“In heaven, where there is no discord, glory rules. On earth, where every day is warfare, peace prevails. Peace among whom? Among men. Why are the Gentiles without peace? Why, too, the Jews? That is exactly the reason for the qualification: Peace among men of good will, among those who acknowledge the birth of Christ.” …
“Many matters appear to us as by chance, when they are God’s design.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #copticorthodox #nativityfast #dailyreadings #world #design #orthodox #psalms
I feel You are watching over me as if You have forgotten the whole creation- St Augustine . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy you are always on #Godsmind #Godlovesyou
“The love of self is not a sin, but what is important is that you direct this love in a spiritual way; you love for yourself purity and holiness, you love for yourself to be a holy temple for the Holy Spirit, and to be without blame before God.” ~ Thrice Blessed Pope Shenouda III …
“Why O Man do you spend such energy seeking to please those you wish to never be like?” – St. John Chrysostom #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #good #imitate #advent #nativityfast
