“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
Christians therefore ought to strive continually, and never to pass judgment on anyon—no, not upon the harlot on the street, or upon open sinners and disorderly persons—but to regard all men with singleness of intention and purity of eye, so that it may become like a fixed law of nature to despise no one, to …
People brought up at sea learn to swim, and when waves and billows rise, they are not surprised at it; but those who are not used to these things, when even a little sea comes up, take fright and go under. So it is with Christians. As the mind of a child of three cannot …
