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“In you, the One, all things abide And to you all things endlessly converge, Who are the end and goal of all.” – St. Gregory the Theologian #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #orthodox #dailyreading #joy #lent #life

“In you, the One, all things abide And to you all things endlessly converge, Who are the end and goal …

“No man has been entrusted with great things without having first been tried in small ones.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #orthodox #joy #gospel #dailyreading

“No man has been entrusted with great things without having first been tried in small ones.” – St. Isaac the …

“He showed them that after sorrow there will be joy and that sorrow will bring about joy. Sorrow will be for a short period.” ~ St. John Chrysostom #rejoice #joy #sorrowisturnedintojoy #dailreadings #coptic #orthodox #nativityfast #advent

“He showed them that after sorrow there will be joy and that sorrow will bring about joy. Sorrow will be …

The Annunciation is all about ‘Joy.’ Jesus Himself said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.” God’s peace is stronger than the joy of the world and that is what I should feel. The joy of the world has a materialistic nature, thus it is subject to vanish. St. John wrote, “that your joy might be full.” The joy of the world is not full. It is the joy of Christ that is full. In fact, joy and peace are fruits of the Holy Spirit. ~ Fr. Bishoy Kamel #annunciation #joy #rejoice #advent #nativity #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

The Annunciation is all about ‘Joy.’ Jesus Himself said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; …

“Do not give your heart to that which does not satisfy your heart.” ~ Abba Poemen #fullness #joy #fullnessofjoy #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Do not give your heart to that which does not satisfy your heart.” ~ Abba Poemen #fullness #joy #fullnessofjoy #dailyreadings …