“Do you think that a Christian, a servant of the Lord, one who gives his life to good works -do you think that someone dear to the Lord will lack anything?” – St. Cyprian #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #dailyreading #lent
” When a man decides to build a house, he gathers many different materials for construction. So too must we acquire all virtues, if only to a small degree.” – St. John the Short #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #dailyreading #lent #treasureinheaven
“Great are you, O Lord, and exceedingly worthy of praise; your power is beyond measure, and your wisdom beyond reckoning.” – St. Augustine #copticorthodox #christianity #coptic #orthodox #praise #lent #dailyreading #sing
“But let your fasts be moderate, since if they are carried to excess they weaken the stomach, and by making more food necessary to make up for it lead to indigestion, which is the parent of lust. A festival, temperate diet is good for both body and soul.” – St. Jerome #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #dailyreading …
“Constant prayer makes the inner self attentive to the presence of God.” – St. Bemwa #copticorthodox #christianity #coptic #dailyreading #lentpreparation
