From a homily on Saint Agatha by Saint Methodius of Sicily, bishop
The gift of God, the source of all goodness My fellow Christians, our annual celebration of a martyr’s feast has brought us together. She achieved renown in the early Church…
From the Catecheses by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop
Even in time of persecution let the cross be your joy The Catholic Church glories in every deed of Christ. Her supreme glory, however, is the cross. Well aware of…
From the treatise On Spiritual Perfection by Diadochus of Photice
The mind has a spiritual sense which teaches us to distinguish between good and evil The light of true knowledge makes it possible to discern without error the difference between…
From a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop
Let us receive the light whose brilliance is eternal In honor of the divine mystery that we celebrate today, let us all hasten to meet Christ. Everyone should be eager…
From a commentary on the psalms by Saint Hilary of Poitiers, bishop
The hearts and minds of all believers were one Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell in unity! It is good and pleasant for brothers to dwell…
From a letter to the Church of Smyrna by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr
Christ has called us to his kingdom and glory From Ignatius, known as Theophorus, to the Church of God the Father and of Jesus Christ, his beloved, at Smyrna in…
From the pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern world of the Second Vatican Council
The mystery of death In the face of death the enigma of human existence reaches its climax. Man is not only the victim of pain and the progressive deterioration of…
From a commentary on the psalms by Saint John Fisher, bishop and martyr
The wonderful works of God First God freed Israel from the bondage of Egypt by performing many signs and wonders. He permitted them to cross the Red Sea dry-shod. He…
From a conference by Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest
The cross exemplifies every virtue Why did the Son of God have to suffer for us? There was a great need, and it can be considered in a twofold way:…