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The Lord’s triumph over satan is a triumph for all of us- Fr Bishoy Kamal . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy #triumph #temptation #lent

The Lord’s triumph over satan is a triumph for all of us- Fr Bishoy Kamal . . #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy …

“Whenever in your path you find unchanging peace, beware: you are very far from the divine paths trodden by the weary feet of the saints. For as long as you are journeying in the way to the city of the Kingdom and are drawing nigh the city of God, this will be a sign for you: the strength of the temptations that you counter. And the nearer you draw nigh and progress, the more temptations will multiply against you.” St. Isaac the Syrian . . #temptation #pain #suffering with #Jesus #dailyreadings #copticorthodox #orthodoxy

“Whenever in your path you find unchanging peace, beware: you are very far from the divine paths trodden by the …

“If you have begun some good work, you should not be turned from it by the enemy’s attempts to hinder you, indeed your endurance will overthrow the enemy.” Anna Syncletica #HolySpirit #Baptism #Temptation #wilderness #fasting #endurance #FastoftheApostles #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“If you have begun some good work, you should not be turned from it by the enemy’s attempts to hinder …

When we find ouselves in some grave danger we must not lose courage but firmly trust in God, for where there is the greatest danger, there is also the greatest help from Him who wants to be called our ‘Help’ in times of peace and in times of tribulation. – St. Ambrose . #Temptation #Tribulation #Trial #LoveHim #Steadfast #Coptic #Orthodox #CopticOrthodox #DailyReadings

When we find ouselves in some grave danger we must not lose courage but firmly trust in God, for where …

Great indeed was the faith of Abraham. For while in the case of Abel, and of Noah, and of Enoch, there was an opposition of reasonings only, and it was necessary to go beyond human reasonings; in this case it was necessary not only to go beyond human reasonings, but to manifest also something more. For what was of God seemed to be opposed to what was of God; and faith opposed faith, and command promise. – Saint John Chrysostom . #Faith #Abraham #Isaac #Temptation #HavingFaith #CopticOrthodox #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings

Great indeed was the faith of Abraham. For while in the case of Abel, and of Noah, and of Enoch, …