Contemplations – Page 5 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Only those who fear the Lord and keep His Commandments have life with God; but as for those who do not keep His Commandments, there is no life in him.” – Shepherd of Hermas

“Only those who fear the Lord and keep His Commandments have life with God; but as for those who do not keep His Commandments, there is no life in him.” – Shepherd of Hermas

Apr 22, 2026

“If we seek God, he will show himself to us, and if we keep him, he will remain close to us.” – Abba Arsenius

“If we seek God, he will show himself to us, and if we keep him, he will remain close to us.” – Abba Arsenius

Apr 19, 2026

“Whoever has been called to eternal life ought to resemble the Incorruptible. For this reason, let our whole life be springtime; let the Truth within us never grow old.” – St. Clement of Alexandria

“Whoever has been called to eternal life ought to resemble the Incorruptible. For this reason, let our whole life be springtime; let the Truth within us never grow old.” – St. Clement of Alexandria

Apr 13, 2026

Bright Saturday “The Feast of the Resurrection is a new chance for everyone. So as Jesus rises from the dead, then that is how we dwell in the new life.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Bright Saturday “The Feast of the Resurrection is a new chance for everyone. So as Jesus rises from the dead, then that is how we dwell in the new life.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Apr 11, 2026

He created His mother yesterday & today He is born of her. He is the only one before Adam& after Mary. The gates of Hades burst before Him, how did Mary’s womb contain Him?! The stone was rolled away from the tomb by His power, how did the Virgin Mary’s arms embrace Him?!” St. Sapherous of Antioch

He created His mother yesterday & today He is born of her. He is the only one before Adam& after Mary. The gates of Hades burst before Him, how did Mary’s womb contain Him?! The stone was rolled away from the tomb by His power, how did the Virgin Mary’s arms embrace Him?!” St. Sapherous of Antioch

Apr 10, 2026

Good Friday of The Holy Pascha Week The sufferings of Christ the Lord are proof of His love for mankind. It was His love that crucified Him, and were it not for this love, neither Pilate nor the Jews would have been able to crucify Him.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Good Friday of The Holy Pascha Week The sufferings of Christ the Lord are proof of His love for mankind. It was His love that crucified Him, and were it not for this love, neither Pilate nor the Jews would have been able to crucify Him.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Apr 10, 2026