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“They failed to learn self-control. They had already received the commandment: ―You shall not murder. They had already had been commanded to abstain from countless other offenses. They had already been urged by many and various means to keep these commandments. Yet, for all that, they did not put aside their evil ways. What did they say when they saw him? ―Come, let us kill him. With what motive and for what reason? What possible charge could they lay against him, either small or great? Is it that he honored you, and being God became a human being for your sakes and worked his countless miracles? Or that he pardoned your sins? Or that he called you into a kingdom?” ~ St. John Chrysostom #vinedressers #sacrifice #TheSon #Christdiedforus #HeWasCrucifiedForUs#dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“They failed to learn self-control. They had already received the commandment: ―You shall not murder. They had already had been …

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“As often as we receive, we proclaim the death of the Lord. If death, we proclaim the remission of sins. If, as often as blood is shed, it is shed for the remission of sins, I ought always to accept Him, that He may always dismiss my sins. I, who always sin, should always have a remedy.” St Ambrose of Milan #LastSupper #Sacrament #Eucharist #Sacrifice #BodyandBloodofChrist #Healing #remissionofsins #ThursdayoftheCovenant #NewCovenant #HolyWeek #HolyPascha#dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“As often as we receive, we proclaim the death of the Lord. If death, we proclaim the remission of sins. …

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By work, love is proclaimed – St Augustine . The love which does not sacrifice is a barren love, without fruit – Pope Shenouda . . #lovewithoutmeasure #sacrifice #proclaimyourlove #showlovethroughworks #labouroflove #workfaithfully #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

By work, love is proclaimed – St Augustine . The love which does not sacrifice is a barren love, without …

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“But perchance sin overtakes us from our mortal life: what shall be done then? What? Shall there be now despair? Hear: And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: and He is the propitiator for our sins. He then is the advocate; do your endeavor not to sin: if from the infirmity of this life sin shall overtake you, see to it straightway, straightway be displeased, straightway condemn it; and when you have condemned, you shall come assured unto the Judge. There have you the advocate: fear not to lose your cause in your confession. For if oft-times in this life a man commits his cause to an eloquent tongue, and is not lost; you commit yourself to the Word, and shall you be lost? Cry, We have an advocate with the Father.” St Augustine #JesusChrist #propitiation #atonement #sacrifice #advocate #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #ApostlesFast

“But perchance sin overtakes us from our mortal life: what shall be done then? What? Shall there be now despair? …

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Since love is a powerful irresistible matter and not a mere word, let us declare it through our deeds. He made peace with us while we were His enemies. Now that we have become His friends let us abide so in His love. He led the way, let us then at least follow Him. He loved us not for any personal benefit (for He needs nothing), let us then at least love Him for our benefit. He loved us while we were His enemies, let us then love Him as He is our friend. Saint John Chrysostom #letloveloveyou #love #eternal #sacrifice #lovehim #nogreaterlove #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible

Since love is a powerful irresistible matter and not a mere word, let us declare it through our deeds. He …

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