‘Why then did the blind man, on hearing that He was passing by, exclaim, “Jesus, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me? “. But how consistent is the interpretation on our side of the question! For He, who had been a little while ago invoked by the blind man as “the Son of David”’ …
“Prayer rising in a man’s heart will open up the doors of heaven.” – St. Ephraim the Syrian #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #dailyreading #lent #prayer
“Just as the body needs to be clothed whether is warm or cold, so the soul needs to be constantly clothed with the garment of humility.” – St. Ephraim the Syrian #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #dailyreading #lent #prodigalson
“In you, the One, all things abide And to you all things endlessly converge, Who are the end and goal of all.” – St. Gregory the Theologian #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #orthodox #dailyreading #joy #lent #life
Affliction brings blessings. To accept affliction for God’s sake is a genuine act of holiness; for true love is tested by adversities. Without affliction, virtue has not been tested St Mark the Ascetic . . #happyfeastofthecross #coptic #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #cross #affliction #godslove
