Contemplations – Page 64 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

+ Happy Feast of the Cross + “For Christ alone, as God, was able to procure all good things for us. And with exceeding good omen, He speaks of being “uplifted” instead of being “crucified.” For He would keep the mystery invisible to those intent on killing Him; for they were not worthy to learn it: nevertheless, He allowed them that were wiser to understand that He would suffer because of all and on behalf of all. And especially I suppose any one might take it in this way, and very fitly; that the Death on the Cross was an…

+ Happy Feast of the Cross + “For Christ alone, as God, was able to procure all good things for us. And with exceeding good omen, He speaks of being “uplifted” instead of being “crucified.” For He would keep the mystery invisible to those intent on killing Him; for they were not worthy to learn it: nevertheless, He allowed them that were wiser to understand that He would suffer because of all and on behalf of all. And especially I suppose any one might take it in this way, and very fitly; that the Death on the Cross was an…

Mar 20, 2022

If we submit to the yoke of God’s will and pray with constant desire and humility, then, through patience, we also shall receive everything from Our Lord Jesus Christ. – Monks Callistus and Ignatius #copticorthodox #humble #humility #grace

If we submit to the yoke of God’s will and pray with constant desire and humility, then, through patience, we also shall receive everything from Our Lord Jesus Christ. – Monks Callistus and Ignatius #copticorthodox #humble #humility #grace

Mar 17, 2022

“The woman who gave the two mites was risking her meal; and during the fast, Satan rages his war by convincing us that we are risking the necessities of the body and causes us to worry about our health.” – Fr. Bishoy Kamel #copticorthodox #church #jesus #copticchurch #christian #orientalorthodoxy #orientalorthodoxy #ethiopianorthodox #prayer #faith #jesus #love #pray #god #bible #christian #church #hope #jesuschrist #believe #peace #worship #blessed #godisgood #holyspirit #gospel #spirituality #bibleverse #grace #truth #life #biblestudy

“The woman who gave the two mites was risking her meal; and during the fast, Satan rages his war by convincing us that we are risking the necessities of the body and causes us to worry about our health.” – Fr. Bishoy Kamel #copticorthodox #church #jesus #copticchurch #christian #orientalorthodoxy #orientalorthodoxy #ethiopianorthodox #prayer #faith #jesus #love #pray #god #bible #christian #church #hope #jesuschrist #believe #peace #worship #blessed #godisgood #holyspirit #gospel #spirituality #bibleverse #grace #truth #life #biblestudy

Mar 13, 2022

If we believe in Christ, let us have faith in His work and promises; and since we shall not die eternally, let us come with glad assurance to Christ, with Whom we are both to conquer and to reign forever. – St. Cyprian (+258) #copticorthodox #faith

If we believe in Christ, let us have faith in His work and promises; and since we shall not die eternally, let us come with glad assurance to Christ, with Whom we are both to conquer and to reign forever. – St. Cyprian (+258) #copticorthodox #faith

Mar 10, 2022

“God’s Commandments are higher than all the treasures of the earth. Whoever acquires them has received God within himself.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #copticorthodox #church #jesus #copticchurch #christian #orientalorthodoxy #orientalorthodoxy #ethiopianorthodox #prayer #faith #jesus #love #pray #god #bible #christian #church #hope #jesuschrist #believe #peace #worship #blessed #godisgood #holyspirit #gospel #spirituality #bibleverse #grace #truth #life #biblestudy

“God’s Commandments are higher than all the treasures of the earth. Whoever acquires them has received God within himself.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #copticorthodox #church #jesus #copticchurch #christian #orientalorthodoxy #orientalorthodoxy #ethiopianorthodox #prayer #faith #jesus #love #pray #god #bible #christian #church #hope #jesuschrist #believe #peace #worship #blessed #godisgood #holyspirit #gospel #spirituality #bibleverse #grace #truth #life #biblestudy

Mar 6, 2022

+ Confession of sins may abase the man, but it raises him, it may cover him with squalor, but it renders him more clean, it may accuse but it excuses, while it may condemn it surely absolves. The less excuse you give yourself, the more God will give to you in return. – Tertullian #copticorthodox #confession #forgiveness #salvation

+ Confession of sins may abase the man, but it raises him, it may cover him with squalor, but it renders him more clean, it may accuse but it excuses, while it may condemn it surely absolves. The less excuse you give yourself, the more God will give to you in return. – Tertullian #copticorthodox #confession #forgiveness #salvation

Mar 3, 2022