Prayer is the abundant desire to meet Jesus, a desire that takes the soul, and inflames the longing heart every moment; And this longing intensifies, as the soul prays, as the yearning to meet Jesus does not stop or cease or extinguish, for prayer kindled and ignites the fire of longing, and thr spirit becomes …
“What he means is strict discipleship. Even if desires press hard they rage in vain. Since the power of the Spirit is such, let us live according to it, and let us be content with it.” ~ St. John Chrysostom #crucifytheflesh #lent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“You have formed us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in You.” – St. Augustine #copticorthodox #coptic #orthodox #lent #praise #faith #psalms
‘Prayer is the bridge that links man to God. Its not just words, but a relationship with God, with your heart and with your thoughts’- His Holiness Pope Shenouda lll #churchfathers #prayer #orthodox
“In you, the One, all things abide And to you all things endlessly converge, Who are the end and goal of all.” – St. Gregory the Theologian #christianity #copticorthodox #coptic #orthodox #dailyreading #joy #lent #life
