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“Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.” – Luke 1:45 . “You see that Mary did not doubt but believed and therefore obtained the fruit of faith. “Blessed … are you who have believed.” But you also are blessed who have heard and believed. For a soul that has believed has both conceived and bears the Word of God and declares his works. Let the soul of Mary be in each of you, so that it magnifies the Lord. Let the spirit of Mary be in each of you, so that it rejoices in God. She is the one mother of Christ according to the flesh, yet Christ is the Fruit of all according to faith. Every soul receives the Word of God, provided that, undefiled and unstained by vices, it guards its purity with inviolate modesty.” – St. Ambrose #blessedisshewhobelieved #thefruitoffaith #merrychristmas #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

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“But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:5 . “The men of God, then, ought to prepare themselves for conflict and combat. As a brave young man bears the blows that fall on him, and the wrestling match, and hits back, so Christians ought to put up with afflictions without and wars within, in order that, though belabored, they may conquer by endurance.” St Macarius the Great #bewatchful #endureafflictions #fulfilyourministry #kiahk #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.” 2 Timothy …

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“And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”” – 1 Peter 3:13-14 . “No one can harm him: When the believer realises that no one can harm him, not even the worst circumstances can harm him, unless he harms himself by forsaking doing good. Thus, he is not afraid even from the one who wants to kill him, for he is certain that he cannot be prevented from doing good. The more his sufferings abound, the greater his crown will be.” – Fr. Tadros Malaty #noonecanharmyou #sufferingsareblessings #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

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“He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, And shall not despise their prayer.” Psalm 101:17 . “When you pray, bring to mind the ploughman who sows in hope. He Who gives back double the seed that the ploughman sows with hope, Who has esteemed the seeking of His Kingdom and His righteousness to be greater than temporal things, will Himself reward your entreaty according to His promise.” St Isaac the Syrian #ConsecrationofChurchofStMisaeltheAnchorite #prayer #Godanswers #kiahk #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, And shall not despise their prayer.” Psalm 101:17 . “When you pray, …

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Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise 1 Corinthians 3:18 . . Having been preoccupied to defend your sins, you were defeated … Your defense was not adequate … For who are you to defend yourself? … It was befitting of you to accuse yourself instead! … Do not say: I have done nothing! Or: What wrong have I done? Or: “Everyone else is doing it! If you commit a sin, and said that you have done nothing, you, yourself, will be nothing; and will not get anything from God. God is ready to grant forgiveness, but you are closing the door on yourself! God is ready to give; So do not lock the door, Open up the bosom of confession, saying with the prophet David: “Make me to hear joy and gladness” (Psalm 51: 8). -St Augustine . #noexcuses #seekhim #insimplicity #forgiveness #coptic #dailyreadings #holybible #orthodoxy

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