“Whatever hardship comes upon you, it may be overcome through silence.” — Abba Poemen #beofgoodcheer #donotfear #tribulation #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #advent #nativityfast
“and while the disciples were smarting with the anxieties of fear He bids them take to themselves the terrible power of faith. For thus are we safe, and not otherwise, according surely to the song of the Psalmist: The Lord is my illumination and my saviour; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the shield …
“For the grace of God would not be grace in any way unless it were gracious in every way.”-St Augustine #orthodox #grace #copticorthodox #donotfear #orthodoxy #dailyreadings #coptic
“by do not fear, he means that they must believe that certainly and without doubt their heavenly Father will give the means of life to those who love him.. He will not neglect his own.. Rather he will open his hand to them — the hand which ever fills the universe with goodness..” – St. …
“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” – Luke 12:32 . “This is actually a spiritual comfort, and the road that leads us to the assured faith. By saying ‘Do not be afraid’ He means they have to believe in this issue, so confirmed, that …
