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

“Great indeed was the faith of Abraham. For while in the case of Abel, and of Noah, and of Enoch, there was an opposition of reasonings only, and it was necessary to go beyond human reasonings; in this case it was necessary not only to go beyond human reasonings, but to manifest also something more. For what was of God seemed to be opposed to what was of God; and faith opposed faith, and command promise.” – Saint John Chrysostom #Faith #TrustGod #TestOfFaith #LordHaveMercy #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #ChurchFathers

“Great indeed was the faith of Abraham. For while in the case of Abel, and of Noah, and of Enoch, …

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“Which is better? To enter the battle of chastisement for a short period of time and get wearied from carrying the heavy burdens of our equipment of war as weapons, then rejoice for we became victorious, or remain as slaves of sin forever because we did not endure for one hour?” ~ St. Jerome “Those who drink the bitter medicine first have to drink it unwillingly, but they feel comfortable after that… You suffer now, thus is chastening… Every chastening seems to be for sorrow, however this is not the case.” ~ St. John Chrysostom #GodLovesYou #FatherlyChastening #Chastisement #Tribulations #LordHaveMercy #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #ChurchFathers

“Which is better? To enter the battle of chastisement for a short period of time and get wearied from carrying …

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