Those enemies wounded St Paul with stones: there is a wounding with words, even worse than stones. What then must we do? The same that he did: he did not hate those who cast stones at him, but after they had dragged him out, he entered again into their city, to be a benefactor to …
When a man insults you, look not to him, but to the devil that moves him, and against him empty all your wrath, but pity the man who is moved by him -St. John Chrysostom . . #dailyreadings #loveyourenemies #considerHim #coptic #orthodox #apostlesfast
“Before mercy, the doors of the heavens are open in a great guarantee. As a queen she goes in, and none of the guards dare ask her who she is, but everyone welcomes her at once. Likewise is the state of mercy. For real, she is a real queen that makes humans like God. It …
Do not say ‘I am hated, and that is why I do not love’ for this is why you ought to love most – St John Chrysostom . . #loveyourenemies #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #overcomeevilwithgood
“The Lord calls for love even towards enemies, so it is not enough to bear with your enemy. What is more, to love them is the higher calling.” – Pope Shenouda . #LoveYourEnemies #Strength #CopticOrthodox #DailyReadings #Orthodox
