From a homily on the gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope
The Lord sends his disciples out to preach in twos in order to teach us silently that whoever fails in charity toward his neighbor should by no means take upon…
From a letter to the Romans by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr
I am writing to all the churches to let it be known that I will gladly die for God if only you do not stand in my way. I plead…
From an instruction by Saint Columban, abbot
How blessed, how fortunate, are those servants whom the Lord will find watchful when he comes. Blessed is the time of waiting when we stay awake for the Lord,…
From a work by Saint Teresa of Avila, virgin
If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He…
From a commentary on Haggai by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop
When our Savior came, he appeared as a divine temple, glorious beyond any comparison, far more splendid and excellent than the older temple. He exceeded the old as much as…
From a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope
Let us listen to what the Lord says as he sends the preachers forth: The harvest is great but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest…
From the first instruction by Saint Vincent of Lerins, priest
Is there to be no development of religion in the Church of Christ? Certainly, there is to be development and on the largest scale. Who can be so grudging to…
From a letter to the Philadelphians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr
For all who belong to God and Jesus Christ are with the bishop; all who repent and return to the unity of the Church will also belong to God, that…
From a letter to the Trallians by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr
Make yourselves gentle, and be born again in the faith which is the body of the Lord and in the love which is the blood of Jesus Christ. No one…