Contemplations – Page 423 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Christ, whom we preach in the whole world, is not a Christ adorned by an earthly crown, nor a Christ rich with worldly treasures and earthly possessions; But He is a crucified Christ, who was despised, and still is, by all the haughty nations and peoples; Yet, at that time, has been the subject of faith by a few, when he made the lame walk, the mute talk, the deaf hear, the blind see, and the dead rise; thus destroying the pride of the world; As, even among the things of this world, there is nothing stronger than the humility…

“Christ, whom we preach in the whole world, is not a Christ adorned by an earthly crown, nor a Christ rich with worldly treasures and earthly possessions; But He is a crucified Christ, who was despised, and still is, by all the haughty nations and peoples; Yet, at that time, has been the subject of faith by a few, when he made the lame walk, the mute talk, the deaf hear, the blind see, and the dead rise; thus destroying the pride of the world; As, even among the things of this world, there is nothing stronger than the humility…

Mar 19, 2017

“By gentleness you can win even an enemy; by violence you can lose even a beloved” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III “They will be blessed, not only when they practice the good works, but also when they inspire the others to do likewise.” – Ambrosiaster #gentleness #goodworks #fruitofthespirit #YouAreTheBibleToOthers #greatlent #lent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“By gentleness you can win even an enemy; by violence you can lose even a beloved” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III “They will be blessed, not only when they practice the good works, but also when they inspire the others to do likewise.” – Ambrosiaster #gentleness #goodworks #fruitofthespirit #YouAreTheBibleToOthers #greatlent #lent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Mar 18, 2017

The person who loves God cannot help loving every man as himself – St Maximus the Confessor . . #popeshenoudaiii #hisholiness #popeshenouda #godslovewasperfectedinhim #intercedeforusfather #love #loveoneanother #lovegod #abideinlove #godislove #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #lent #lentjourney

The person who loves God cannot help loving every man as himself – St Maximus the Confessor . . #popeshenoudaiii #hisholiness #popeshenouda #godslovewasperfectedinhim #intercedeforusfather #love #loveoneanother #lovegod #abideinlove #godislove #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #lent #lentjourney

Mar 17, 2017

“The incessant invocation of God’s name, is a medicine which mortifies not just the passions, but even their influence. Just as the physician puts medications or dressings on a wound that it might be healed, without the patient even knowing the manner of their operation, so also the name of God, when we invoke it, mortifies all passions, though we do not know how that happens.” St Barsanuphius the Great #prayer #Jesusprayer #fasting #Lent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“The incessant invocation of God’s name, is a medicine which mortifies not just the passions, but even their influence. Just as the physician puts medications or dressings on a wound that it might be healed, without the patient even knowing the manner of their operation, so also the name of God, when we invoke it, mortifies all passions, though we do not know how that happens.” St Barsanuphius the Great #prayer #Jesusprayer #fasting #Lent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Mar 16, 2017

As all that is in the world, are not enough to satisfy the soul, or to provide her with true pleasure, why then would you labor, O foolish man, and wander around in many places, expecting to find goods that would satisfy your soul and body? You should rather seek the One, who has all the goods; as in Him you would find your satisfaction. Seek comfort in the One, great, and general Goodness; for in Him you will find satisfaction of everything! As for you, “O my soul, bless the Lord, who satisfies your mouth with good things” (1-5).…

As all that is in the world, are not enough to satisfy the soul, or to provide her with true pleasure, why then would you labor, O foolish man, and wander around in many places, expecting to find goods that would satisfy your soul and body? You should rather seek the One, who has all the goods; as in Him you would find your satisfaction. Seek comfort in the One, great, and general Goodness; for in Him you will find satisfaction of everything! As for you, “O my soul, bless the Lord, who satisfies your mouth with good things” (1-5).…

Mar 15, 2017

Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness… Prayer is a refuge for those who are shaken, an anchor for those tossed by waves, a walking stick for the infirm, a treasure house for the poor, a stronghold for the rich, a destroyer of sicknesses, a preserver of health… St John Chrysostom . . #ourstrength lies in #ourLord we encounter Him through #prayer and #fasting #ourrefuge #ouranchor #shadefromtheheat #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #fasting #lentjourney #lent

Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness… Prayer is a refuge for those who are shaken, an anchor for those tossed by waves, a walking stick for the infirm, a treasure house for the poor, a stronghold for the rich, a destroyer of sicknesses, a preserver of health… St John Chrysostom . . #ourstrength lies in #ourLord we encounter Him through #prayer and #fasting #ourrefuge #ouranchor #shadefromtheheat #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #fasting #lentjourney #lent

Mar 14, 2017