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“Since the sufferings of those who are close to us motivate us to struggle, what about the sufferings of our Lord Jesus? Truly, His suffering and the suffering of the Apostles are a great consolation for us! My beloved, suffering accomplishes two great matters: it purifies us of our sins and grants us power as spiritual men.” St John Chrysostom #cloudofwitnesses #strive #endure #suffering #affliction #witness #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

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The Cross is our Christian motto, a symbol of suffering. The Cross encompasses the depth of the physical suffering (pain) of Christ. It impacts our souls more than any other event in the glorious life of our Lord. There is no doubt that every event in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ impacts us, but the image of the Cross is the most influential one. – Pope Shenouda . #Suffering #ChristsSuffering #SonOfMan #Crucifixion #Resurrection #Coptic #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #DailyReadings

The Cross is our Christian motto, a symbol of suffering. The Cross encompasses the depth of the physical suffering (pain) …

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“Believe me when I say, I have never been so sure of my heart in peace time as in the times of persecution. For I have confidence that if I should die while suffering for Christ and being strengthened by His mercy, I will find still greater mercy with Him.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic #suffering #glory #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

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“Suffering is one of the main factors strengthening the relationship between man and God. It allows man to experience a unique relationship with God and to attract him towards God. It is common that a suffering person who fails to get rid of his tribulation or to solve his problem on his own turns to God to deliver him. Even the Lord Himself encourages us to do so, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me. (Psalms 50:15)” David had experienced this and said, “In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, for You will answer me. (Psalms 86:7).” – Pope Shenouda . #Suffering #SufferWithTheLord #Glorify #GlorifyHisName #Coptic #Orthodox #CopticOrthodox #DailyReadings

“Suffering is one of the main factors strengthening the relationship between man and God. It allows man to experience a …

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When sickness or troubles surround a child, his father and mother show more love to him and give him more attention; likewise, when tribulations surround a believer, God and the church are more compassionate toward him. – Fr Tadros Malaty . . #suffering #faithfulGod #compassion #heknows #hehears #hesees the #troubles #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #lent #lentjourney

When sickness or troubles surround a child, his father and mother show more love to him and give him more …

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