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“Lord you strengthened me because I took refuge in you; and I took refuge because you freed me.” – St. Augustine orientalorthodoxy christ isgood verse study

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“As when the light enters into a dark home and casts away (Chases) its darkness and lightens it as well as when God’s fear enters the man’s heart it will cast away (chase) ignorance and learn him all the virtues and wisdoms.” – St. Anthony the Great

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“Spread your wings over the sinner and if you cannot carry his sins then at least shelter him.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

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“The holding on to and repeating of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ is a great salvation a fortified strengthening an invincible weapon and a guaranteed salvation for the soul. So don’t be lazy to acquire this unstolen treasure and this precious gem which is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”- St. Macarius the Great.

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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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