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creativerses: Credit: typographicverses.com
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tinkefawn: Vatican/Rome: Historic meeting between Pope Francis I and Pope Tawadros II, head of Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt:)
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tinkefawn: Vatican/Rome: Historic meeting between Pope Francis I and Pope Tawadros II, head of the Coptic Ortodhox Church of Egypt:)
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stina2711: His Holiness Pope Tawadros II
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stina2711: A grace filled Elder of the Desert once wrote: …”Joy comes from one’s relationship and union with God. Mankind has been created to be joyful, not sad. When you enjoy the wrong things, you wil inevitably pay back for all this pleasure you have had. But God’s joy demands no repayment. For instance I, who own nothing in this world, cannot pay for the happiness I have. I am not the only one proclaiming this truth. My brother monks, who also have nothing else besides God, are filled with joy. I have emptied myself for Christ’s sake. I have nothing but my Lord - and joy. Poverty is beautiful for it sets you free. One should empty himself to make room for Christ to enter his heart. When the Lord is with me, there is my happiness also. In each ascetic cave you will find spiritual joy. - St Abba Serapion
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teamsoftserve: “Your heart is gold, frankincense and myrrh. It is the fountain of all feelings and emotions. Every gift not from your heart or in which your heart does not share is not acceptable before God. Offer then from your heart what you can, however little, so long you offer it in love. And the little that you offer will be precious in the sight of God.” -The Thrice Blessed His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
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stina2711: HH Pope Shenouda III 
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whereyourbrokennessleadsyou: “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. - Isaiah 40:1