“Why O Man do you spend such energy seeking to please those you wish to never be like?” – St. John Chrysostom #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #good #imitate #advent #nativityfast
“For our victory is won and the crown of our victory is gained by His protection and through His shield.” – St. Jerome #advent #dailyreading #copticorthodox #coptic #orthodox #christianity
“God’s Eden is Mary, in her there is no serpent that kills, no Eve which kills, but from her springs the Tree of Life that restores the exiles of Eden.” – St. Ephraim the Syrian #copticorthodox #dailyreading #coptic #advent #christianity
“The house of my soul lies in ruins; rebuild it O Lord. There are things in it that will offend you, but who can cleanse it but you?” – St. Augustine #copticorthodox #orthodox #dailyreading #soul #spirit #advent #christmas
We encounter continuous tribulations, for “tribulation produces perseverance, and perseverance, character, and character, hope, and hope does not disap- point” (Rom. 5:4). Isaiah the prophet expects tribulations, therefore, he cries saying, “Come, my people enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation …
