If you ask me about the most important things in religion, I will answer that the first, second and third things are humility. -St. Augustine . . #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #lent #humility
Prayer is the abundant desire to meet Jesus, a desire that takes the soul, and inflames the longing heart every moment; And this longing intensifies, as the soul prays, as the yearning to meet Jesus does not stop or cease or extinguish, for prayer kindled and ignites the fire of longing, and thr spirit becomes …
“What he means is strict discipleship. Even if desires press hard they rage in vain. Since the power of the Spirit is such, let us live according to it, and let us be content with it.” ~ St. John Chrysostom #crucifytheflesh #lent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
Prayer is the bridge that links man to God. Its not just words, but a relationship with God, with your heart and with your thoughts- His Holiness Pope Shenouda lll . . #prayer #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy
“As no darkness can be seen by anyone surrounded by light, so no trivialities can capture the attention of anyone who has his eyes on Christ.” St Gregory of Nyssa . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #light #lent
