Contemplations – Page 430 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all.” Mark 10:43,44 . Relocation of the Relics of Saint Macarius the Great. As the abbot of his monastery, Abba Marcarius dealt with many problems and always solved them in a humbled manner. It was reported to him through the monks of the monastery that a particular monk had allowed a woman to enter his cell. Abba Macarius did not reprimand nor scold this monk. The monks continued to wait for the woman’s return. Upon discovering…

“but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all.” Mark 10:43,44 . Relocation of the Relics of Saint Macarius the Great. As the abbot of his monastery, Abba Marcarius dealt with many problems and always solved them in a humbled manner. It was reported to him through the monks of the monastery that a particular monk had allowed a woman to enter his cell. Abba Macarius did not reprimand nor scold this monk. The monks continued to wait for the woman’s return. Upon discovering…

Aug 25, 2016

“I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20.35 . “If you have nothing to give people, give them a warm smile and a kind word, give them love, give them tenderness, give them a word of encouragement; give them your heart.” H.H Pope Shenouda III #give #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20.35 . “If you have nothing to give people, give them a warm smile and a kind word, give them love, give them tenderness, give them a word of encouragement; give them your heart.” H.H Pope Shenouda III #give #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Aug 24, 2016

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 . “We must not trust in our own wisdom but in the Lord alone. For He directs a person’s steps. We are also called to show Him our ways, to reveal our plans to Him. For they aren’t made straight by our own work, but by His assistance and mercy.” St. Jerome #wisdom #AskGod #Godgivesliberally #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 . “We must not trust in our own wisdom but in the Lord alone. For He directs a person’s steps. We are also called to show Him our ways, to reveal our plans to Him. For they aren’t made straight by our own work, but by His assistance and mercy.” St. Jerome #wisdom #AskGod #Godgivesliberally #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Aug 23, 2016

“For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.” Luke 1:48 . Assumption of the Body of Holy Virgin Theotokos Saint Mary  On this day, was the assumption of the body of our pure Lady St. Mary, the Mother of God. While she was keeping vigil, praying in the Holy Sepulcher, and waiting for the happy minute of her liberation from the bonds of the flesh, the Holy Spirit informed her of her forthcoming departure from this vain world. When the time drew near, the disciples and the virgins of the Mt. of Olives came and the Lady was lying…

“For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.” Luke 1:48 . Assumption of the Body of Holy Virgin Theotokos Saint Mary  On this day, was the assumption of the body of our pure Lady St. Mary, the Mother of God. While she was keeping vigil, praying in the Holy Sepulcher, and waiting for the happy minute of her liberation from the bonds of the flesh, the Holy Spirit informed her of her forthcoming departure from this vain world. When the time drew near, the disciples and the virgins of the Mt. of Olives came and the Lady was lying…

Aug 22, 2016

And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.” Mark 3:34,35 . “The Lord instructs us to honour our relatives according to faith, more than we do towards those according to flesh and blood. Indeed, man could be a “mother” to Jesus through preaching Him; for he would be then, as though He is delivering Him in the hearts of his listeners.” St. John Chrysostom . “He did not say so, to…

And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.” Mark 3:34,35 . “The Lord instructs us to honour our relatives according to faith, more than we do towards those according to flesh and blood. Indeed, man could be a “mother” to Jesus through preaching Him; for he would be then, as though He is delivering Him in the hearts of his listeners.” St. John Chrysostom . “He did not say so, to…

Aug 21, 2016

And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. Acts 20:22-23 . . “Faith is not simply a belief but also a life… faith is not just to be mentally convicted but is an action inside the heart, to lead one through his life.” Pope Shenouda . #coptic #dailyreadings #bible #orthodoxy #faithtolead #faith #whentheroadisblurry #unclear and you don’t know #whatwillhappen

And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. Acts 20:22-23 . . “Faith is not simply a belief but also a life… faith is not just to be mentally convicted but is an action inside the heart, to lead one through his life.” Pope Shenouda . #coptic #dailyreadings #bible #orthodoxy #faithtolead #faith #whentheroadisblurry #unclear and you don’t know #whatwillhappen

Aug 20, 2016