From the dogmatic constitution on the Church of the Second Vatican Council
The Church, to which we are all called in Christ Jesus and in which we acquire holiness through the grace of God, will reach its perfection only in the glory…
From a sermon by Saint Anselm, bishop
Blessed Lady, sky and stars, earth and rivers, day and night—everything that is subject to the power or use of man—rejoice that through you they are in some sense restored…
From commentary on Isaiah by Eusebius of Caesarea
The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight the paths of our God. The prophecy makes clear that it is to be fulfilled,…
From a letter by Saint Ambrose, bishop
You have entered upon the office of bishop. Sitting at the helm of the Church, you pilot the ship against the waves. Take firm hold of the rudder of faith…
From the Proslogion by Saint Anselm, bishop
Insignificant man, escape from your everyday business for a short while, hide for a moment from your restless thoughts. Break off from your cares and troubles and be less concerned…
From a commentary on the Diatessaron by Saint Ephrem, deacon
To prevent his disciples from asking the time of his coming, Christ said: About that hour no one knows, neither the angels nor the Son. It is not for you to…
From a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot
We know that there are three comings of the Lord. The third lies between the other two. It is invisible, while the other two are visible. In the first coming…
From the letters to Saint Ignatius by Saint Francis Xavier, priest
We have visited the villages of the new converts who accepted the Christian religion a few years ago. No Portuguese live here—the country is so utterly barren and poor. The…
From a pastoral letter by Saint Charles Borromeo, bishop
Beloved, now is the acceptable time spoken of by the Spirit, the day of salvation, peace and reconciliation: the great season of Advent. This is the time eagerly awaited by…