Baptismal regeneration – Saint Justin, martyr
Through Christ we received new life and we consecrated ourselves to God. I will explain the way in which we did this. Those who believe what we teach is true…
Let us sing to the Lord a song of love – Saint Augustine, bishop
Sing to the Lord a new song; his praise is in the assembly of the saints. We are urged to sing a new song to the Lord, as new men…
A chosen race, a royal priesthood – Saint Bede the Venerable, priest
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood. This praise was given long ago by Moses to the ancient people of God, and now the apostle Peter rightly gives it…
The celebration of the eucharist – Saint Justin, martyr
No one may share the eucharist with us unless he believes that what we teach is true, unless he is washed in the regenerating waters of baptism for the remission…
God’s plan of salvation – Sacrosanctum Concilium
In his desire that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, God spoke in former times to our forefathers through the prophets, on many…
The precious and life-giving cross of Christ – Saint Theodore the Studite
How precious the gift of the cross, how splendid to contemplate! In the cross there is no mingling of good and evil, as in the tree of paradise: it is…
The inheritance of the new covenant – Saint Gaudentius of Brescia, bishop
The heavenly sacrifice, instituted by Christ, is the most gracious legacy of his new covenant. On the night he was delivered up to be crucified he left us this gift…
The contest of faith – Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr
The blessed Apostle teaches us how to arm and prepare ourselves: Put round you the belt of truth; put on the breastplate of righteousness; for shoes wear zeal for the…
The sacrament of unity and love – Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop
The holy Trinity, the one true God, is of its nature unity, equality and love, and by one divine activity sanctifies its adopted sons. That is why Scripture says that…