that are in and on them, concentrating Your care on me! You watch on me, as though you forgot the whole creation! You grant me your gifts, as though I am alone the object of your love! There is nothing hidden from you… my thoughts, my intentions, my actions, and my pleasures… nothing escapes your eternal care! St. Augustine . . #havefaith #godscare #guidingus #dailyreadings #holybible #orthodoxy #coptic

Jan 10, 2017