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‘by the five virgins, is denoted a five-fold continence from the allurements of the flesh; for our appetite must be held from gratification of the eyes, ears, smell, taste, and touch. And as this continence may be done before God, to please Him in inward joy of the conscience, or before men only to gain applause of men, five are called wise, and five foolish. Both are virgins, because both these men exercise continence, though from different motives.’ -St Augustine of Hippo #coptic #orthodox #churchfathers #orthodoxy

‘by the five virgins, is denoted a five-fold continence from the allurements of the flesh; for our appetite must be …

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Nothing shall let the feet slip, but pride. Love will move the feet to walk, and to ascend; whereas pride would lead them to stumble and fall. – St. Augustine . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #walkingashewalked in #humility

Nothing shall let the feet slip, but pride. Love will move the feet to walk, and to ascend; whereas pride …

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If Christ had promised you this world’s goods, by all means be angry at an unbeliever doing well for himself. What did he promise you? Eternal happiness when the dead rise again, and in this life his own lot. I repeat, the road he took; and do you, a servant, a disciple, despise what your master underwent? You have heard that a servant is not greater than his Lord. For you he suffered what he, the righteous one, did not deserve. What do you, a sinner, deserve? St Augustine . . #trials #tribulations #followingourLordssteps #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

If Christ had promised you this world’s goods, by all means be angry at an unbeliever doing well for himself. …

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“A man asked Abbot Antony, ‘What shall I keep, that I may please God?’ Antony said: “Wherever you go, have God ever before your eyes. In whatever you do, hold by the example of the Holy Scripture; and in whatever place you abide, don’t leave quickly. These three things keep, and you will be saved.” . . #feastofstanthony #hisprayersbewithusall #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

“A man asked Abbot Antony, ‘What shall I keep, that I may please God?’ Antony said: “Wherever you go, have …

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In this world one thing passes away, and another takes its place. But does the Word of God pass away? Make your dwelling in him. Entrust to him whatever you have, for all you possess is from him. In him is the peace that cannot be disturbed, and he will not withhold himself from your love if you do not withhold your love from him. St Augustine . . #dailycopticreadings #orthodoxy #coptic

In this world one thing passes away, and another takes its place. But does the Word of God pass away? …

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