Contemplations – Page 432 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately. So all who dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.” -Acts‬ ‭9:32-35‬ . Paralysis would last for eight years, but in the proper time chosen by God, He works in us to…

“Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately. So all who dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.” -Acts‬ ‭9:32-35‬ . Paralysis would last for eight years, but in the proper time chosen by God, He works in us to…

Sep 26, 2016

“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes.” Luke 10:21 . “It is only the simple-hearted ones, like children, who enjoy this heavenly knowledge through our Lord Jesus Christ the only begotten Son, who is simple-hearted as well. He wishes no one to be deprived of this knowledge. But those who thought themselves knowledgeable enough and wise enough, these cannot encounter Him so as to know the divine mysteries.” Father Tadros Yacoub Malaty…

“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes.” Luke 10:21 . “It is only the simple-hearted ones, like children, who enjoy this heavenly knowledge through our Lord Jesus Christ the only begotten Son, who is simple-hearted as well. He wishes no one to be deprived of this knowledge. But those who thought themselves knowledgeable enough and wise enough, these cannot encounter Him so as to know the divine mysteries.” Father Tadros Yacoub Malaty…

Sep 25, 2016

“Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy.” – Psalm 61:1-3 . “The waters are raging and the winds are blowing but I have no fear for I stand firmly upon a rock. What am I to fear? Is it death? Life to me means Christ and death is gain. Is it exile? The earth and everything it holds…

“Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy.” – Psalm 61:1-3 . “The waters are raging and the winds are blowing but I have no fear for I stand firmly upon a rock. What am I to fear? Is it death? Life to me means Christ and death is gain. Is it exile? The earth and everything it holds…

Sep 24, 2016

“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” 2Timothy 3:12 . “Do not claim to have acquired virtue unless you have suffered affliction, for without affliction virtue has not been tested.” St Mark the Ascetic #persecution #suffering #godlyliving #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” 2Timothy 3:12 . “Do not claim to have acquired virtue unless you have suffered affliction, for without affliction virtue has not been tested.” St Mark the Ascetic #persecution #suffering #godlyliving #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Sep 23, 2016

“who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations.” Romans 4:18 . “God tested Abraham. That is, he sent him afflictions for his benefit, not so that he could find out what sort of man he was, for God knows everything, but so that He give him the means to perfect his faith.” St. Mark the Ascetic #hope #faith #Fatherofmanynations #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations.” Romans 4:18 . “God tested Abraham. That is, he sent him afflictions for his benefit, not so that he could find out what sort of man he was, for God knows everything, but so that He give him the means to perfect his faith.” St. Mark the Ascetic #hope #faith #Fatherofmanynations #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Sep 22, 2016

“I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 . “For such men justly hope for all manner of estrangement of mind from things mortal, and forgetfulness of this world’s miseries; which is beautifully and prophetically signified under the name of sleep and rest, where the most perfect peace cannot be interrupted by any tumult. But this is not had now in this life, but is to be hopedfor after this life.” St Augustine #peaceofGod #restinGod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 . “For such men justly hope for all manner of estrangement of mind from things mortal, and forgetfulness of this world’s miseries; which is beautifully and prophetically signified under the name of sleep and rest, where the most perfect peace cannot be interrupted by any tumult. But this is not had now in this life, but is to be hopedfor after this life.” St Augustine #peaceofGod #restinGod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Sep 21, 2016