“Closely neighboring, so to speak, upon the virtues which we have just mentioned is compassion, of which he next makes mention. For it is a most excelling thing, and very pleasing to God, and in the highest degree proper for pious souls. It may suffice for us to imprint upon our mind that compassion is …
“We implore of you that you live as knowing that you are to render to God an account of your whole life.” – St. Augustine #pentecost #holyspirit #dailyreading #bible #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity
“Love the Bible and wisdom will love you.” – St. Jerome #christisrisen #copticorthodox #coptic #christianity #scriptures
“By man death has gained its power over men; by the Word made Man death has been destroyed & life raised up anew.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic #copticorthodox #coptic #christianity #easter #christisrisen
“Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.” – St. John Chrysostom #copticorthodox #coptic #christianity #pascha #holyweek #lent
