Contemplations – Page 75 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“You made us of Yourself, and our heart is restless until it find rest in You.” – St. Augustine #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“You made us of Yourself, and our heart is restless until it find rest in You.” – St. Augustine #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Feb 23, 2022

“Just as some troubles surprised you so will the Lord bring you joys in surprise. Rest assured!” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI #joy #jonah #gladness #feastofnineveh #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Just as some troubles surprised you so will the Lord bring you joys in surprise. Rest assured!” – St. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI #joy #jonah #gladness #feastofnineveh #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Feb 18, 2022

“Human pride brought you down so that divine humility alone can lift you up.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #grace

“Human pride brought you down so that divine humility alone can lift you up.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #grace

Feb 16, 2022

“Death is the fellowship of the soul in a state of sin with the body, and life is separation from that sin.” ~ St. Clement Of Alexandria #life #jonah #jonahsfast #fastofnineveh #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings

“Death is the fellowship of the soul in a state of sin with the body, and life is separation from that sin.” ~ St. Clement Of Alexandria #life #jonah #jonahsfast #fastofnineveh #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings

Feb 15, 2022

“The candle is a beautiful example of the one who gives himself; for it melts and is no more that it may give light to others.” ~ The Thrice Blessed Pope Shenouda III #dailyreadings #light #popeshenouda #coptic #orthodox

“The candle is a beautiful example of the one who gives himself; for it melts and is no more that it may give light to others.” ~ The Thrice Blessed Pope Shenouda III #dailyreadings #light #popeshenouda #coptic #orthodox

Feb 13, 2022

The Lord is not then content with an inward faith, but requires an outward confession, urging us to confidence and greater love. And since this is useful for all, He speaks generally, saying, Whosoever shall confess me both in condemnation a greater punishment is announced, and in blessing a greater reward; as if He said, Now you confess and deny, but I then, for a far greater recompense of good and evil awaits them in the world to come. There are other modes also of denying which St. Paul describes, saying, They profess that they know God, but in works…

The Lord is not then content with an inward faith, but requires an outward confession, urging us to confidence and greater love. And since this is useful for all, He speaks generally, saying, Whosoever shall confess me both in condemnation a greater punishment is announced, and in blessing a greater reward; as if He said, Now you confess and deny, but I then, for a far greater recompense of good and evil awaits them in the world to come. There are other modes also of denying which St. Paul describes, saying, They profess that they know God, but in works…

Feb 6, 2022