...Now since you are celebrating the holy Pascha, you should know, brethren, what the Pascha is. Pascha means the crossing-over, and so the Festival is called by this name. For it was on this day that the Children of Israel crossed over out of Egypt, and the Son of God crossed over from this world to His Father. What gain is it to celebrate unless you imitate Him Whom you worship; that is, unless you cross over from Egypt, that is, from the darkness of evildoing to the light of virtue, from the love of this world to the love of your heavenly home?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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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