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“As though the Lord Jesus Christ says to His disciples, “If you wish to love, you must suffer.” This is implied in His saying, “If you were of the world, the world would love its own.” If the world loved you, it would be evident that you wanted in yourself the world’s malice.” ~ St. John Chrysostom #notofthisworld #strangers #sojourners #chosen #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #nayrouz

“As though the Lord Jesus Christ says to His disciples, “If you wish to love, you must suffer.” This is …

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you – 1 Peter 1:3-4 . . Here, we only live few days then pass away. Here, we are nomads, but in heaven, we shall be residents. Here, you are sojourners, where you hear the voice of the Lord, your God say: “Depart!’. While there, in the eternal house in heaven, no one will command you to depart! In the world it is very hot; but there, we shall enjoy great shade under the wings of God. – St Augustine . #pilgrims #strangers #travelinghome #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #holybible #eternity #heaven

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us …

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“For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come.” Hebrews 13:14 . “Don’t let the desire to possess things take hold of you. For what do we gain by acquiring things we cannot take with us? Why not get the things we can take with us instead – namely wisdom, justice, self- control, courage, understanding, love, kindness to the poor, faith in Christ, freedom from wrath, and hospitality?If we possess these things, they will prepare a welcome for us in the land of the humble.” St. Athanasius #sojourners #strangers #travellers #ChristIsRisen #TrulyHeIsRisen #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come.” Hebrews 13:14 . “Don’t let the …

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