The gift of God, the source of all goodness – Saint Methodius of Sicily, bishop
The woman who invites us to this banquet is both a wife and virgin. To use the analogy of Paul, she is the bride who has been betrothed to one…
Let us understand the workings of God’s grace – Saint Augustine, bishop
Paul writes to the Galatians to make them understand that by God’s grace they are no longer under the law. When the Gospel was preached to them, there were some…
Man and his activity – Gaudium et spes
The activity of man, as it has its origin in man, has man also as its end. Man through his work not only introduces change into things and into society;…
Let us receive the light whose brilliance is eternal – Saint Sophronius, bishop
Our lighted candles are a sign of the divine splendor of the one who comes to expel the dark shadows of evil and to make the whole universe radiant with…
Even in time of persecution let the cross be your joy – Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop
Certainly in times of tranquility the cross should give you joy. But maintain the same faith in times of persecution. Otherwise you will be a friend of Jesus in times…
I have always labored out of love – Saint John Bosco, priest
I give you as a model the charity of Paul which he showed to his new converts. They often reduced him to tears and entreaties when he found them lacking…
In Christ are the first fruits of the resurrection – Saint Irenaeus, bishop and martyr
The Word of God became man, the Son of God became the Son of Man, in order to unite man with himself and make him, by adoption, a son of…
The hearts and minds of all believers were one – Saint Hilary of Poitiers, bishop
It is pleasant and good for brothers to dwell in unity. The prophet suggested a comparison for this good and pleasant activity when he said: It is like the ointment…
Christ has called us to his kingdom and glory – Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr
I celebrate the glory of Jesus Christ as God, because he is responsible for your wisdom, well aware as I am of the perfection of your unshakeable faith. You are…