• “Prayer means lovingly contemplating the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, allowing our hearts to be enkindled to praise and adore the love and omnipotence of the most blessed Trinity.” – Basilea Schlink

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
  • “Our flesh is always looking for ways to spiritualize our self-exaltation–the Spirit glorifies Another.” – Abigail Dodds

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Verse of the Day

[Comfort in Suffering] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. — 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NKJV)

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