Doctrine Index

  Brotherhood and Sisterhood

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G1338 Amadeus of Lausanne, bishop, a homily by the Saint -Queen of the world and of peace

B353 Ambrose, bishop, a commentary on Luke by the Saint -Mary visits Elizabeth

G497 Ambrose, bishop, a treatise on death as a blessing by the Saint -Let us show Christ crucified in our lives

T531 Ambrose, bishop, the Explanations of the Psalms by the Saint -We are sealed with the glory of your face

T491 Ambrose, bishop, the treatise On the Mysteries by the Saint -All this was a sign of what was to come.

T501 Ambrose, bishop, the treatise On the Mysteries by the Saint -Instruction on the postbaptismal rites

T510 Ambrose, bishop, the treatise On the Mysteries by the Saint -The sacrament that you receive is effected by the words of Christ

T506 Ambrose, bishop, the treatise On the Mysteries by the Saint -To the newly baptized on the Eucharist

T496 Ambrose, bishop, the treatise On the Mysteries by the Saint -Water does not sanctify without the Holy Spirit

T487 Ambrose, bishop, the treatise On the Mysteries by the Saint -We are born again of water and the Holy Spirit

R568 Anastasius of Antioch, bishop, a discourse by the Saint -It was necessary that Christ should suffer and so enter into his glory

B1584 Anastasius of Antioch, bishop, a sermon by Saint -Christ will change our lowly body

G1285 Anastasius of Sinai, bishop, a sermon on the transfiguration of the Lord -It is good for us to be here

G545 Andrew of Crete, bishop, a discourse by the Saint -Behold, your king is coming to you, the Holy One, the Savior

B1228 Anselm, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -Virgin Mary, all nature is blessed in you.

G456 Athanasius, bishop, a discourse Against the Arians by the Saint -Wisdom's likeness and image is created in God's works

T71 Athanasius, bishop, a discourse Against the Pagans by the Saint -The Word creates a divine harmony in creation

T67 Athanasius, bishop, a discourse Against the Pagans by the Saint -The Word of the Father gives order, direction and unity to creation

B484 Athanasius, bishop, a letter by the Saint -The Word took our nature from Mary

R322 Athanasius, bishop, an Easter letter by the Saint -The paschal sacrament brings together in unity of faith those physically separated from each other

R340 Athanasius, bishop, an Easter letter by the Saint -We keep the coming feast of the Lord through deeds, not words

T584 Athanasius, bishop, the first letter to Serapion by the Saint -Light, radiance and grace are in the Trinity and from the Trinity

T440 Augustine, bishop, a book on the Predestination of the Saints by the Saint -In his human nature Jesus Christ is descended from the line of David

R168 Augustine, bishop, a commentary on the psalms by the Saint -The Passion of the whole body of Christ

T1410 Augustine, bishop, a commentary on the psalms by the Saint -The sufferings of Christ are not in Christ alone

T477 Augustine, bishop, a discourse on the psalms by the Saint -Jesus Christ, the true Solomon

B302 Augustine, bishop, a discourse on the psalms by the Saint T-he desire of your heart constitutes your prayer

T460 Augustine, bishop, a discourse on the psalms by the Saint -Whether they like it or not, those who are outside the Church are our brothers

R635 Augustine, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -A new creation in Christ

B541 Augustine, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -God became man so that man might become God

T422 Augustine, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -He is the Lord our God, and we are the people of his pasture

R432 Augustine, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -Let us too glory in the cross of the Lord

R920 Augustine, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -No one has ever ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven

B1406 Augustine, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The death of martyrs is precious, bought at the cost of Christ's death

G550 Augustine, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The heart of the just man will rejoice in the Lord

B527 Augustine, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The vision of the Word will fulfill all our desires

B261 Augustine, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The voice is John, the Word is Christ

B379 Augustine, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -Truth has arisen from the earth, and justice looked down from heaven

R212 Augustine, bishop, a treatise on John by the Saint -A Samaritan woman came to draw water

G391 Augustine, bishop, a treatise on John by the Saint -See, I will save my people

G591 Augustine, bishop, a treatise on John by the Saint -To the source you will come, the light itself you will see

B1266 Augustine, bishop, the tractates on the first letter of John by Saint -Life itself was revealed in the flesh

B1237 Augustine, bishop, a treatise against Faustus -We celebrate the martyrs with the veneration of love and fellowship

G397 Augustine, bishop, The City of God by the Saint -In every place there is sacrifice and a clean oblation offered to my name

T273 Augustine, bishop, the Confessions of the Saint -All my hope lies in your great mercy

T535 Augustine, bishop, the Confessions of the Saint -Christ died for all

T268 Augustine, bishop, the Confessions of the Saint -Whoever I may be, Lord, I lie exposed to your scrutiny

T219 Augustine, bishop, the Tractates on the first letter of John by the Saint -Our heart longs for God

G461 Baldwin of Canterbury, bishop, a work by him. -The word of God is both living and powerful

R440 Basil the Great, bishop, the book On the Holy Spirit by the Saint -By one death and resurrection the world was saved

B593 Basil the Great, bishop, the book On the Holy Spirit by the Saint -The Lord gives life to his body in the spirit

R762 Basil the Great, bishop, the book On the Holy Spirit by the Saint -The Spirit gives life

R974 Basil the Great, bishop, the treatise On the Holy Spirit by the Saint -The work of the Holy Spirit

B362 Bede, priest, a commentary on Luke by the Venerable -The Magnificat

R704 Bede the Venerable, Priest, a commentary on the first letter of Peter by the Saint -A chosen race, a royal priesthood

T1438 Bede the Venerable, priest, a homily by the Saint -Mary proclaims the greatness of the Lord working in her

B345 Bernard, abbot, a homily In Praise of the Virgin Mother by the Saint -The whole world awaits Mary's reply

T1412 Bernard, abbot, a sermon by the Saint -I am with him in tribulation

B446 Bernard, abbot, a sermon by the Saint -In the fullness of time the fullness of divinity appeared

T1421 Bernardine of Siena, priest, a sermon by the Saint -The name of Jesus is the glory of preachers

T634 Bonaventure, bishop, a work by the Saint -With you is the source of life

B1586 Braulio, bishop of Saragosa, a letter by Saint -The risen Christ is the hope of all Christians

T1548 Bridget, the prayers attributed to the Saint -A prayer to Christ our Savior

G1299 Cajetan, priest, a letter by the Saint -Christ dwells in our hearts by faith

G465 Catherine of Siena, virgin, a dialogue on Divine Providence by the Saint -How good and comforting is your spirit dwelling in all men, O Lord

R1871 Chromatius, bishop, a treatise on the Gospel of Saint Matthew by the Saint -You are the light of the world

G448 Clement, pope, a letter to the Corinthians by the Saint -God is faithful in his promises

T75 Clement, pope, a letter to the Corinthians by the Saint -From the first, faith has been God's means of justifying men

G439 Clement, pope, a letter to the Corinthians by the Saint -In his goodness to all, God gives order and harmony to the world

T54 Clement, pope, a letter to the Corinthians by the Saint -The Word of God on high, fountain of wisdom

G1296 Cyprian, bishop and martyr, a letter by the Saint -We know that the soldiers of Christ are not slain but crowned

R743 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, a commentary on the Gospel of John by the Saint -Christ gave his own body for the life of all men

R889 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, a commentary on the Gospel of John by the Saint -Christ is the bond of unity

R832 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, a commentary on the Gospel of John by the Saint -I am the vine, you are the branches

R990 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, a commentary on the Gospel of John by the Saint -If I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you

B603 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, a commentary on the Gospel of John by the Saint -The gift of the Holy Spirit to all mankind

R806 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, a commentary on the letter to the Romans by the Saint -God's mercy has been extended to all; the whole world has been saved

R873 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, a commentary on the second letter to the Corinthians by Saint -God has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given us the ministry of reconciliation

G1271 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, a homily delivered at the Council of Ephesus by the Saint -In praise of Mary, Mother of God

T1496 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, a letter by the Saint -Defender of the divine motherhood of the Virgin Mary

G488 Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, a catechetical instruction by the Saint -On the creed

B142 Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, a catechetica1 instruction by the Saint -On the twofold coming of Christ

T555 Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, a catechetica1 instruction by the Saint -The Church as the assembly of the people of God

T560 Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, a catechetica1 instruction by the Saint -The Church is the bride of Christ

R966 Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, a catechetical instruction by the Saint -The living water of the Holy Spirit

G484 Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, a catechetical instruction by the Saint -The power of faith transcends man's strength

R882 Didymus of Alexandria, the treatise On the Trinity -The Holy Spirit renews us in Baptism

B328 Diognetus, a letter to God has revealed his love through the Son

R734 Ephrem, deacon, a sermon by the Saint -The cross of Christ gives life to the human race

B201 Eusebius of Caesarea, bishop, a commentary on Isaiah -The voice in the wilderness

T386 Faustus Luciferanus, priest, a treatise on the Trinity -Christ, king and priest for ever

B620 Faustus of Riez, bishop, a sermon -The marriage of Christ and the Church

R652 Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop, a book addressed to Monimus by the Saint -The Sacrament of Unity and Love

R383 Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishop, a treatise on faith addressed to Peter by the Saint -Christ offered himself for us

R669 Gaudentius of Brescia, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The inheritance of the new covenant

R849 Gaudentius of Brescia, bishop, a treatise by the Saint -The Eucharist is the Lord's passover

R392 Gregory Nazianzen, bishop, a homily by the Saint -We are soon going to share in the Passover

G492 Gregory Nazianzen, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -It is a holy thought to pray for the dead

B634 Gregory Nazianzen, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The baptism of Christ

B161 Gregory Nazianzen, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The marvel of the Incarnation

R825 Gregory of Nyssa, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The firstborn of the new creation

R752 Gregory the Great, pope, a homily on the Gospels by the Saint -Christ the good shepherd

T1426 Gregory VII, pope, a letter by the Saint -The Church must be free, chaste and catholic

T277 Gregory the Great, pope, the Moral Reflections on Job by the Saint -The law of the Lord is manifold

R257 Gregory the Great, pope, the Moral Reflections on Job by the Saint -The mystery of our new life in Christ

B1436 Hilary, bishop, a treatise on Psalm 126 by the Saint -God builds and protects his city 

R185 Hilary, bishop, a treatise on the psalms by the Saint -The meaning of "the fear of the Lord"

T1301 Hilary, bishop, a treatise on the Trinity by the Saint -May I serve you by making you known

R997 Hilary, bishop, a treatise on the Trinity by the Saint -The Father's gift in Christ

R778 Hilary, bishop, a treatise on the Trinity by the Saint -The unity of the faithful in God through the incarnation of the Word and the sacrament of the Eucharist

B586 Hippolytus, priest, a sermon on the Epiphany attributed to the Saint -Water and the Spirit

B370 Hippolytus, priest, a treatise against the heresy of Noetus by the Saint -The manifestation of the hidden mystery

B459 Hippolytus, priest, a treatise On the Refutation of All Heresies by the Saint -The Word made flesh makes man divine

R644 Homily, an ancient Easter homily by Pseudo-Chrysostom -The Spiritual Passover

R496 Homily, an ancient homily on Holy Saturday -The Lord descends into hell

R582 Homily, an Easter homily by an ancient author -Christ the source of Resurrection and Life

R1005 Homily, a sermon by a sixth century African author -The Church in its unity speaks in the language of every nation

G502 Homily written in the second century -Christ willed to save those who were perishing

T62 Irenaeus, bishop, a treatise Against Heresies by the Saint -Knowledge of the Father consists in the self revelation of the Son

B287 Irenaeus, bishop, a treatise Against Heresies by the Saint -Life in man is the glory of God; the life of man is the vision of God

R194 Irenaeus, bishop, a treatise Against Heresies by the Saint -The covenant of the Lord

R727 Irenaeus, bishop, a treatise Against Heresies by the Saint -The Eucharist, pledge of our resurrection

R77 Irenaeus, bishop, a treatise Against Heresies by the Saint -The friendship of God

B337 Irenaeus, bishop, a treatise Against Heresies by the Saint -The plan of redemption through the Incarnation

R1025 Irenaeus, bishop, a treatise Against Heresies by the Saint -The sending of the Holy Spirit

R177 Irenaeus, bishop, the treatise Against Heresies by the Saint -Through foreshadowings of the future, Israel was learning reverence for God and perseverance in his service

R856 Isaac of Stella, abbot, a sermon by the Saint -The Blessed Firstborn of many brothers

R596 Jerusalem Catecheses Baptism is a symbol of Christ's passion

R608 Jerusalem Catecheses The anointing with the Holy Spirit

R621 Jerusalem Catecheses The bread of heaven and the cup of salvation

G1344 John Chrysostom, bishop, a homily on the first letter to the Corinthians by the Saint -The weakness of God is stronger than men

B1203 John Chrysostom, bishop, a homily on the Gospel of John -We have found the Messiah

R159 John Chrysostom, bishop, the Catecheses by the Saint -Christ and Moses

R473 John Chrysostom, bishop, the Catecheses by the Saint -The power of Christ's blood

G1331 John Eudes, priest, a treatise on the admirable Heart of Jesus by the Saint -The source of salvation and true life

G559 John Eudes, priest, a treatise On the Kingdom of Jesus by the Saint -The mystery of Christ in us and in the Church

R350 John, Fisher, bishop and martyr, the commentary on the psalms by the Saint -If anyone has sinned, we have an advocate with the Father

T1418 John of Avila, priest, a letter by the Saint -The life of Jesus revealed in us

B211 John of the Cross, priest, a treatise on The Ascent of Mount Carmel by the Saint -In Christ God has spoken to us

R719 Justin, Martyr, the first apology in defense of the Christians by the Saint -Baptismal regeneration

R694 Justin, Martyr, the first apology in defense of the Christians by the Saint -The Celebration of the Eucharist

T1444 Lawrence Justinian, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -Mary stored up all these things in her heart

B320 Leo the Great, pope, a letter by the Saint -The mystery of our reconciliation with God

R660 Leo the Great, pope, a letter by the Saint -Christ lives in his Church

B1434 Leo the Great pope, a sermon by the Saint -Christ's foundation on Peter abides

R313 Leo the Great pope, a sermon by the Saint -Contemplating the Lord's passion

R937 Leo the Great pope, a sermon by the Saint -Our faith is increased by the Lord's ascension

B470 Leo the Great pope, a sermon by the Saint -The birthday of the Lord is the birthday of peace!

T1388 Leo the Great pope, a sermon by the Saint -The Church of Christ rises on the firm foundation of Peter's faith

R358 Leo the Great, Pope, a sermon by the Saint -The cross of Christ is the source of all blessings, the cause of all graces

R898 Leo the Great, pope, a sermon by the Saint -The days between the resurrection and ascension of our Lord

R149 Leo the Great, Pope, a sermon by the Saint -The law was given through Moses, Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ

B560 Leo the Great, pope, a sermon by the Saint -The Lord has made his salvation known to the whole world

T1428 Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, virgin, the writings On Revelation and On Trials by the Saint -Come, Holy Spirit

R304 Maximus the Confessor, Abbot, a letter by the Saint The mercy of God to the penitent

G386 Maximus the Confessor, abbot, an inquiry addressed to Thalassius by the Saint -The light that illumines all men

B519 Maximus the Confessor, abbot, From the Five Hundred Chapters by the Saint -A mystery ever new

R815 Maximus of Turin, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -Christ is the day

B612 Maximus of Turin, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The mystery of the Lord's baptism

R554 Melito of Sardis, bishop, an Easter homily by the Saint -The Easter praise of Christ

R473 Melito of Sardis, bishop, an Easter homily by the Saint -The lamb that was slain has delivered us from death and given us life

B1304 Origen, priest, a homily on Joshua, son of Nun As living stones we are built into the house and the altar of God

T333 Origen, priest, a homily on Joshua -The crossing of the Jordan

R286 Origen, priest, a homily on Leviticus -Christ the high priest makes atonement for our sins

G576 Origen, priest, a notebook -On Prayer Your kingdom come

G110 Pacian, bishop, a sermon on Baptism by the Saint -We follow the new way through the Spirit in Christ

G115 Pacian, bishop, a sermon on Baptism by the Saint -Who, O God, is like you? You take away guilt

T418 Paul VI, a homily by the Pope -We proclaim Christ to the whole world

B577 Peter Chrysologus, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -In choosing to be born for us, God chose to be known by us

G434 Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The Word, the Wisdom of God, was made flesh

B595 Proclus of Constantinople, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -The waters are made holy

T1349 Sophronius, bishop, a sermon by Saint -Let us receive the light whose brilliance is eternal

B1332 Sophronius, bishop, a sermon by Saint -Through Mary the Father's blessing has shone forth on mankind

R677 Theodore the Studite, a sermon by the Saint -The precious and life-giving cross of Christ

T464 "The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles" From the ancient document entitled the same -The Eucharist

G563 Thomas Aquinas, priest, a conference by the Saint -I shall be satisfied when your glory is seen

T610 Thomas Aquinas, priest, a work by the Saint -O precious and wonderful banquet!

T285  Zeno of Verona, bishop, a sermon by the Saint -Job was a type of Christ

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