“In the same way, we have woven a garment for the cold and shivering Christ. We have received the fabric of wisdom from God that we may impart knowledge to some and clothe them with ‘compassion, chastity, kindness, lowliness’ and the other virtues. All these virtues are the spiritual garments of those who have listened …
“I prayed for a pure heart, it took me a long time and a hard struggle to discover that prayer itself is the only road to a pure heart.” – H.H. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI #copticorthodox #coptic #christianity #lent #pascha #holyweek
“You are not told: Be less than you are; but know what you are. Know that you are a sinful human, that it is God who frees you from blame.” – St. Augustine #copticorthodox #coptic #lent #pascha #holyweek #christianity
“God’s Commandments are higher than all the treasures of the earth. Whoever acquires them has received God within himself.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #copticorthodox #coptic #lent #christianity #holyweek
“The perfect meditation is the saving and blessed name of our Lord Jesus Christ dwelling without interruption in you.” – St. Macarius the Great #palmsunday #lent #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity
