From a treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr
He has given us life; he has also taught us how to pray Dear brothers, the commands of the Gospel are nothing else than God’s lessons, the foundations on which…
From a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope
The Church of Christ rises on the firm foundation of Peter’s faith Out of the whole world one man, Peter, is chosen to preside at the calling of all nations,…
From a commentary on the psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop
In Christ we suffered temptation, and in him we overcame the devil Hear, O God, my petition, listen to my prayer. Who is speaking? An individual, it seems. See if it…
From the treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop and martyr
The friendship of God Our Lord, the Word of God, first drew men to God as servants, but later he freed those made subject to him. He himself testified to…
From a homily by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop
Prayer is the light of the spirit Prayer and converse with God is a supreme good: it is a partnership and union with God. As the eyes of the body…
From a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope
Purification of spirit through fasting and almsgiving Dear friends, at every moment the earth is full of the mercy of God, and nature itself is a lesson for all the faithful in…
From a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement I, pope and martyr
Repent Let us fix our attention on the blood of Christ and recognize how precious it is to God his Father, since it was shed for our salvation and brought…
From the Discourses against the Arians by Saint Athanasius, bishop
We know the Father through creative and incarnate Wisdom The only-begotten Son, the Wisdom of God, created the entire universe. Scripture says: You have made all things by your wisdom, and…
From a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot
On the search for wisdom Let us work for the food which does not perish—our salvation. Let us work in the vineyard of the Lord to earn our daily wage…