God does not cease to change our shortcomings and weak will. There are people who are like water, very cold and weak. Let us bring such people into the presence of the Lord to change their will into wine, so they are no longer like water and become a source of joy for themselves and …
“I would rather die for Christ than rule the whole earth.” St Ignatius of Antioch #martyrdom #dietotheworld #dietosin #dieforChrist #acts #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“Trust that the word of the Lord is faithful. Indeed, He will perform much greater works than you can begin to imagine, surpassing your every thought and plea. For yesterday it was a dream, today is the waiting, and tomorrow, you will fulfill what you desired.” – H.H. Pope Cyril (Kyrillos) VI #dailyreadings #faithful #coptic …
“Submit in complete obedience, in accordance with God’s will, as our fathers have, especially receiving counsel with faith and trust. Humility and purity, the fear of God and persevering attentively in God’s ways: these are the greatest of all the virtues, and they cause the soul to be luminous in God through these consummate achievements.” …
“He accepted to be baptised by John with this intention: because He accepted what is of lesser value from someone who is of lesser stature, then He encourages us who are lesser to accept what is more sublime.” – St. Augustine #baptism #baptised #planofsalvation #Heblessedmynature #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox