In the Name of the father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, the One God, Amen. Peace and
grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

"Whoever lives a life of faith, lives in peace surrendering his whole life to God,
and accepting everything in faith from His loving hands."

H.H. Pope Shenouda III.

"He who hides envy in his heart is like the one who keeps a serpent in his
lap."

Mar Ephraim.

"There is no form of virtue through which a man may become akin to God and united
with Him that is not dependent upon love and encompassed by it."

St. Theodoros.

"An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like
rottenness in his bones."

Proverbs 12:4

"Love is a holy state of the soul, disposing it to value knowledge of God above
all created things. We cannot attain lasting possession of such love while we are still
attached to anything worldly."

St. Maximos the Confessor.

"We should actively and eagerly cultivate hospitality, so that we may receive not
only angels, but also God Himself."

St. Theodoros.

"The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked
leads them astray."

Proverbs 12:26

"The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will abide in
satisfaction."

Proverbs 19:23

"If you are a friend of Christ you should have as friends persons who are of
benefit to you and contribute to your way of life. Let your friends be men of peace,
spiritual brethren."

St Theodorus.

"Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all
the day."

Proverbs 23:17

Peace and grace.

"The Word was made flesh in order to offer up this Body for all,  and that
we, partaking of His Spirit, might be deified."

Saint Athanasius the Apostolic. 298-373 AD.