Contemplations – Page 421 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul” 1 Peter 2:11 . “Concerning your body, and the passions which afflict its members… reverence the honor with which God has dignified the body, and do not reduce it to the vile conditions of sinful lust.” St. John Chrysostom #pilgrims #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul” 1 Peter 2:11 . “Concerning your body, and the passions which afflict its members… reverence the honor with which God has dignified the body, and do not reduce it to the vile conditions of sinful lust.” St. John Chrysostom #pilgrims #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Dec 5, 2016

“Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!” Mark 10:24 . The rich man is not one who is in possession of much, but one who gives much. … There is harm not only in trying to gain wealth but also in excessive concern with even the most necessary things. It is not enough to despise wealth, but you must also feed the poor and, more importantly, you must follow Christ. – St John Chrysostom . #dailyreadings #holybible #orthodoxy #coptic #dontbeattached #giveandfollowchrist

“Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!” Mark 10:24 . The rich man is not one who is in possession of much, but one who gives much. … There is harm not only in trying to gain wealth but also in excessive concern with even the most necessary things. It is not enough to despise wealth, but you must also feed the poor and, more importantly, you must follow Christ. – St John Chrysostom . #dailyreadings #holybible #orthodoxy #coptic #dontbeattached #giveandfollowchrist

Dec 4, 2016

“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