“But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” Matthew 13:8 . “Blessed is he who plants in his soul good plants, that is, the virtues and the lives of saints.” St Ephraim the Syrian #parable #TheSower #goodground #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
Walk as children of light for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. Ephesians 5:9 . . “God is the true light and through Him we see light. The nearer we come to God the true light, the more we shine. This …
“His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Matthew 25:23 . “Do not assume that this work concerning the usage of talents does not concern you as well. Indeed, …
“And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip …
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? – Romans 8:35 . His care is inexpressible, His compassion is incomprehensible, His goodness is unlimited, and His love is unconditional! St John Chrysostom . . God will be everything: He will …