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“He did not follow. He just wanted a good teacher, but he questioned who the teacher was, and scorned the identity of the One who was teaching. ―He went away sad, bound up in his desires. ―He went away sad, carrying a great burden of possessiveness upon his shoulders” ~ St. Augustine #followMe #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #advent #nativityfast

“He did not follow. He just wanted a good teacher, but he questioned who the teacher was, and scorned the …

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A most excellent thing is faith, when it is produced from an ardent mind; and it has such great power that not only is the believer healed, but in fact others also have been healed besides them that believed; as the paralytic let down [through the tiles] at Capernaum, by the faith of those who carried him; and as Lazarus, by that of his sister, to whom the Lord said: If thou believest, thou shall see the glory of God; all but saying: “Since Lazarus, being dead, is not able to believe, do thou fill up that which is lacking of the faith of him that is dead.” . – St Cyril of Alexandria . . . #AllThingsArePossible #TrustGod #GodIsGood #GodIsGoodAllTheTime #AllTheTimeGodIsGood #DelightInGod #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #ChurchFathers

A most excellent thing is faith, when it is produced from an ardent mind; and it has such great power …

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“Take refuge in the Crucified One, and imitate us who are His servants.” – St. Anthony the Great #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #strength #refuge

“Take refuge in the Crucified One, and imitate us who are His servants.” – St. Anthony the Great #coptic #orthodox …

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“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

“If you are not successful in your prayer, do not expect success in anything. Prayer is the root of all.” …

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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 things for your benefit, to have you know, love and praise their Creator – St Basil the Great #adorehim #givethanks #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

When you look at the sky and the beauty of the stars, throw yourself at God’s feet and adore Him …

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