Gain Friend

This very moment I may, if I desire, become the friend of God.

If two friends ask you to judge a dispute, don’t accept, because you will lose one friend; on the other hand, if two strangers come with the same request, accept because you will gain one friend.

St. Augustine

This very moment I may, if I desire, become the friend of God.If two friends ask you to judge a dispute, don’t accept,...
Posted by Fathers Sayings on Thursday, September 3, 2015

Silence is Prerequisite

In solitude, if the soul is watchful,
God allows himself to be seen.
In a crowd there is commotion.
Silence is a prerequisite in order to see God.

Do not go outside yourself, but turn back within;
truth dwells in the inner person;
and if you find your nature given to frequent change, go beyond yourself.
Move on, then, to that source where the light of reason receives its light.

St. Augustine

In solitude, if the soul is watchful,God allows himself to be seen.In a crowd there is commotion.Silence is a...
Posted by Australian Copts on Sunday, August 30, 2015

Church Body

Mary is a part of the Church, a holy member, an excellent member, the most eminent member, whilst still a member of the whole body.

St. Augustine

Mary is a part of the Church, a holy member, an excellent member, the most eminent member, whilst still a member of the...
Posted by Fathers Sayings on Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Hail to the Church

Post by Australian Copts.