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Why do you fear sufferings when the Lord has assured us that not one of our hairs can fall without our Heavenly Father’s permission? He is the Beneficent, as the church calls Him in all prayers; therefore, we submit to Him our lives. If He allows temptations, it is for our own good, just as the clay surrenders to the hands of the potter. Even if we enter the oven, it is sufficient that the eyes of the Potter are on us all the time. He knows the right temperature, the correct position inside the oven, and the time needed to prepare us as vessels for honor. When sickness or troubles surround a child, his father and mother show more love to him and give him more attention; likewise, when tribulations surround a believer, God and the church are more compassionate toward him. – Fr Tadros Malaty . . #endurehardships #glorytocome #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy

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“Certainly, hope resembles a strong rope hanging from heaven to help our spirits. Whoever holds on steadfastly to this rope is elevated above the temptations of this evil world. If one weakens and does not hold on to this hope, he will fall into the pit.” -St. John Chrysostom . . #hope #coptic #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

“Certainly, hope resembles a strong rope hanging from heaven to help our spirits. Whoever holds on steadfastly to this rope …

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“The Cross is both the sign of the Son of Man and the sign of the children of God.” ~. Father Pishoy Kamel #pentecost #cross #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox #christian

“The Cross is both the sign of the Son of Man and the sign of the children of God.” ~. …

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“May peace glow in your heart, Christ in your works and may there be formed in you wisdom and justice and redemption” – St Ambrose . . #christourlight #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy

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“St. Paul is not talking here about those sins that we all recognize and confess as such. Rather he is speaking about preferring one person before another and making invidious comparisons of moral behaviors. Only God, who knows all our secret doings, can judge that sort of thing with accuracy. Only He knows what is more and what is less worthy of punishment.” -St. John Chrysostom #Pentecost #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #ChurchFathers

“St. Paul is not talking here about those sins that we all recognize and confess as such. Rather he is …

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