Contemplations – Page 6 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“God rejoices at nothing as much as a person’s correction and salvation, on behalf of which every word and every mystery take place.” – St. Gregory the Theologian

“God rejoices at nothing as much as a person’s correction and salvation, on behalf of which every word and every mystery take place.” – St. Gregory the Theologian

Jun 1, 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

May 28, 2026

“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 • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #ukmidcopts

“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 • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #ukmidcopts

May 27, 2026

“Make your petitions at the time of the Divine Liturgy fervently whenever you are in need, for this is the acceptable time; this is the time in which the doors of heaven are opened.” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #ukmidcopts

“Make your petitions at the time of the Divine Liturgy fervently whenever you are in need, for this is the acceptable time; this is the time in which the doors of heaven are opened.” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #ukmidcopts

May 24, 2026

“If a man surrenders himself very honestly to God’s commandments, the Holy Spirit will teach him how to purify himself and his body.” – St. Anthony the Great

“If a man surrenders himself very honestly to God’s commandments, the Holy Spirit will teach him how to purify himself and his body.” – St. Anthony the Great

May 22, 2026

“O Father, light up the small duties of this day’s life: May they shine with the beauty of Thy countenance. May we believe that glory can dwell in the most common task of every day.” – St. Augustine

“O Father, light up the small duties of this day’s life: May they shine with the beauty of Thy countenance. May we believe that glory can dwell in the most common task of every day.” – St. Augustine

May 21, 2026