Ambrose of Milan
4th Century, Italy
Century and Location
Western Christian
Christian Tradition
Bishop, Roman Catholic Saint, Doctor of the Roman Catholic Church, Theologian, Clergy, Eastern Orthodox Saint, Hymnodist
Noted Characteristics
Recently added works by this author
On the Duties of the Clergy
In Anger, Bishops, Celibacy, Church Polity, Cicero, Courage, Faith, Humility, Judgement, Justice, Marriage, Modesty, Obligations, Ordination, Philosophy, Sovereignty of God, Temperance, The Devil, Virtue, Youth
It is a noble thing to do one’s kindnesses and duties towards the whole of the human race. But it is ever most seemly that you should give to God the most precious thing you have, that is, your mind, for you have nothing better than that. When you have paid your debt to your Creator, then you may labour for men.
122 min read
On the Mysteries
In Baptism, Communion, Sacraments, Theology
Taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the man that hopes in Him. In that sacrament is Christ, because it is the Body of Christ, it is therefore not bodily food but spiritual. Whence the Apostle says of its type: Our fathers ate spiritual food and drank spiritual drink, for the Body of God is a spiritual body; the Body of Christ is the Body of the Divine Spirit.
23 min read