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A humble man is never rash, hasty or perturbed, never has any hot and volatile thoughts, but at all times remains calm. Even if heaven were to fall and cleave to the earth, the humble man would not be dismayed… For the humble man is always at rest, because there is nothing which can agitate or shake his mind. Just as no one can frighten a mountain, so the mind of a humble man cannot be frightened. If it be permissible and not incongruous, I should say that the humble man is not of this world. For he is not troubled and altered by sorrows, nor amazed and enthused by joys, but all his gladness and his real rejoicing are in the things of his Master. Humility is accompanied by modesty and self-collectedness: that is, chastity of the senses; a moderate voice; mean speech; self-belittlement; poor raiment; a gait that is not pompous; a gaze directed towards the earth; superabundant mercy; easily flowing tears; a solitary soul; a contrite heart; imperturbability to anger; undistributed senses; few possessions; moderation in every need; endurance; patience; fearlessness; manliness of heart born of a hatred of this temporal life; patient endurance of trials; deliberations that are ponderous, not light, extinction of thoughts; guarding of the mysteries of chastity; modesty, reverence; and above all, continually to be still and always to claim ignorance – St Isaac the Syrian . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #obedience #humility #feastofstjohntheshort

A humble man is never rash, hasty or perturbed, never has any hot and volatile thoughts, but at all times …

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“Be a herald of God’s goodness, for God rules over you, unworthy though you are; for although your debt to Him is so great, yet He is not seen exacting payment from you, and from the small works you do, He bestows great rewards upon you.” — St. Isaac the Syrian . . #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #orthodox #salvation

“Be a herald of God’s goodness, for God rules over you, unworthy though you are; for although your debt to …

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Have you ever known anyone who trusted in God and was let down? Heaven forbid! – H.H Pope Kyrillos Vl . . #trust #faith #goddirects #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy

Have you ever known anyone who trusted in God and was let down? Heaven forbid! – H.H Pope Kyrillos Vl …

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“Be faithful in what is in your hand then God will entrust you with what is in His hand… If you are faithful in this limited and short life, God will entrust you with the eternal infinite life. What is important is that you should be faithful in everything your hand touches, no matter how small or little it is.” – H.H Pope Shenouda lll . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #faithful #steward

“Be faithful in what is in your hand then God will entrust you with what is in His hand… If …

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It is not by reason of our requests that God dispenses his gifts and blessings. No, He made our petitions and requests as a channel to lead our mind to contemplate his eternity that by doing so we may realize how much concern He has for us. – St Isaac the Syrian . . #prayer #pouringoursoul #sthannah #holymotherofsamuel #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #orthodox

It is not by reason of our requests that God dispenses his gifts and blessings. No, He made our petitions …

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