Contemplations – Page 8 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“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 7, 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 6, 2026

“Let us glorify God, not by our faith alone, but also by our life, since otherwise it would not be glory, but blasphemy.” – St. John Chrysostom

“Let us glorify God, not by our faith alone, but also by our life, since otherwise it would not be glory, but blasphemy.” – St. John Chrysostom

May 4, 2026

“People don’t need to hear about Christ any more, they have heard enough. They rather need to see Christ in us.” – Fr. Bishoy Kamel

“People don’t need to hear about Christ any more, they have heard enough. They rather need to see Christ in us.” – Fr. Bishoy Kamel

May 3, 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 30, 2026

“Recognise in this Bread what hung on the Cross, and in this Chalice what flowed from His side.” – St. Augustine

“Recognise in this Bread what hung on the Cross, and in this Chalice what flowed from His side.” – St. Augustine

Apr 26, 2026