It is not befitting to correlate God’s presence in our lives with how comfortable we are in this world. Problems and trials are not a sign that God has abandoned us. God allows such things to come our way so that we may receive blessings, crowns, gain spiritual experiences…and become purified (c.f. 1 Peter 5:10, …
Of things visible, in short, is there anything that endures forever? Nothing! No, not anything in us but the soul, and that we neglect – St John Chrysostom . . #soul #coptic #dailyreadings #orthodox #copticorthodox #orthodoxy
“The holding on to and repeating of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ is a great salvation, a fortified strengthening, an invincible weapon, and a guaranteed salvation for the soul. So don’t be lazy to acquire this unstolen treasure and this precious gem which is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” ~ St. …
“Just as the saint is God’s temple, likewise is the sinner who makes of himself a grave.” – St Jerome #Pentecost #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #ChurchFathers
“Putting aside all unbelief, consider how valuable you are. How can our Redeemer despise any person when he cannot despise a hair of that person‘s head? How are we going to doubt that he intends to give eternal life to our soul and body? He took on a soul and body in which to die …
