Words of Wisdom: Recent Episodes
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Be inspired by the writings of the Early Fathers of the Church and the saints! The readings are taken from the second reading of the Office of Readings.
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A letter from St Aloysius Gonzaga to his mother - God's mercies shall be my song for ever
From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Romans - Let me not only be called a Christian, but prove to be one
"On the feast of Corpus Christi", by St Thomas Aquinas - O precious and wonderful banquet!
Bishop Baldwin of Canterbury: treatise 6 - The Lord sees our thoughts and the intentions of our hearts
The Moral Reflections on Job by Pope St Gregory the Great - The Church rises like the dawn
The Moral Reflections on Job by Pope St Gregory the Great - Sound teaching avoids pride
A letter of St Athanasius - Light, radiance and grace are in the Trinity and from the Trinity
From the Acts of the martyrdom of Saint Justin and his companion saints - I have accepted the true doctrines of the Christians
A sermon by St Bede the Venerable - Mary proclaims the greatness of the Lord working in her soul
From the Confessions of St Augustine - Whoever I may be, Lord, I lie exposed to your scrutin
From an allocution by Pope Paul VI at the Second Vatican Council - The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - The sending of the Holy Spirit
A reading from a 6th-century African author - The Church in its unity speaks in the language of every nation
From a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop - If I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you
From "Lumen gentium", the Second Vatican Council's dogmatic constitution on the Church - The mission of the Holy Spirit in the church
From the treatise On the Holy Spirit by Saint Basil the Great, bishop - The work of the Holy Spirit
From the Instructions to Catechumens by St Cyril of Jerusalem - The living water of the Holy Spirit
From a homily on the Song of Songs by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop - The glory you gave to me, I have given to them
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - Our faith is increased by the Lord's ascension
From a sermon by Saint Augustine - No one has ever ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - The days between the resurrection and the ascension of the Lord
From a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop - What binds us together is Christ
From the treatise On the Trinity by Didymus of Alexandria - The Holy Spirit renews us in baptism
From the commentary on the second letter to the Corinthians by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop - God has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given us the ministry of reconciliation
From a sermon by Saint Ephraem, deacon - He whom the whole world cannot contain, Mary alone embraces
A commentary on Psalm 61 by St Augustine - The sufferings of Christ are not in Christ alone
From a treatise by Saint Gaudentius of Brescia, bishop - The Eucharist is The Lord's passover
From a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop - I am the vine, you are the branches
From the commentary on the letter to the Romans by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop - God's mercy has been extended to all; the whole world has been saved
From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the Corinthians - There are many paths but one Way
From the treatise On the Prescription against Heretics by Tertullian, priest - The preaching of the Apostles
From a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope - Christ the Good Shepherd
From the dialogue On Divine Providence by Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor - I tasted and I saw
From a sermon by Saint Ephraem, deacon - The cross of Christ gives life to the human race
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - The Eucharist, pledge of our resurrection
From the first apology in defence of the Christians by Saint Justin, martyr - Baptismal regeneration
From the commentary on the first letter of Peter by Saint Bede the Venerable, priest - A chosen race, a royal priesthood
From the first apology in defence of the Christians by Saint Justin, martyr - The celebration of the Eucharist
From the constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council - God's plan of salvation
From a sermon by Saint Theodore the Studite - The precious and life-giving cross of Christ
From a sermon by Saint Gaudentius of Brescia, bishop - The inheritance of the new Covenant
From a book addressed to Monimus by Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop - The sacrament of unity and love
From an Easter homily by an ancient author - Christ the source of resurrection and life
From a discourse by Saint Anastasius of Antioch - It was necessary that Christ should suffer and so enter into his glory
From an Easter homily by Saint Melito of Sardis, bishop - The Lamb that was slain has delivered us from death and given us life
From the book On the Holy Spirit by Saint Basil the Great, bishop - By one death and resurrection the world was saved
From the discourse "On the Palm Branches" by Saint Andrew of Crete - Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; blessed is the King of Israel.
From a treatise on faith addressed to Peter by Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop - Christ offered himself for us
From "Lumen gentium", the Second Vatican Council's dogmatic constitution on the Church - The Church as sacrament of unity and salvation
A commentary of St Augustine on Psalm 85 - Jesus Christ prays for us and in us and is the object of our prayers
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - The Cross of Christ is the source of all blessings, the cause of all graces
From the commentary on the penitential psalms (1555) by St John Fisher, bishop and martyr - If anyone should sin, we have an advocate before the Father
From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop - Keep the coming feast of the Lord through deeds, not words
From a letter of Saint Leo the Great, pope - The mystery of man's reconciliation with God
From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop - The Paschal sacrament brings together in unity of faith those who are far away
From a sermon by Saint Bernardine of Siena, priest - The faithful foster-father and guardian
From a treatise on John by St Augustine - Christ is the way to the light, the truth and the life
The Moral Reflections on Job by Pope St Gregory the Great - The mystery of our new life in Christ
From the book addressed to Autolycus by Saint Theophilus of Antioch, bishop - Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God
From a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop - Prayer knocks, fasting obtains, mercy receives
From the treatise on Flight from the World by Saint Ambrose, bishop - Hold fast to God, the one true good
From a treatise on the psalms by Saint Hilary of Poitiers - The meaning of "the fear of the Lord"
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - Israel was learning reverence for God and perseverance in his service
From a commentary of St Augustine on Psalm 140 - The passion of the whole body of Christ
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - The Law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ
From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" on the Church in the modern world - Man's deeper questionings
From a treatise on the Lord's Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr - He has given us life: he has also taught us how to pray
From a commentary of St Augustine on Psalm 60 - In Christ we suffered temptation, and in him we overcame the Devil
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - Purification of spirit through fasting and almsgiving
From a sermon on Ecclesiastes by St Gregory of Nyssa - There is a time to be born and a time to die
From a sermon on Ecclesiastes by St Gregory of Nyssa - Christ is our head, and the wise man keeps his eyes upon him
From a treatise on Charity by St Maximus the Confessor - Without love everything is in vain
From an address by Pope Pius XII to newly married couples - The wife - the radiant sun of the family
The Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose: Psalm 36 - Open your lips, and let God's word be heard
The commentary on Proverbs by Procopius of Gaza - The Wisdom of God has mixed wine for us and set up a feast
A reading from the homilies of Origen on the book of Joshua - We are built up as living stones into the house and altar of God
From a commentary on the Diatessaron by Saint Ephraem, deacon - God's word is an inexhaustible spring of life
From the books of Dialogues by Saint Gregory the Great, pope - She who loved more could do more
From an account of the martyrdom of Saint Paul Miki and his companions, by a contemporary writer - You shall be my witnesses
From an explanation of Paul's letter to the Galatians by Saint Augustine, bishop - Let us understand the workings of God's grace
From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" on the Church in the modern world - Human activity
From a homily by a spiritual writer of the fourth century - May you be filled to the complete fullness of Christ
From a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop - Let us receive the light whose brilliance is eternal
From the treatise "On Spiritual Perfection" by Diadochus of Photiké - The mind's sense of taste teaches the art of spiritual discernment
From a treatise on the psalms by Saint Hilary of Poitiers - The hearts and minds of all believers were one
From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Church of Smyrna - Christ has called us to his kingdom and glory
From a homily by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop - For love of Christ, Paul bore every burden
From The Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales, bishop - Devotion must be practised in different ways
From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" on the Church in the modern world - The holiness of married life and family life
From the constitution on the sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council - Christ is present to his Church
From a treatise On Virgins by Saint Ambrose, bishop - Too young to be punished, yet old enough for a martyr's crown
From the treatise "On Spiritual Perfection" by Diadochus of Photiké - We should love God alone
From a letter by Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop - Christ lives for ever to make intercession for us
From "Lumen gentium", the Second Vatican Council's dogmatic constitution on the Church - Behold! I will save my people
From the Life of Saint Antony by Saint Athanasius, bishop - Saint Antony receives his vocation
From a treatise On Virgins by Saint Ambrose, bishop - Too young to be punished, yet old enough for a martyr's crown
From a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop - Through Mary, the Father's blessing has shone forth on mankind
From the treatise on the Trinity by Saint Hilary of Poitiers - May I serve you by making you known
From the Discourse Against the Pagans by Saint Athanasius, bishop - The word of the Father gives order, direction and unity to creation
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - Knowledge of the Father consists in the self-revelation of the Son
From the Detailed Rules for Monks by Saint Basil the Great, bishop - The ability to love is within each of us
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - The Lord has made his salvation known to the whole world
From a sermon by Saint Augustine - By the vision of the Word our needs will be fulfilled
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - The birthday of the Lord is the birthday of peace
From a sermon of St Bernard of Clairvaux - In the fullness of time there came also the fullness of God
From a sermon of St Quodvultdeus - Even before they learn to speak, they proclaim Christ
From a treatise by St Augustine on the first epistle of John - The flesh revealed Life itself
From a sermon by Saint Augustine - Truth has arisen from the earth and justice has looked down from heaven
From a treatise by St Hippolytus against the Noetic heresy - The hidden sacrament is revealed
From a commentary by St Ambrose on St Luke's Gospel - The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - The operation of the redeeming Incarnation
From the Dogmatic Constitution "Dei Verbum" of the Second Vatican Council - Christ fulfils all prophecies
From a Spiritual Canticle of St John of the Cross - Recognising the mystery hidden within Christ Jesus
From a book on virginity, by St Ambrose - You light up your grace of body with the radiance of your mind
From the traditional narrative called "Nican Mopohua" (16th century) - Truly I, your Mother, am here
From "Lumen gentium", the Second Vatican Council's dogmatic constitution on the Church - The eschatological character of the pilgrim Church
From The Ascent of Mount Carmel, by St John of the Cross - In Christ, God has spoken to us
A commentary on Isaiah by Eusebius of Caesarea - A voice of one crying in the wilderness
From a letter from St Francis Xavier to St Ignatius - Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel
From a commentary on Diatessaron by Saint Ephraem, deacon - Keep watch: he is to come again
From the Instructions to Catechumens by St Cyril of Jerusalem - The twofold coming of Christ
From a sermon by Saint Augustine - Let us sing Alleluia to God, who is good and frees us from evil
From the treatise of St Cyprian on mortality - Let us shut out the fear of death and meditate upon immortality
From a sermon said to be by St Macarius - Woe to the souls where Christ does not dwell!
From the treatise of St John Eudes on the kingdom of Jesus - The Mystery of Christ in us and in the Church
From a letter of Conrad of Marburg, Saint Elizabeth's spiritual director - Elizabeth recognised and loved Christ in the poor
From St Albert the Great's commentary on the Gospel according to Luke - A shepherd and a teacher for the building of Christ's body
From the treatise of St Fulgentius of Ruspe on the forgiveness of sins - Whoever conquers will not be harmed by the second death
From a commentary of St Augustine on Psalm 95 - Let us not resist the first advent, and the second will not terrify us
From Pope Pius XI's encyclical "Ecclesiam Dei" - He gave his life for the unity of the Church
From a sermon of St Caesarius of Arles - Baptism makes every one of us into a temple of God
From St Ambrose's book on the death of his brother Satyrus - Let us die with Christ, to live with Christ
From a sermon of St Bernard of Clairvaux - Let us make haste to our brethren who are awaiting us
From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" on the Church in the modern world - We must re-educate our minds towards peace
From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" on the Church in the modern world - The promotion of peace
From the dialogue On Divine Providence by Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor - How good and how delightful is your spirit, Lord, in all men!
From a commentary on the gospel of John by St Cyril of Alexandria - As the father sent me, so I am sending you
From a discourse "Against the Arians" by St Athanasius - Wisdom's likeness and image is created in God's works
From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the Corinthians - God is faithful in his promises
From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the Corinthians - Let us not be fugitives from the will of God
From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the Corinthians - In his goodness to all, God gives order and harmony to the world
From a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop - The word, the wisdom of God, was made flesh
From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Romans - I am God's wheat and shall be ground by the teeth of wild animals
From St Augustine: The City of God - Everywhere a spotless sacrifice is being offered to my name
From the discourses addressed to Thalassius by Saint Maximus the Confessor - The light that enlightens every man
From the opening address of Pope John XXIII to the Second Vatican Council - The loving Church is the mother of all
From St Fulgentius of Ruspe's Tract against Fabian - Sharing in the body and blood of the Lord sanctifies us
From a commentary on Haggai by St Cyril of Alexandria - My name is great among the nations
From a sermon of St Bernard of Clairvaux - We should meditate on the mysteries of salvation
From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Philadelphians - One bishop with the presbyters and deacons
From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Trallians - Faith is the body of the Lord and love is his blood
From a letter from St Francis of Assisi to all the faithful - We must be simple, humble and pure
From St Ambrose on Cain and Abel - Above all, we should pray for the whole body of the Church
From the Pastoral Guide, by Pope St Gregory the Great - Let the pastor be discreetly silent, and to the point when he speaks
From the autobiography of St Therese of Lisieux - In the heart of the church I will be love
From a commentary on Isaiah by St Jerome - Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ
From a sermon of Pope St Gregory the Great - The word "angel" denotes a function rather than a nature
From A writing of St Vincent de Paul - Serving the poor is to be preferred above all things
From a treatise on the psalms by Saint Hilary of Poitiers - The water of the river gives joy to God's city
From a sermon by St Bede the Venerable - Jesus saw him through the eys of mercy and chose him
From the final exhortation of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, priest and martyr - Faith is crowned by love and perserverance
From St Augustine's sermon on Pastors - Insist upon the message, whether it be welcome or not
From St Robert Bellarmine, 'On the Ascent of the Soul to God' - Turn my heart to your decrees
From the homilies of St Bernard of Clairvaux on the glories of the Virgin Mother - Think of Mary and invoke her in all situations
From an oration by St Athanasius on the incarnation of the Word - Make our lives new as they were at the beginning
From a sermon by Blessed Isaac of Stella, abbot - It is not Christ's will to forgive without the Church
From a discourse by Saint Andrew of Crete - The old has passed away: all things are made new
From a sermon of St Bernard of Clairvaux - I shall stand upon my watch-tower to see what the Lord will say to me
From a sermon on the Beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great - Whoever loves your law will have abundant peace
From a sermon of St Gregory the Great - For the love of Christ I do not spare myself in preaching him
From a sermon on the Beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great - Blessed are the poor in spirit
From a sermon on the Beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great - I shall put my laws within them
From a homily by St Bede the Venerable, priest - Precursor of Christ in birth and death
From a homily on the first letter to the Corinthians by St John Chrysostom, bishop - The weakness of God is stronger than men
From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" on the Church in the modern world - The foreshadowing of the new age
From a sermon of St Bernard of Clairvaux - I love because I love, I love that I may love
From The Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose: Psalm 48 - The one mediator of God and men is the man Christ Jesus
From Bishop Baldwin of Canterbury's Treatise on the Angel's Greeting - A flower grew up from the root of Jesse
From admonitions to his son by Saint Stephen - Son, listen to your father's instruction
The Apostolic Constitution of Pope Pius XII on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Your body is holy and glorious
From a homily on Matthew by St John Chrysostom, bishop - Salt of the earth and light of the world
From a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop - Through Mary, the Father's blessing has shone forth on mankind
From a sermon on Baptism by St Pacian, bishop - Let us follow a new way of life through the Spirit
From A letter of St Clare to Blessed Agnes of Prague - Consider the poverty, humility and charity of Christ
From A sermon preached by St Augustine on the feast day of St Laurence - He administered the sacred chalice of Christ's blood
From a treatise On the Incarnation of the Lord by Theodoret of Cyr, bishop - By his wounds we are healed
From various writings on the history of the Order of Preachers - He spoke with God or about God
From the dialogue On Divine Providence by Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor - The bonds of love
From a sermon on the transfiguration of the Lord by Anastasius of Sinai, bishop - It is good for us to be here
From a Spiritual Canticle of St John of the Cross - I give myself as your spouse for ever
From A Catechism on prayer, by St John Mary Vianney - The noble task of man, to pray and to love
From the beginning of a letter attributed to Barnabas - Hope of life is the beginning and end of our faith
From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to Polycarp - Let everything be done for God's honour
From a sermon by Saint Augustine - Blessed are they who deserved to receive Christ in their homes
From the Instructions to Catechumens by St Cyril of Jerusalem - The Church, the bride of Christ
From the Instructions to Catechumens by St Cyril of Jerusalem - The Church, the assembly of God's people
From a homily on Matthew by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop - Sharers in the suffering of Christ
From a homily on the 2nd letter to the Corinthians by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop - I rejoice exceedingly in all my tribulations
From a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop - Through Mary, the Father's blessing has shone forth on mankind
From a homily on the Gospels by Gregory the Great, pope - She longed for Christ, though she thought he had been taken away
From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Magnesians - You have Jesus Christ within you
From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Magnesians - United in one prayer and one hope, in joy and holiness
From The beginning of St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Magnesians - We should be Christians in deed, as well as in name
From the treatise "On the Mysteries" by St Ambrose, bishop - The sacrament that you receive is effected by the words of Christ
From the Journey of the Mind to God by St Bonaventure - Mystical wisdom is revealed by the Holy Spirit
From the treatise "On the Mysteries" by St Ambrose, bishop - Instruction on the post-baptismal rites
From the treatise "On the Mysteries" by St Ambrose, bishop - Water does not sanctify the Holy Spirit
From the treatise "On the Mysteries" by St Ambrose, bishop - The many prefigurations of baptism in Scripture
From the beginning of the treatise "On the Mysteries" by St Ambrose, bishop - Catechesis on the rites preceding baptism
From a discourse of St Augustine on Psalm 126 - The true Solomon is our Lord Jesus Christ
From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the Corinthians - We are blessed if we fulfil the commands of the Lord in the harmony of love
From the Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose: Psalm 118 - God's temple is holy, and you are his temple
From the ancient document entitled "The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles" - The Eucharist
From a discourse of St Augustine on Psalm 32 - Whether they like it or not, those who are outside the church are our brothers
From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the Corinthians - Seek the good of all, not personal advantage
From the Instructions to Catechumens by St Cyril of Jerusalem - Confess your sins at the acceptable time
By St Augustine on the Predestination of the Saints - Jesus Christ, son of David according to the flesh
From St Jerome's homily on Psalm 41 to the newly baptized - I will go up to your glorious dwelling-place
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - Life in man is the glory of God; the life of man is the vision of God
From a letter by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop - Defender of the divine motherhood of the Virgin Mary
From St Aelred's treatise on spiritual friendship - True, perfect, and eternal friendship
From a letter from St Aloysius Gonzaga to his mother - God's mercies shall be my song for ever
From a treatise on Christian Perfection by St Gregory of Nyssa - The Christian is another Christ
"On the feast of Corpus Christi", by St Thomas Aquinas - O precious and wonderful banquet!
From St Cyprian's treatise on the Lord's Prayer - We must not pray in words only, but with deeds.
From St Cyprian's treatise on the Lord's Prayer - As God's children, let us remain in the peace of God.
From St Cyprian's treatise on the Lord's Prayer - After the support of bread, we ask for the forgiveness of sins
From a letter of St Athanasius - Light, radiance and grace are in the Trinity and from the Trinity
From The Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose: Psalm 1 - The delightful book of the psalms
From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Romans - My bodily desires have been crucified
From an allocution by Pope Paul VI at the Second Vatican Council - The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - The sending of the Holy Spirit
From a reading from a 6th-century African author - The Church in its unity speaks in the language of every nation
From the Exhortation to Martyrdom, by Origen - Sharing in Christ's sufferings, they will also share in his consolation
From the Acts of the martyrdom of Saint Justin and his companion saints - I have accepted the true doctrines of the Christians
A sermon by St Bede the Venerable - Mary proclaims the greatness of the Lord working in her soul
From the Instructions to Catechumens by St Cyril of Jerusalem - The living water of the Holy Spirit
From a homily on the Song of Songs by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop - The glory you gave to me, I have given to them
A letter by Pope St Gregory the Great - The nation of angels was bathed with the light of holy faith
From a sermon by Saint Augustine - No one has ever ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven
From the writings on revelation and temptation by St Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi - Come, Holy Spirit
From a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop - What binds us together is Christ
From the treatise On the Trinity by Didymus of Alexandria - The Holy Spirit renews us in baptism
From the commentary on the second letter to the Corinthians by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop - God has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given us the ministry of reconciliation
From a sermon of St Caesarius of Arles - He who bears witness to the truth will be a martyr of Christ
From a treatise by Saint Gaudentius of Brescia, bishop - The Eucharist is The Lord's passover
From a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop - I am the vine, you are the branches
A homily of St John Chrysostom on the Acts of the Apostles - Make known to us, Lord, the one you choose
From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the Corinthians - There are many paths but one Way
From the treatise on the Trinity by Saint Hilary of Poitiers - The unity of the faithful in God through the incarnation of the Word and the sacrament of the Eucharist
From a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop - Each one of us is called to be both a sacrifice to God and his priest
From a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope - Christ the Good Shepherd
From a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexandria - Christ gave his own body for the life of all men
From a sermon by Saint Ephraem, deacon - The cross of Christ gives life to the human race
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - The Eucharist, pledge of our resurrection
From the first apology in defence of the Christians by Saint Justin, martyr - Baptismal regeneration
From the treatise On the Prescription against Heretics by Tertullian, priest - The preaching of the Apostles
From the first apology in defence of the Christians by Saint Justin, martyr - The celebration of the Eucharist
From the constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council - God's plan of salvation
From the dialogue On Divine Providence by Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor - I tasted and I saw
From a sermon by Saint Gaudentius of Brescia, bishop - The inheritance of the new Covenant
From a book addressed to Monimus by Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop - The sacrament of unity and love
From an Easter homily by an ancient author - Christ the source of resurrection and life
From a discourse by Saint Anastasius of Antioch - It was necessary that Christ should suffer and so enter into his glory
From an Easter homily by Saint Melito of Sardis, bishop - The Lamb that was slain has delivered us from death and given us life
From the book On the Holy Spirit by Saint Basil the Great, bishop - By one death and resurrection the world was saved
From the discourse "On the Palm Branches" by Saint Andrew of Crete - Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; blessed is the King of Israel.
From a treatise on faith addressed to Peter by Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop - Christ offered himself for us
From "Lumen gentium", the Second Vatican Council's dogmatic constitution on the Church - The Church as sacrament of unity and salvation
A commentary of St Augustine on Psalm 85 - Jesus Christ prays for us and in us and is the object of our prayers
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - The Cross of Christ is the source of all blessings, the cause of all graces
From the commentary on the penitential psalms (1555) by St John Fisher, bishop and martyr - If anyone should sin, we have an advocate before the Father
From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop - Keep the coming feast of the Lord through deeds, not words
From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" on the Church in the modern world - All human activity is to find its purification in the Paschal mystery
From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop - The Paschal sacrament brings together in unity of faith those who are far away
From a homily on Leviticus by Origen, priest - Christ the High Priest makes atonement for our sins
From a treatise on John by St Augustine - Christ is the way to the light, the truth and the life
From a letter of Saint Leo the Great, pope - The mystery of man's reconciliation with God
From the book addressed to Autolycus by Saint Theophilus of Antioch, bishop - Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God
From a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop - Prayer knocks, fasting obtains, mercy receives
From a sermon by Saint Bernardine of Siena, priest - The faithful foster-father and guardian
From a treatise on the psalms by Saint Hilary of Poitiers - The meaning of "the fear of the Lord"
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - Israel was learning reverence for God and perseverance in his service
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - The Law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ
From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" on the Church in the modern world - Man's deeper questionings
From a treatise on the Lord's Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr - He has given us life: he has also taught us how to pray
A commentary of St Augustine on Psalm 60 - In Christ we suffered temptation, and in him we overcame the Devil
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - Purification of spirit through fasting and almsgiving
From the Confessions of St Augustine - Whoever I may be, Lord, I lie exposed to your scrutiny
From the Moral Reflections on Job by Pope St Gregory the Great - If we receive good from the hand of God, why should we not also receive evil?
From the Moral Reflections on Job by Pope St Gregory the Great - An upright and honest man who feared God and shunned evil.
From the Explanation on Ecclesiastes by St Gregory of Agrigentum - Come to the Lord and receive enlightenment
From the Explanation on Ecclesiastes by St Gregory of Agrigentum - My soul, rejoice in the Lord!
From a letter on the martyrdom of Saint Polycarp by the Church of Smyrna - A rich and pleasing sacrifice
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, pope - The Church of Christ rises on the firm foundation of Peter's faith
From a letter by Saint Peter Damian, bishop - Let us rejoice in the joy that follows sadness
From a treatise on Charity by St Maximus the Confessor - Without love everything is in vain
From a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop - Through Mary, the Father's blessing has shone forth on mankind
From the Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose: Psalm 36 - Open your lips, and let God's word be heard
From the commentary on Proverbs by Procopius of Gaza - The Wisdom of God has mixed wine for us and set up a feast
From the Discourses against the Arians by Saint Athanasius, bishop - We know the Father through creative and incarnate wisdom
A reading from the homilies of Origen on the book of Joshua - We are built up as living stones into the house and altar of God
From a commentary on the Diatessaron by Saint Ephraem, deacon - God's word is an inexhaustible spring of life
From the books of Dialogues by Saint Gregory the Great, pope - She who loved more could do more
From the 'Breviloquium' of St Bonaventure - From the knowledge of Jesus Christ flows the understanding of the whole of holy Scripture
From an explanation of Paul's letter to the Galatians by Saint Augustine, bishop - Let us understand the workings of God's grace
From a homily on Saint Agatha by Saint Methodius of Sicily, bishop - The gift of God, the source of all goodness
From a homily by a spiritual writer of the fourth century - May you be filled to the complete fullness of Christ
From the Instructions to Catechumens by St Cyril of Jerusalem - Even in time of persecution let the Cross be your joy
From a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishop - Let us receive the light whose brilliance is eternal
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - In Christ are the first-fruits of the Resurrection
From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Church of Smyrna - Christ has called us to his kingdom and glory
From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" on the Church in the modern world - The mystery of death
From the Spiritual Testament by Saint Angela Merici, virgin - He has disposed all things pleasantly
From a homily by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop - For love of Christ, Paul bore every burden
From The Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales, bishop - Devotion must be practised in different ways
From the constitution on the sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council - Christ is present to his Church
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - The pure offering made by the Church
From a treatise On Virgins by Saint Ambrose, bishop - Too young to be punished, yet old enough for a martyr's crown
From "Lumen gentium", the Second Vatican Council's dogmatic
constitution on the Church - Behold! I will save my people
From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the Corinthians - Who can express the binding power of divine love?
From the Life of Saint Antony by Saint Athanasius, bishop - Saint Antony receives his vocation
From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the Corinthians - From the first, faith has been God's means of justifying men
From the Discourse Against the Pagans by Saint Athanasius, bishop - The Word creates a divine harmony in creation
From the treatise on the Trinity by Saint Hilary of Poitiers - May I serve you by making you known
From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus - Knowledge of the Father consists in the self-revelation of the Son
From the Detailed Rules for Monks by Saint Basil the Great, bishop - The ability to love is within each of us
From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the Corinthians - All wisdom comes from the Word of God on high
From a commentary on St John's gospel by St Cyril of Alexandria - The gift of the Holy Spirit to all mankind
From a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop - In choosing to be born for us, God chose to be known by us
From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, Pope - The Lord has made his salvation known to the whole world