When we find ouselves in some grave danger we must not lose courage but firmly trust in God, for where there is the greatest danger, there is also the greatest help from Him who wants to be called our ‘Help’ in times of peace and in times of tribulation. – St. Ambrose . #Temptation #Tribulation …
“As God’s athlete, be sober; the stake is immortality and eternal life.” St. Ignatius of Antioch #looktoeternity #eternallife #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
St. Anthony said, “I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world, and I said groaning, “What can get through from such snares?” Then I heard a voice saying to me, “Humility.”” . #putothersaboveyourself #humility #servant #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible #orthodoxy #humble
O sinner, be not discouraged, but have recourse to Mary in all you necessities. Call her to your assistance, for such is the divine Will that she should help in every kind of necessity. -Saint Basil the Great . #feastofstmary #seekherfavour #blessedassumption #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy
“If you do good, you must do it only for God. For this reason you must pay no attention to the ingratitude of people. Expect a reward not here, but from the Lord in heaven. If you expect it here — it will be in vain and you will endure deprivation.” – St. Ambrose . …