From a sermon by Saint Bernard, Abbot
The child to be born of you will be called holy, the Son of God, the fountain of wisdom, the Word of the Father on high. Through you, blessed Virgin,…
From the Pastoral Guide by Saint Gregory the Great, pope
A spiritual guide should be silent when discretion requires and speak when words are of service. Otherwise he may say what he should not or be silent when he should…
From a book on Christian formation by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop
Whoever is in Christ is a new creation; the old has passed away. Now by the “new creation” Paul means the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in a heart that is…
From a letter written to all the faithful by Saint Francis of Assisi
Let us produce worthy fruits of penance. Let us also love our neighbors as ourselves. Let us have charity and humility. Let us give alms because these cleanse our souls…
From a letter to the Philippians by Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr
May God the father of our Lord Jesus Christ and the eternal high priest himself, the son of God, Jesus Christ, build you up in faith and in truth and…
From a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot
He has given his angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways. These words should fill you with respect, inspire devotion and instill confidence; respect for the…
From the autobiography of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin
When I had looked upon the mystical body of the Church, I recognized myself in none of the members which Saint Paul described, and what is more, I desired to…
From the prologue of the commentary on Isaiah by Saint Jerome, priest
I interpret as I should, following the command of Christ: Search the Scriptures, and Seek and you shall find. Christ will not say to me what he said to the Jews: You erred, not knowing…
From the beginning of a letter to the Philippians by Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr
I rejoice with you greatly in the Lord Jesus Christ because you have assumed the pattern of true love and have rightly helped on their way those who were in…