I would rather die and come to Jesus Christ than be king over the entire earth. Him I seek who died for us; Him I love who rose again because of us. St Ignatius of Antioch . . #laydownyourlife #toHimwholaiddownHis #greatestloveofall #nativityfast #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #orthodox
Peacefulness, humility and the tranquility of a life well lived is a appropriate for all Christians, according to the word of Lord. He regards only those who are “poor and of a contrite spirit, and who tremble” at His word… (A Christian’s) character should provoke everyone to imitate your life and conduct… Your good works …
“Which mercy we find not indeed by our own seeking, but God from on high has appeared to us, as it follows; Whereby (i.e. by His tender mercy) the day-spring from on high (that is, Christ) has visited us, taking upon Him our flesh.” St John Chrysostom #HappyNewYear #NewBeginning #GodsMercy #Lightindarkness #Peace #Joy #NewYearsEve #BirthofStJohntheBaptist …
“It is better for a man to be silent and be a Christian than to talk and not be one…. Men believe with the heart and confess with the mouth, the one unto righteousness, the other unto salvation. It is good to teach, if the teacher also does what he says.” – St. Ignatius of …
When a man strives within himself to have his heart humbled and his thought not agitated, but peaceful, then all the snares of the enemy are without effect and there resides the Lord Himself. “His place is in peace” (Psalm 75:3). – St. Seraphim of Sarov #Dailyreadings #egypt #prayforegypt #forgiveness #love #coptic #copticorthodox #martyrs
