From the pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern world of the Second Vatican Council
Peace is not the mere absence of war or the simple maintenance of a balance of power between forces, nor can it be imposed at the dictate of absolute power….
From the second letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians
We are not discouraged; rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this momentary light affliction is producing for us…
From a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot
When we commemorate the saints we are inflamed with another yearning: that Christ our life may also appear to us as he appeared to them and that we may one…
From a discourse Against the Arians by Saint Athanasius, bishop
An impress of Wisdom has been created in us and in all his works. Therefore, the true Wisdom which shaped the world claims for himself all that bears his image,…
From a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement I, pope and martyr
Let us put on the unity of mind, thinking humble thoughts, exercising self-control, keeping ourselves far from all backbiting and slander, being righteous in deed, and not in word only….
From a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement I, pope and martyr
Consider, beloved, how the Lord keeps reminding us of the resurrection that is to come, of which he has made the Lord Jesus Christ the firstfruits by raising him from…
From a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop
Our Lord Jesus Christ has appointed certain men to be guides and teachers of the world and stewards of his divine mysteries. Now he bids them to shine out like…
From a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope and martyr
Let us fix our gaze on the Father and Creator of the whole world, and let us hold on to his peace and blessings, his splendid and surpassing gifts. Let…
From a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop
The holy Apostle has told us that the human race takes its origin from two men, Adam and Christ; two men equal in body but unequal in merit, wholly alike…