An increase in holiness gives an increase in compassion – Fr Tadros Malaty . . #lovemercy #walkhumbly #loveenemies #followHim #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #lent
If I lose everything, and only God is left for me; this would be enough and I thank the Lord for it. Because for me God is everything, all in all… Distresses bring on crowns to him if he endures them. If something painful happens to a spiritual person, he says unless there is some …
By enduring the present afflictions with courage, while having no experience, God will grant you the possibility to endure any thing that – God forbids — would probably happen against your will. Therefore, if you seek heaven, and [your] concern [is] the life to come, nothing would ever harm you. Even the hosts of darkness …
Our foundation was set before the world was established, according to the words of the apostle Paul, saying: “No other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid” (11); As it is also written: “He gave birth to me before the fountains of water, and the mountains, before He creates the depths, and all …
“Do not fear the harshness of a situation, however difficult it seems, for God has many ways of solving it. For God is Omnipotent. Wisdom is to look at matters with the eyes of God, for He is the One who permitted it, and He is able to take it away if He wills.” . …