St. Leo the Great

Saints’ quotes are some of my favorite things about the Catechism of the Catholic Church. They bring the richness of our faith alive. Besides saints being beacons of holiness and wisdom, their genius is often found in their simple and…

Worrying is a very common problem, which can be made worse by the belief that our problems our unique. Once we meet others who are dealing (or have dealt) with similar problems, we typically feel better. Even more comforting is when we…

Thy cross is the source of all blessings, cause of all gifts of grace. — St. Leo the Great

Through to them that believe is given strength out of weakness, glory out of shame, life out of death. — St. Leo the Great

Christ’s Ascension is our uplifting, and the hope of the body is raised … for today not only are we confirmed as possessors of paradise, but have also in Christ penetrated the heights of heaven. — St. Leo the Great

O the wonderful power of the cross! O the unspeakable glory of the Passion, in which is seen at once the Lord’s judgment seat, the trial of the world, and the power of the crucified. —  St. Leo the Great

The cross of Christ is the true ground and chief cause of Christian hope. — St. Leo the Great

The cross of Christ is the true ground and chief cause of Christian hope. — St. Leo the Great

That day, beloved children, on which Christ, the savior of the world, for the first time appeared to the Gentiles, is to be venerated with a most holy honor by us also. … For that day is not past in such a way that the power of the work…

Invisible in his own nature he became visible in ours. Beyond our grasp, he chose to come within our grasp. Existing before time began, he began to exist at a moment in time. — St. Leo the Great