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

The soul that loves God has its rest in God and in God alone. In all the paths that men walk in the world they do not attain peace until they draw nigh to hope in God.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

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‘For we are unto God a sweet fragrance of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: – 2 Corinthians 2:15 Whether a person is saved or lost, the gospel continues to have its own power. The light, even when it blinds someone, is still light. Honey, though it is bitter to those who are sick, is still sweet. So also the gospel has a sweet savor to all, even if those who do not believe it are lost.’ – St John Chrysostom #coptic #orthodoxy #christianity #verseoftheday #copticorthodoxy #followhim

‘For we are unto God a sweet fragrance of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: …

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Does “prayer without ceasing” mean that we continuously bow our knees and raise our hands? If this were true, we could not do it. However, there is an inner kind of continuous prayer, which is the desire of the heart to accomplish a good deed. If you are eager for the Sabbath, the eternal rest, then you will not cease praying. If you do not want to stop prayer, then be eager to pray. Continuous eagerness to prayer means continuous prayer – St Augustine . . Continuous prayer is a continuous inflamed heart, unceasing yearning for eternal life, and dwelling with God forever. This longing toward eternal life is kindled when one takes off the old man and puts on the fiery Holy Spirit, the holy life, which draws the mind, the heart, and all feelings toward divine matters. – Fr Tadros Malaty . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #prayer #meditation

Does “prayer without ceasing” mean that we continuously bow our knees and raise our hands? If this were true, we …

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I suffer a lot from loneliness. It’s as if my parents have left me, even my closest friends don’t understand my feelings. O God, You fill my heart. You fill my life and grant me power and victory. Talk to me and let me talk to You because You are my heart’s desire. Through You, God, I am close to Your angels. I can befriend Your Saints and love them deeply and suffer no more from loneliness. – Fr. Tadros Malaty . . You are not alone in this life; you live and God also lives with you. – H.H Pope Shenouda lll . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #loneliness #youarenotalone

I suffer a lot from loneliness. It’s as if my parents have left me, even my closest friends don’t understand …

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“A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, ‘You are mad; you are not like us.” – St Anthony the Great..#dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #thattimeisnow #standfast #becourageous #bestrong #bedifferent

“A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, ‘You are mad; …

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