If you ask me about the most important things in religion, I will answer that the first, second and third things are humility. -St. Augustine . . #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #lent #humility
‘A humble man is never rash, hasty or perturbed, never has any hot and volatile thoughts, but at all times remains calm. Even if heaven were to fall and cleave to the earth, the humble man would not be dismayed. Not every quiet man is humble, but every humble man is quiet. There is no …
“But let your fasts be moderate, since if they are carried to excess they weaken the stomach, and by making more food necessary to make up for it lead to indigestion, which is the parent of lust. A festival, temperate diet is good for both body and soul.” – St. Jerome #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #dailyreading …
“There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.” – St. Augustine #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #dailyreading #humility
Nothing shall let the feet slip, but pride. Love will move the feet to walk, and to ascend; whereas pride would lead them to stumble and fall. – St. Augustine . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #walkingashewalked in #humility
