From the treatise on the psalms by Saint Hilary, bishop
The meaning of “the fear of the Lord” Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. Notice that when Scripture speaks of the fear of the Lord…
From the treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop and martyr
Through foreshadowing of the future, Israel was learning reverence for God and perseverance in his service From the beginning God created man out of his own generosity. He chose the…
From a commentary on the psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop
The passion of the whole body of Christ Lord, I have cried to you, hear me. This is a prayer we can all say. This is not my prayer, but that…
From the Catecheses of Saint John Chrysostom, bishop
Christ and Moses The Israelites witnessed marvels; you also will witness marvels, greater and more splendid than those which accompanied them on their departure from Egypt. You did not see…
From a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope
The law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ The Lord reveals his glory in the presence of chosen witnesses. His body is like that of…
From the pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern world of the Second Vatican Council
Man’s deeper questionings The world of today reveals itself as at once powerful and weak, capable of achieving the best or the worst. There lies open before it the way…
From the Mirror of Love by Saint Aelred, abbot
Christ, the model of brotherly love The perfection of brotherly love lies in the love of one’s enemies. We can find no greater inspiration for this than grateful remembrance of…
From a homily by Saint Asterius of Amasea, bishop
Be shepherds like the Lord You were made in the image of God. If then you wish to resemble him, follow his example. Since the very name you bear as…
From a demonstration by Aphraates, bishop
Circumcision of the heart Law and covenant have been entirely changed. God changed the first pact with Adam, and gave a new one to Noah. He gave another to Abraham,…