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‘For we are unto God a sweet fragrance of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: – 2 Corinthians 2:15 Whether a person is saved or lost, the gospel continues to have its own power. The light, even when it blinds someone, is still light. Honey, though it is bitter to those who are sick, is still sweet. So also the gospel has a sweet savor to all, even if those who do not believe it are lost.’ – St John Chrysostom #coptic #orthodoxy #christianity #verseoftheday #copticorthodoxy #followhim

‘For we are unto God a sweet fragrance of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: …

People brought up at sea learn to swim, and when waves and billows rise, they are not surprised at it; but those who are not used to these things, when even a little sea comes up, take fright and go under. So it is with Christians. As the mind of a child of three cannot take in or understand the mind of a grownup reasoner, because there is a great difference of age between them, so Christians contemplate the world like infant children, with their eyes fixed upon the measure of grace. They are strangers to this age. Their city and their rest is elsewhere. Christians have the comfort of the Spirit, tears, and mourning, and sighing; and even the tears are an enjoyment to them. They have fear also, in the midst of joy and rejoicing, and thus are they like men carrying their blood in their hands, having no confidence in themselves, or thinking themselves to be anything, but despised and rejected above all men. – St Macarius . . #followHim #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

People brought up at sea learn to swim, and when waves and billows rise, they are not surprised at it; …

An increase in holiness gives an increase in compassion – Fr Tadros Malaty . . #lovemercy #walkhumbly #loveenemies #followHim #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #lent

An increase in holiness gives an increase in compassion – Fr Tadros Malaty . . #lovemercy #walkhumbly #loveenemies #followHim #dailyreadings …

Wherefore, if you desire to become equal to the apostles, there is nothing to hinder you. … Let us imitate those things whereby the apostles became great. And whereby did they become great? Hear Peter, saying, Behold we have forsaken all, and followed You; what shall we have therefore? [Matthew 19:27] … From all worldly things, therefore, let us withdraw ourselves, and dedicate ourselves to Christ, that we may both be made equal to the apostles according to His declaration, and may enjoy eternal life; unto which may we all attain, by the grace and love towards man of our Lord Jesus Christ to whom be glory and might forever and ever. Amen. – St John Chrysostom . . #imitatethemwhoimitateHim #martyrs #feastoftheapostles #StPeter #StPaul #examples #forsakeall #followhim #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #blesshim #preachHisname

Wherefore, if you desire to become equal to the apostles, there is nothing to hinder you. … Let us imitate …

Read the divine Scriptures constantly. Never, indeed, let the sacred volume be out of your hand. Learn what you have to teach. Do not let your deeds contradict your words, lest when you speak in church someone may mentally reply, “Why do you not practice what you preach?”. He is a fine and dainty master who, with his stomach full, reads us a homily on fasting. Let the robber accuse others of greed if he will. The mind and mouth of a priest of Christ should be at one. – Saint Jerome . #FollowHim #ReadTheBible #ReadTheScriptures #DailyReadings #Teachings #TeachTheOthers #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #Coptic

Read the divine Scriptures constantly. Never, indeed, let the sacred volume be out of your hand. Learn what you have …