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“The Lord did not come to make a display. He came to heal and to teach suffering men.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #paralytic #lent

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“If the devils find a man who was insulted or has lost something, and this man isn’t annoyed or feels sad but bears and endures in patience, they feel terrified of him. This is because they become sure that this man walks in God’s way.” – St. Macarius the Great⁣ ⁣ #coptic #orthodox #endurance #blessed #perseverance #mercy

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“God created all things for your spirituality… Heaven and earth are not only for your material benefit only, but for your spiritual benefit also, if you are able to extract what they offer of spiritual lessons: ‘The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork’ (Psalm 19:1)” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III⁣ ⁣ #coptic #orthodox #spiritual #godthefather

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“In the life with God, there are no impossibilities; there is hope whatever the sin, whatever the tribulations, and however difficult the matter may be.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #righteous #psalms #faith

“In the life with God, there are no impossibilities; there is hope whatever the sin, whatever the tribulations, and however …

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Does “prayer without ceasing” mean that we continuously bow our knees and raise our hands? If this were true, we could not do it. However, there is an inner kind of continuous prayer, which is the desire of the heart to accomplish a good deed. If you are eager for the Sabbath, the eternal rest, then you will not cease praying. If you do not want to stop prayer, then be eager to pray. Continuous eagerness to prayer means continuous prayer – St Augustine . . Continuous prayer is a continuous inflamed heart, unceasing yearning for eternal life, and dwelling with God forever. This longing toward eternal life is kindled when one takes off the old man and puts on the fiery Holy Spirit, the holy life, which draws the mind, the heart, and all feelings toward divine matters. – Fr Tadros Malaty . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #prayer #meditation

Does “prayer without ceasing” mean that we continuously bow our knees and raise our hands? If this were true, we …

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