Do not covet a life, that is free of afflictions; as that, is not for your own good. – St John Chrysostom . . #goldisrefinedbyfire #afflictions #tribulations #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #orthodox
“The word of God, so divine, does not enter into them, and does not support them so as to be blessed with the joyful fruit of virtue. Such people are like the wayside trodden upon by the defiled spirits, and trampled upon by Satan himself. They therefore, do not bring forth any sanctified fruits because …
“Wherever the loving person goes, his love flows out to others. Every person he meets receives a portion of his love.” ~ Pope Shenouda III of Blessed Memory #love #entertain #youhavedoneittoMe #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“The soul that loves God has its rest in God and in God alone. In all the paths that men walk in the world, they do not attain peace until they draw nigh to hope in God.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #love #hope #copticorthodox
“The Lord has turned all our sunsets into sunrise” ~ St. Clement of Alexandria #HeWillRebuildUs #HeWillRestore #HeWillRaise #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
