From a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop
After the Lord had shown what wicked shepherds esteem, he also spoke about what they neglect. The defects of the sheep are widespread. There are very few healthy and sound…
From a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop
In recalling how they treated him, the Apostle does not want to appear forgetful of the honor they did him. Therefore he gives testimony that they received him like an…
From a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop
As for those who cannot support themselves with their own hands as Paul did, let them take from the milk of the sheep, let them receive what is necessary for…
From a letter by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr
Words cannot express how great was the exultation and delight here when we heard of your good fortune and brave deeds: how you stood out as a leader of your…
From the beginning of a sermon On Pastors by Saint Augustine, bishop
The word of the Lord came to me and said: Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel and speak to the shepherds of Israel. We just heard this reading…
From a discourse by Saint Andrew of Crete, bishop
We are celebrating the feast of the cross which drove away darkness and brought in the light. As we keep this feast, we are lifted up with the crucified Christ,…
From a homily by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop
The waters have risen and severe storms are upon us, but we do not fear drowning, for we stand firmly upon a rock. Let the sea rage, it cannot break…
From a discourse on the psalms by Saint Bruno, priest
How beautiful are your tabernacles! My soul longs to reach the courts of the Lord, the fullness of the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the Lord. He then explains why he…
From a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot
Let us take our stand on secure ground, leaning with all our strength on Christ, the most solid rock, according to the words: He set my feet on a rock and…