“The love of self is not a sin, but what is important is that you direct this love in a spiritual way; you love for yourself purity and holiness, you love for yourself to be a holy temple for the Holy Spirit, and to be without blame before God.” ~ Thrice Blessed Pope Shenouda III …
“Why O Man do you spend such energy seeking to please those you wish to never be like?” – St. John Chrysostom #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #good #imitate #advent #nativityfast
We pray not to inform God or instruct Him, but to become intimate with Him – St John Chrysostom . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #ourrock
Look for Him who is above time—the Timeless, the invisible, who for our sake became visible.— St. Ignatius of Antioch . . #merrychristmas #bestgift #thankyouGod #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy
We encounter continuous tribulations, for “tribulation produces perseverance, and perseverance, character, and character, hope, and hope does not disap- point” (Rom. 5:4). Isaiah the prophet expects tribulations, therefore, he cries saying, “Come, my people enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation …
