by St. Gregory the Great, the Pope of Rome. Among works of inestimable influence in the history of the Church, few approach the impact of St. Gregory's "Regulae Pastoralis," or "Pastoral Rule." Written to John, Bishop of Ravenna, it was as influential to the guidance of secular clergy and growth … [Read more...]
In Praise of Ss. Peter & Paul
by St. John Chrysostom The following selected passages are from St John Chrysostom's final homily on St Paul's Epistle to the Romans. "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen." (Romans 16:24) See how we should begin and end everything? For with this St Paul laid the foundation of … [Read more...]
On Repentance
by St. Isaac the Syrian Once you have reached the place of tears then you should understand that the mind has left the prison of this world and set its feet on the road towards the New World. It has begun to breathe the wonderful air which is there. It begins to shed tears.For now the … [Read more...]
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