From the constitution on the sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council
Christ is always present to his Church, especially in the actions of the liturgy. He is present in the sacrifice of the Mass, in the person of the minister (it…
From a homily by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop
Paul, more than anyone else, has shown us what man really is, and in what our nobility consists, and of what virtue this particular animal is capable. Each day he…
From The Introduction to the Devout Life, by Saint Francis de Sales, bishop
When God the Creator made all things, he commanded the plants to bring forth fruit each according to its own kind; he has likewise commanded Christians, who are the living…
From a letter by Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop
Notice at the conclusion of our prayer we never say, “through the Holy Spirit” but rather “through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.” Through the mystery of the Incarnation, Jesus…
From the dogmatic constitution on the Church of the Second Vatican Council
In his wisdom and goodness the eternal Father created the whole world according to his supremely free and mysterious purpose and decreed that men should be raised up to share…
From a treatise On Virgins by Saint Ambrose, bishop
Today is the birthday of a virgin; let us imitate her purity. It is the birthday of a martyr; let us offer ourselves in sacrifice. It is the birthday of…
From a letter to the Ephesians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr
Try to gather together more frequently to give thanks to God and to praise him. For when you come together frequently, Satan’s powers are undermined, and the destruction that he…
From a Letter to the Ephesians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr
It is right for you to give glory in every way to Jesus Christ who has given glory to you; you must be made holy in all things by being…
From a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement I, pope and martyr
God’s blessing must be our objective, and the way to win it our study. Search the records of ancient times. Why was our father Abraham blessed? Was it not because…