From a commentary on Luke by Saint Ambrose, bishop
Mary visits Elizabeth When the angel revealed his message to the Virgin Mary he gave her a sign to win her trust. He told her of the motherhood of an…
From a homily In Praise of the Virgin Mother by Saint Bernard, abbot
The whole world awaits Mary’s reply You have heard, O Virgin, that you will conceive and bear a son; you have heard that it will not be by man but…
From a treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop and martyr
The plan of redemption through the Incarnation God is man’s glory. Man is the vessel which receives God’s action and all his wisdom and power. Just as a doctor is…
From a letter to Diognetus
God has revealed his love through the Son No man has ever seen God or known him, but God has revealed himself to us through faith, by which alone it…
From a letter by Saint Leo the Great, pope
The mystery of our reconciliation with God To speak of our Lord, the son of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as true and perfect man is of no value to us…
From a treatise Against Heresies, by Saint Irenaeus, bishop and martyr
When Christ comes, God will be seen by men There is one God, who by his word and wisdom created all things and set them in order. His Word is…
From the Imitation of Christ
On humility and peace Do not care much who is with you and who is against you; but make it your greatest care that God is with you in everything…
From a spiritual Canticle by Saint John of the Cross, priest
The knowledge of the mystery hidden in Christ Jesus Though holy doctors have uncovered many mysteries and wonders, and devout souls have understood them in this earthly condition of ours,…
From a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop
The Voice is John, the Word is Christ John is the voice, but the Lord is the Word who was in the beginning. John is the voice that lasts for…