المسيح ولد فمجدوه. المسيح أتى من السماوات فاستقبلوه. المسيح على الأرض فارفعوه. رتّلي للرب أيتها الأرض كلّها ويا شعوب سبّحوه بابتهاج لأنه قد تمجد.

“Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfilment of those things which were told to her from the Lord” Lk 1:45

It is amazing how we sometimes in our reading of scripture pass by words and verses which convey themselves with such simplicity of flow and meaning, yet when we spiritually contemplate on those very words and verses we are stopped in our mental tracks. For our hearts and our minds are left gazing at the most amazing wonders ordained by God. In the end we are left praising with King David saying, “The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.” Ps 119:130 and “I have seen the consummation of all perfection, but your commandments are very broad” Ps 119:96.

The Copts have seasons of fasting matched by no other Christian community. Out of the 365 days of the year, Copts fast for over 210 days. During fasting, no animal products (meat, poultry, fish, milk, eggs, butter, etc.) are allowed. Moreover, no food or drink whatsoever may be taken between sunrise and sunset.