Wherefore, if you desire to become equal to the apostles, there is nothing to hinder you. … Let us imitate those things whereby the apostles became great. And whereby did they become great? Hear Peter, saying, Behold we have forsaken all, and followed You; what shall we have therefore? [Matthew 19:27] … From all worldly …
“God has not forgotten the man to whom He sends suffering and trials, but in this way is proving His closeness to him.” – St John Chrysostom . . #goddelivers #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible
Do not let those possessions hold your hands which should hold God. Let your love not become preoccupied by anything; as by it you cross over to God, and to stick to Him who created you – St Augustine . . #sticktoHim #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“It is not necessary to roam heaven and earth after God or to send our mind to seek Him in different places. Purify your soul, O son of man, remove from yourself the thought of memories outside of nature; hang the veil of chastity and humility before your impulses. By means of these you will …
“The times do not belong to you. Now you are migrants and expatriates, strangers and foreigners. Do not seek honours. Do not seek glory, authority or retribution. Bear all things. Only by patience will you redeem the time.” St. John Chrysostom #wisdom #redeemthetime #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #ApostlesFast
