The Church was redeemed at the price of Christ's blood. Jew or Greek, it makes no difference; but if he has believed, he must circumcise himself from his sins [in baptism (Col. 2:11-12)] so that he can be saved . . . for no one ascends into the kingdom of heaven except through the sacrament of baptism . . . "Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God"
A kindness received should be returned with a freer hand. - Ambrose
A kindness received should be returned with a freer hand.
- Ambrose
Our own evil inclinations are far more dangerous than any external enemies. - Ambrose
Our own evil inclinations are far more dangerous than any external enemies.
The rich man who gives to the poor does not bestow alms but pays a debt. - Ambrose
The rich man who gives to the poor does not bestow alms but pays a debt.
If someone offends you, don't tell anyone about it except your elder, and you will be peaceful. Bow to everyone, paying no attention whether they res… - Ambrose
If someone offends you, don't tell anyone about it except your elder, and you will be peaceful. Bow to everyone, paying no attention whether they res…
The devil tempts that he may ruin; God tests that he may crown. - Ambrose
The devil tempts that he may ruin; God tests that he may crown.
Love is like a shadow, one can only catch it by falling into it. - Ambrose
Love is like a shadow, one can only catch it by falling into it.
When we speak about wisdom, we are speaking about Christ. When we speak about virtue, we are speaking about Christ. When we speak about justice, we a… - Ambrose
When we speak about wisdom, we are speaking about Christ. When we speak about virtue, we are speaking about Christ. When we speak about justice, we a…
Prayer is the wing wherewith the soul flies to heaven, and meditation the eye wherewith we see God. - Ambrose
Prayer is the wing wherewith the soul flies to heaven, and meditation the eye wherewith we see God.
As in paradise, God walks in the Holy Scriptures, seeking man. - Ambrose
As in paradise, God walks in the Holy Scriptures, seeking man.
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