From a commentary on the Diatessaron by Saint Ephrem, deacon
God’s word is an inexhaustible spring of life Lord, who can comprehend even one of your words? We lose more of it than we grasp, like those who drink from…
From a sermon by Blessed Isaac of Stella, abbot
The preeminence of charity Why, brothers, are we so little concerned to seek one another’s well-being, so that where we see a greater need, we might show a greater readiness…
From a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope
Recognize the dignity of your nature Our Lord Jesus Christ, born true man without ever ceasing to be true God, began in his person a new creation and by the…
From an explanation of Paul’s letter to the Galatians by Saint Augustine, bishop
Let Christ be formed in you The Apostle says, Be like me, for though born a Jew, by reason of spiritual discernment I now consider carnal things of small importance. And…
From the books of Dialogues by Saint Gregory the Great, pope
She who loved more could do more Scholastica, the sister of Saint Benedict, had been consecrated to God from her earliest years. She was accustomed to visiting her brother once…
From a homily on Genesis by Origen, priest
The sacrifice of Abraham Abraham took wood for the burnt offering and placed it upon Isaac his son, and he took fire and a sword in his hands, and together…
From a short discourse by Saint Bonaventure, bishop
He who knows Jesus Christ can understand all sacred Scripture The source of sacred Scripture was not human research but divine revelation. This revelation comes from the Father of Light from…
From an explanation of Paul’s letter to the Galatians by Saint Augustine, bishop
Let us understand the workings of God’s grace Paul writes to the Galatians to make them understand that by God’s grace they are no longer under the law. When the…
From an account of the martyrdom of Saint Paul Miki and his companions, by a contemporary writer
You shall be my witnesses The crosses were set in place. Father Pasio and Father Rodriguez took turns encouraging the victims. Their steadfast behavior was wonderful to see. The Father…