‘When once you have put your hand to the plough, you must not look back. When once you stand on the housetop, you must think no more of your clothes within. To escape your Egyptian mistress, you must abandon the cloak that belongs to this world. Even Elijah, in his quick translation to heaven could …
“If you are not successful in your prayer, do not expect success in anything. Prayer is the root of all.” – St Theophan the Recluse #prayer #prayeristherootofall #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #advent #nativityfast
When you look at the sky and the beauty of the stars, throw yourself at God’s feet and adore Him who in His wisdom has arranged things in this way. Similarly, when the sun goes down and when it rises, when you are asleep or awake, give thanks to God, who created and arranged all …
“Great is the fast which makes God sympathetic, tames the lions, and terrifies the devils.” – St. Jerome #advent #dailyreading #fasting #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity
“He continues, ‘Let there be salt in you,’ that is, the divine words that bring salvation. If we despise these, we become tasteless, foolish and utterly useless.” ~ St. Cyril of Alexandria #salt #lettgerebesaltinyou #flavour #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #advent #nativityfast
