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“that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.” – 1 Peter 4:2 . “The cross of our Lord became a fort, a refuge against our former sins. Therefore, since we are renewed, let us be steadfast in the cross, in the truth, and restore our sanctification” – St. Clement of Alexandria #nolongerlivingfortheflesh #livingforthewillofGod #besteadfastinthecross #besteadfastintruth #restoreoursanctification #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but …

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When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13 . “God loves us more than a father, mother, friend, or any else could love, and even more than we are able to love ourselves.” St. John Chrysostom #GodsCompassion #raising #sonofwidowofNain #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13 . …

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“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 . “For this is love of wisdom: that a man is ever watchful even in the small and insigniﬁcant things he does; for in this manner he lays up for himself great consolation. He does not drowse, lest something contrary should befall him, but he cuts off occasions in good time.” St Isaac the Syrian #watchfulness #besober #bevigilant #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” …

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“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” – Luke 12:32 . “This is actually a spiritual comfort, and the road that leads us to the assured faith. By saying ‘Do not be afraid’ He means they have to believe in this issue, so confirmed, that carries no doubt whatsoever, which is that their heavenly Father grants the way of life to those who love Him. He will not disregard His own; He will rather open His hand that satisfies the universe with goodness.” – St. Cyril the Great #donotfear #Hisflock #youaregiventhekingdom #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” – Luke 12:32 …

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“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;” Colossians 4:2 . “The highest level of thanksgiving is to give thanks to God over tribulations. We thank God over the tribulations from which He saved us…. But, what is greater than this is also thank Him over the prevailing tribulations which we bear and live in. By faith we believe it is for our good. To endure and bear tribulations, is a virtue. To be content with the tribulation and accept it is a greater virtue. And what is more important is to give thanks over the tribulation with complete surrender and joy. If we thank God for the gifts only, then our love is for the gifts not for God the giver Himself. But if we give thanks to God in tribulation we prove that we love God Himself and not for His gifts.” H.H Pope Shenouda III #prayer #thanksgiving #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;” Colossians 4:2 . “The highest level of thanksgiving is to …

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