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

For You, Lord, are the helper of the helpless, the hope of the hopeless, and the savior of the afflicted. – St Basil . . #liturgy #ourhope #ourhelp #ourLord #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

For You, Lord, are the helper of the helpless, the hope of the hopeless, and the savior of the afflicted. …

Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness… Prayer is a refuge for those who are shaken, an anchor for those tossed by waves, a walking stick for the infirm, a treasure house for the poor, a stronghold for the rich, a destroyer of sicknesses, a preserver of health… St John Chrysostom . . #ourstrength lies in #ourLord we encounter Him through #prayer and #fasting #ourrefuge #ouranchor #shadefromtheheat #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #fasting #lentjourney #lent

Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection …

Man is very harsh in his dealings. We sometimes become easily angry with our friends and from the least behaviour cut our relation with them, forgetting the former love between us. We become intolerant quickly and cannot endure. One action from people makes us unjustly judge their whole life and not change our minds. But God is not so. He does not forsake His beloved quickly no matter how much they err. H.H Pope Shenouda lll #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #ourLord #patient #longsuffering #enduresall #slowtoanger #lovingkindness #gracious #merciful #tojonah #totheninevites #tothegentilemariners and #tous let us #strive to #imitatehim #jonahsfast

Man is very harsh in his dealings. We sometimes become easily angry with our friends and from the least behaviour …