• “Let us ask that the Lord Jesus would so perfectly tune our spirits to the keynote of His exceeding great love, that all our unconscious influence may breathe only of that love, and help all with whom we come in contact to obey the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Frances Ridley Havergal

Early Church

Hedibia, a lady in Gaul

Hedibia (EDIBIA), a lady in Gaul, who corresponded with St. Jerome (then at Bethlehem) c. 405. She was descended… Continue reading

Fabiola, a noble Roman lady

Fabiola (1), a noble Roman lady, a friend of St. Jerome, who wrote for her two dissertations (Ep.… Continue reading

Eustochium, 3rd daughter of Paula

Eustochium, 3rd daughter of PAULA, the friend of Jerome, from whose writings all that is known of… Continue reading

Brigida, abbess of Kildare

Brigida (5), V., abbess of Kildare—Feb. 1, 523. The designation “Fiery Dart” seems peculiarly appropriate for “the Mary… Continue reading

Bertha, wife of Ethelbert, king of Kent

Bertha (Bercta), wife of Ethelbert, king of Kent. She was daughter of Caribert, king of Paris, by his… Continue reading

Letter of the Blessed Theodoret, Bishop of Cyprus, to the Deaconess Celarina.

CI. (4th ct.?)

The flames of the war against us have been lit up again. After yielding awhile, the enemy… Continue reading

Letter of the Blessed Theodoret, Bishop of Cyprus, to the Deaconess Casiana.

XVII. (4th ct.?)

Had I only considered the greatness of your sorrow, I should have put off writing a little… Continue reading

The Didache or Teaching of the Apostles

Information on Didache

Jonathan Draper writes (Gospel Perspectives, v. 5, p. 269):
Since it was discovered in a monastery in… Continue reading
  • “I was poor in the midst of riches, and ready to perish with hunger near a table plentifully spread and a continual feast. Oh, Beauty, ancient and new! Why have I known thee so late? Alas, I sought thee where thou wast not, and did not seek thee where thou wast…” – Madame Guyon

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