Lenten readings: CONTEMPLATING CHRIST’S PASSION (St. Leo the Great). True reverence for the Lord’s passion means fixing the eyes of our heart on Jesus crucified and recognising in him our own humanity. The earth – our earthly nature – should tremble at the suffering of its Redeemer. The rocks – the hearts of unbelievers – should burst asunder. The…
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HUMILITY: QUOTES FROM ST. CLEMENT OF ROME AND ST. LEO THE GREAT
HUMILITY: QUOTES FROM ST. CLEMENT OF ROME AND ST. LEO THE GREAT CHRIST BELONGS TO THE HUMBLE “Let us then be humble, brethren, and let us put aside all boasting and ostentation, all anger and fits of wrath, and let us fulfil that which is written … For it is to the humble that Christ…
Lenten Readings: ST. LEO THE GREAT ON THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Lenten Readings THE LAW WAS GIVEN THROUGH MOSES, GRACE AND TRUTH CAME THROUGH JESUS CHRIST (St. LEO THE GREAT). The Lord reveals his glory in the presence of chosen witnesses. His body is like that of the rest of mankind, but he makes it shine with such splendour that his face becomes like the sun…
LENTEN READINGS: SPIRITUAL PURIFICATION THROUGH FASTING AND ALMSGIVING (St. Leo the Great)
LENTEN READINGS SPIRITUAL PURIFICATION THROUGH FASTING AND ALMSGIVING (St. Leo the Great) From a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope PURIFICATION OF SPIRIT THROUGH FASTING AND ALMSGIVING Dear friends, at every moment the earth is full of the mercy of God, and nature itself is a lesson for all the faithful in the worship…
Nov. 10 ST. LEO THE GREAT, POPE AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
Nov. 10 ST. LEO THE GREAT, POPE AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH St. Leo (d.461) was a vigorous defender of the unity of the Church and pushed back the onrush of the barbarians under Attila. During his pontificate, the Council of Chalcedon (451) defined that there is in Christ one divine person and two natures,…
CHRISTMAS DAY READING FOR MEDITATION. “Christian, Remember Your Dignity (St. Leo the Great)!”
CHRISTMAS DAY READING FOR MEDITATION Christian, Remember Your Dignity (St. Leo the Great) A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel (Entrance Antiphon, Mass during Christmas day). Dear friends, A Happy and…
CHRISTMAS NOVENA. Dec. 17: Gospel of the day, Commentary of St. Leo the Great and prayer.
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On Christmas day: “Christian, Remember Your Dignity.”
On Christmas day: “Christian, Remember Your Dignity.” A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel (Entrance Antiphon, Mass during Christmas day). Dear friends, A Happy and Holy Christmas to all! Below you’ll…
Nov. 10: St. Leo the Great. Pope and Doctor of the Church
Nov. 10: Saint Leo the Great Pope and Doctor of the Church St. Leo (d.461) was a vigorous defender of the unity of the Church and pushed back the onrush of the barbarians under Attila. During his pontificate, the Council of Chalcedon (451) defined that there is in Christ one divine person and two natures,…
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