Contemplations – Page 431 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26 . . . There is nothing more worthwhile than to pray to God and to converse with him, for prayer unites us with God as his companions. As our bodily eyes are illuminated by seeing the light, so in contemplating God our soul is illuminated by him. Of course the prayer I have in mind is no matter of routine, it is deliberate and earnest.…

Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26 . . . There is nothing more worthwhile than to pray to God and to converse with him, for prayer unites us with God as his companions. As our bodily eyes are illuminated by seeing the light, so in contemplating God our soul is illuminated by him. Of course the prayer I have in mind is no matter of routine, it is deliberate and earnest.…

Jul 21, 2016

Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you – John 16:22 . . . In the house of God there is never ending festival; the angel choir makes eternal holiday; the presence of God’s face gives joy that never fails. Saint Augustine #joythatnoonecansteal #heaven #joyfromseeinggod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy

Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you – John 16:22 . . . In the house of God there is never ending festival; the angel choir makes eternal holiday; the presence of God’s face gives joy that never fails. Saint Augustine #joythatnoonecansteal #heaven #joyfromseeinggod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy

Jul 20, 2016

“For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.” – Hebrews 12:3 . “In your sufferings, trust that Christ is the Friend of every one who suffers… He is his Partner and his Companion, and He will not leave him along the path of sufferings” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #suffering #thepassion #considerChrist #considerHim #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.” – Hebrews 12:3 . “In your sufferings, trust that Christ is the Friend of every one who suffers… He is his Partner and his Companion, and He will not leave him along the path of sufferings” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #suffering #thepassion #considerChrist #considerHim #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jul 19, 2016

“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” – Luke 12:6 . “Do not say, “this happened by chance, while this came to be of itself.” In all that exists there is nothing disorderly, nothing indefinite, nothing without purpose, nothing by chance … How many hairs are on your head? God will not forget one of them. Do you see how nothing, even the smallest thing, escapes the…

“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” – Luke 12:6 . “Do not say, “this happened by chance, while this came to be of itself.” In all that exists there is nothing disorderly, nothing indefinite, nothing without purpose, nothing by chance … How many hairs are on your head? God will not forget one of them. Do you see how nothing, even the smallest thing, escapes the…

Jul 18, 2016

“Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:4 . “To obtain rest here and in the life to come, we have to struggle in planting the mother of all goodness, which is that of humility in our souls. In this way we are able to cross the sea of this world with no waves, and we conclude our journey to this peaceful harbour.” He moreover says, “Nothing is acceptable to God more than when man considers himself to be last of all. This is the foremost principle for practical…

“Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:4 . “To obtain rest here and in the life to come, we have to struggle in planting the mother of all goodness, which is that of humility in our souls. In this way we are able to cross the sea of this world with no waves, and we conclude our journey to this peaceful harbour.” He moreover says, “Nothing is acceptable to God more than when man considers himself to be last of all. This is the foremost principle for practical…

Jul 17, 2016

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” – 1 Peter 3:15 . “Whoever fears God, and not men, sanctifies God in his heart, and this is the best proof of his preaching and a practical testimony to the Lord, and a true answer to whoever asks him about the reason for the hope in him, enduring the hardship in meekness and the fear of God. Thus, they smell the nice aroma of Christ…

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” – 1 Peter 3:15 . “Whoever fears God, and not men, sanctifies God in his heart, and this is the best proof of his preaching and a practical testimony to the Lord, and a true answer to whoever asks him about the reason for the hope in him, enduring the hardship in meekness and the fear of God. Thus, they smell the nice aroma of Christ…

Jul 16, 2016