“As though the Lord Jesus Christ says to His disciples, “If you wish to love, you must suffer.” This is implied in His saying, “If you were of the world, the world would love its own.” If the world loved you, it would be evident that you wanted in yourself the world’s malice.” ~ St. …
“I thank You for all things You have given me. Again, I thank You for all things You have taken away from me. I trust that you will recompense me for every pain and hurt. I trust that You will never leave me stranded in the middle of the path.” – St. Pope Cyril Vl …
“God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them.” ~ St. Augustine #nayrouz #copticnewyear #GodisGood #HeisAbundantlyGood #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings
One of the brethren said to him, “If I see a brother whose conduct is wicked, I do not feel comfortable to bring him to my cell. On the other hand, if his conduct is good, I rejoice and bring him to my cell cheerfully.” The saint replied, “If you treat well the brother who …
Christ is not valued at all unless He is valued above all – St Augustine . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #orthodox
