“But let every one have the spirit of Mary, so that he may rejoice in the Lord. If according to the flesh there is one mother of Christ, yet, according to faith, Christ is the fruit of all. For every soul receives the word of God if only he be unspotted and free from sin, …
“When tempted to plunge into sin say to yourself, ‘Fool, do you not know you are carrying God around in you?’” St. Augustine #templeofGod #HolySpirit #Godsdwelling #holy #coptic #orthodox #kiahk #dailyreadings
“She was the only one to be called ‘blessed art thou among women’, for she alone has obtained the blessing that belonged to no one but her, for she was filled with the gifts of grace.” St Ambrose #annunciation #StMary ##IncarnationoftheWord #ArchangelGabriel #kiahk #SundayGospel #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
It was fitting that the Giver of all holiness should enter this world by a pure and holy birth.- St John Chrysostom . . #advent #kiahk #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy
“I personally believe that John’s mystery can still be fulfilled up to this day: For man can believe in Jesus Christ, if he has John’s spirit and his strength in himself, so he prepares a perfect congregation to the Lord. Also if he has the toughness and goes through the narrow gate. Up till today, …