“For this reason also Peter, carried back to the memory of his former sins, trembles and is afraid. As an impure man, he does not dare to receive the one who is pure. His fear was praiseworthy, because he had been taught by the law to distinguish between the holy and the profane.” ~ St. …
“Because rapture in God is insatiable, the extent of one’s savoring it and partaking of spiritual blessings is the measure by which the hunger for it is increased. Such people have a fervent and unstoppable love for God.” – St Macarius the Great . . “He thirsts for your thirst, and satisfies all who wish …
“Be strong during tribulation, don’t let it destroy you. You have to destroy it with your faith. If a bottle falls upon a rock, the rock will not be destroyed, but the bottle; therefore be a rock.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #faith #dailyreadings
“Be faithful in what is in your hand then God will entrust you with what is in His hand… If you are faithful in this limited and short life, God will entrust you with the eternal infinite life. What is important is that you should be faithful in everything your hand touches, no matter how …
It is not by reason of our requests that God dispenses his gifts and blessings. No, He made our petitions and requests as a channel to lead our mind to contemplate his eternity that by doing so we may realize how much concern He has for us. – St Isaac the Syrian . . #prayer …
