followchrist Archives • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“If you have something above your daily needs, give it to the poor, and then go with boldness to offer your prayers, that is, to converse with God as a son with his Father. Nothing can bring the heart so near to God as almsgiving, and nothing brings such serenity to the mind as voluntary poverty.” St Isaac the Syrian #richyoungman #forsakeall #give #treasureinheaven #cross #followChrist #dailyreadings #SundayGospel #coptic #orthodox

“If you have something above your daily needs, give it to the poor, and then go with boldness to offer …

“Everyone is a minister of the Lord just as the Lord is a minister Himself. By serving in His footsteps, a servant will be greatly honored by the Father who will grant him fellowship with the Son. Consequently, such a minister’s joy will be complete for evermore.” St Augustine #servant #followChrist #imitateChrist #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Everyone is a minister of the Lord just as the Lord is a minister Himself. By serving in His footsteps, …