Contemplations – Page 413 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“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

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“For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it” Luke 14:28 . “Therefore, if we wish to have ourselves a gigantic tower high up towards heaven, or a tower sanctified to the Lord, then let us consider the cost to be paid, which is ‘the live faith working in love’. This manifested love makes us carry the Lord’s cross. He begins with us this work, since we are carrying His own cross. He Himself accompanies us the difficult way of the cross, for He…

Nov 27, 2016

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“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16,17 . “Of all the afflictions that burden the human race, there is not one, whether spiritual or bodily, that cannot be healed by the Holy Scriptures.” St John Chrysostom #holyscriptures #ManofGod #StJohnChrysostom #fastoftheNativity #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings

Nov 26, 2016

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“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16 . “Prayer is greatly aided by fasting and watching and every kind of bodily chastisement. In this regard each of you must do what you can. Thus, the weaker will not hold back the stronger, and the stronger will not press the weaker. You owe your conscience to God. But to no one else do you owe anything more except that you love one another.” St Augustine #prayer #fasting #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 25, 2016