St. Ambrose of Milan – Locus Communis

St. Ambrose on the Gospel of St. Luke

It is in the form of history, we said, that this book of the Gospel was written. So we see that, compared to others, Luke puts his care into reporting facts rather than formulating precepts. Even, in the manner of a story, it begins with a story: “There was,” said he, “in the days whenContinue reading “St. Ambrose on the Gospel of St. Luke”

Let us give our attention to that which is beautiful, comely, and good

As far as we are able, let us give our attention to that which is beautiful, comely, and good; let us be occupied with it, let us hold it in mind, so that by its glow and light our souls may become lovely and our minds transparent. For, if our eyes are refreshed with greenContinue reading “Let us give our attention to that which is beautiful, comely, and good”