All this was a sign of what was to come – Saint Ambrose, bishop
“The law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” Marah was a spring of bitter water. When Moses threw wood into it, its water became sweet….
Mary conceived in her soul before she conceived in her body – Saint Leo the Great, pop
A royal virgin of the house of David is chosen. She is to bear a holy child, one who is both God and man. She is to conceive him in…
Catechesis on the rites preceding baptism – Saint Ambrose, bishop
We gave a daily instruction on right conduct when the readings were taken from the history of the patriarchs or the maxims of Proverbs. These readings were intended to instruct…
From a discourse on the psalms – Saint Augustine, bishop
The temple that Solomon built to the Lord was a type and figure of the future Church as well as of the body of the Lord. For this reason Christ…
From a letter to the Corinthians – Saint Clement, pope and martyr
Beloved, see what a marvelous thing love is; its perfection is beyond our expression. Who can truly love save those to whom God grants it? We ought to beg and…
God’s temple is holy; you are his temple – Saint Ambrose, bishop
My Father and I will come and make our home with him. Let your door stand open to receive him, unlock your soul to him, offer him a welcome in your…
Put Christ before everything – Saint Benedict, abbot
The Lord as he seeks the one who will do his work among the throng of people to whom he makes that appeal, says again: Which of you wants to live…
Whether they like it or not, those who are outside the Church are our brothers – Saint Augustine, bishop
We entreat you, brothers, as earnestly as we are able, to have charity, not only for one another, but also for those who are outside the Church. Of these some…
A sacrifice to God is a contrite spirit – Saint Augustine, bishop
I acknowledge my transgression, says David. If I admit my fault, then you will pardon it. Let us never assume that if we live good lives we will be without…