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Let us be undaunted in all our dangers. There is nothing dreadful to him that fears God; but all that is dreadful is for others. For when a man is delivered from his passions, and regards all present things as a shadow, say, from whom shall he suffer anything dreadful? Whom shall he have to fear? Whom shall he need plead to? Let us flee to this Rock which cannot be shaken. … What is more wonderful to say, the very things which are thought to cause discomfort, became matter of all joy and gladness. … For it is impossible, impossible in words to express how great pleasure falls to their lot, who suffer for Christ’s sake: for they rejoice in their sufferings, rather than in their good things – St. John Chrysostom . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #praisehim in #thestorms #blessedarethosewhomourn

Let us be undaunted in all our dangers. There is nothing dreadful to him that fears God; but all that …

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“The perfect man becomes an equal of the apostles. He returns to men telling what he has seen in God. He cannot do otherwise.” – St. Basil the Great #copticorthodox #dailyreading #coptic #christianity #praisehim

“The perfect man becomes an equal of the apostles. He returns to men telling what he has seen in God. …

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Those who have learned to sing with the psalms are easily filled with the Holy Spirit. St John Chrysostom . . #Rejoice #praisehim #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy

Those who have learned to sing with the psalms are easily filled with the Holy Spirit. St John Chrysostom . …

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“The only honour which befits God is not in burning sacrifice, but by offering thanksgiving to Him through hymns and praises, because He created us.” -St. Yustinus The Martyr . #Sacrifice #PraiseHim #Thanksgiving #CopticOrthodox #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings

“The only honour which befits God is not in burning sacrifice, but by offering thanksgiving to Him through hymns and …

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Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms – James 5:13 . . “Keep the psalms in your heart, and the psalms will keep you” Pope Shenouda . #praisehim #coptic #orthodoxy #dailyreadings #holybible #psalms

Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms – James 5:13 . . “Keep the psalms in your heart, and the …

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