Contemplations – Page 93 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

+ I don’t know what temptations I can resist, and which ones I can’t. But there is hope because You are faithful O Lord. You won’t allow us to be tempted beyond what we are able to endure, but will always make a way to escape the temptation so that we can bear it. – St. Augustine #christian #copticorthodox #temptation #salvation #pascha #holyweek

+ I don’t know what temptations I can resist, and which ones I can’t. But there is hope because You are faithful O Lord. You won’t allow us to be tempted beyond what we are able to endure, but will always make a way to escape the temptation so that we can bear it. – St. Augustine #christian #copticorthodox #temptation #salvation #pascha #holyweek

Apr 29, 2021

The sixth Hour of the Eve of Holy Friday⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ “By saying then, “If it be possible, let it pass from me,” he showed his true humanity. But by saying, “Nevertheless not as I will, but as you will,” he showed his virtue and selfcommand. This too teaches us, even when nature pulls us back, to follow God. In order to make clear that he is truly God and truly human, words alone would not suffice. Deeds were needed. So he joined deeds with words in order that even those who have been highly contentious may believe that he both…

The sixth Hour of the Eve of Holy Friday⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ “By saying then, “If it be possible, let it pass from me,” he showed his true humanity. But by saying, “Nevertheless not as I will, but as you will,” he showed his virtue and selfcommand. This too teaches us, even when nature pulls us back, to follow God. In order to make clear that he is truly God and truly human, words alone would not suffice. Deeds were needed. So he joined deeds with words in order that even those who have been highly contentious may believe that he both…

Apr 29, 2021

Covenant Thursday ⁣ ⁣ “At the Divine Table we should not simply see the bread and the cup which have been offered, but raising our minds on high we should, with faith, understand that on the Sacred Table lies the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, Who is offered as a Sacrifice by the priests; and truly receiving His precious Body and Blood, we should believe that this is a sign of our resurrection”. – Fathers of the Nicaean Council⁣ ⁣ #coptic #orthodox #covenantthursday #eucharist #holycommunion #sacrifice #holyweek #pascha #remissionofsins #liturgy

Covenant Thursday ⁣ ⁣ “At the Divine Table we should not simply see the bread and the cup which have been offered, but raising our minds on high we should, with faith, understand that on the Sacred Table lies the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, Who is offered as a Sacrifice by the priests; and truly receiving His precious Body and Blood, we should believe that this is a sign of our resurrection”. – Fathers of the Nicaean Council⁣ ⁣ #coptic #orthodox #covenantthursday #eucharist #holycommunion #sacrifice #holyweek #pascha #remissionofsins #liturgy

Apr 29, 2021

I said, “I will accuse myself of my injustice to the Lord.” If we do this, and reveal our sins, not only to God but also to those who are able to bind up our wounds, then our sins will be blotted out by Him Who says: “Behold, I have blotted out your iniquities just as a cloud, and have done away with your faults like the mist.” – Origen Re: Luke 20 #christian #copticorthodox #salvation #repentance

I said, “I will accuse myself of my injustice to the Lord.” If we do this, and reveal our sins, not only to God but also to those who are able to bind up our wounds, then our sins will be blotted out by Him Who says: “Behold, I have blotted out your iniquities just as a cloud, and have done away with your faults like the mist.” – Origen Re: Luke 20 #christian #copticorthodox #salvation #repentance

Apr 29, 2021

“Happiness is joy in the truth because it is joy in you, O Lord, who are truth, my light, my salvation, my God.” – St. Augustine #pascha #coptic #orthodox #christ #holythursdayeve #holyweek

“Happiness is joy in the truth because it is joy in you, O Lord, who are truth, my light, my salvation, my God.” – St. Augustine #pascha #coptic #orthodox #christ #holythursdayeve #holyweek

Apr 28, 2021

“Be humble, of a contrite spirit- for the Lord is near to those who have a contrite heart. And be the servant of all.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #pascha #coptic #orthodox #christ #holywednesdaymorning #holyweek

“Be humble, of a contrite spirit- for the Lord is near to those who have a contrite heart. And be the servant of all.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #pascha #coptic #orthodox #christ #holywednesdaymorning #holyweek

Apr 28, 2021