From a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop
We do not preach only one coming of Christ, but a second as well, much more glorious than the first. The first coming was marked by patience; the second will…
From a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop
Let us sing alleluia here on earth, while we still live in anxiety, so that we may sing it one day in heaven in full security. Why do we…
From a homily on the Gospel of John by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop
After Andrew had stayed with Jesus and had learned much from him, he did not keep this treasure to himself, but hastened to share it with his brother. Notice…
From a homily on Matthew by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop
As long as we are sheep, we overcome and, though surrounded by countless wolves, we emerge victorious; but if we turn into wolves, we are overcome, for we lose the…
From a homily attributed to Saint Macarius, bishop
When God was displeased with the Jews, he delivered Jerusalem to the enemy, and they were conquered by those who hated them; there were no more sacrifices or feasts. Likewise…
From a treatise on John by Saint Augustine, bishop
We Christians are the light, at least by comparison with unbelievers. Thus the Apostle says: For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk then…
From a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope
The Lord says: Unless your justice exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven. How indeed can justice exceed, unless compassion rises…
From a notebook On Prayer by Origen, priest
The kingdom of God, in the words of our Lord and Savior, does not come for all to see; nor shall they say: Behold, here it is, or behold, there…
From a letter of Saint Paul Le-Bao-Tinh sent to students of the Seminary of Ke-Vinh in 1843
I, Paul, in chains for the name of Christ, wish to relate to you the trials besetting me daily, in order that you may be inflamed with love for…