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“Do not give up no matter how powerful Satan’s wars. Say to yourself all of these are just wars and I am steady and firm in God.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

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“You stay awake looking after me as if you have forgotten all the creation. You grant me all your gifts as if I’m the only one you love. O God wherever I go I find you in front of me.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #creation #holy50 #infinite #resurrection

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The very things you teach will not and cannot have any weight unless you are the first to practice them. – Lactantius

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“Our Risen Christ when we glorify you we don’t give you glory; we just confess your glory. You are like the sun. It shines whether people confess its light or not. Their confession of its light does not increase its light; It is self-lit.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #grace #truth

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St. Peter reveals the concept of the sufferings of the cross. They are not mere courage nor ability to endure but rather love and sacrifice. For He wanted through His stripes that is His wounds to heal our wounds. He bent His back willingly to carry our sins in His body in a mysterious way.

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