“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 …
“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 …
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
“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 …
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 …