Articles

Thomas Fuller was an English clergyman, historian, and author—one of the most famous and witty writers of the 17th century. 

Gregory I, who reigned as Pope from 590 to 604, is considered the founder of the medieval papacy. 

Ambrose of Milan was one of the four original Doctors of the Latin Church and a pivotal figure in the 4th century.  Born into a Roman political family, he was a provincial governor until he was famously acclaimed bishop by the people of Milan before he was even baptized. 

Synesius of Cyrene (c. 373–c. 414 AD) was a wealthy Greek aristocrat,  philosopher, and brilliant writer in Libya.  He was a devoted student of a famous pagan philosopher in Alexandria, and eventually was elected and reluctantly accepted the role of a Christian bishop in Ptolemais. 

"Habakkuk: The Prophet Who Questioned God"  The biblical book of Habakkuk, one of the Minor Prophets, stands out for a very modern reason: it’s not a message to the people, but a candid, two-part dialogue between a prophet and God. 

St. Augustine of Hippo (AD 354–430) is one of the most significant figures in Western thought and theology. Born in North Africa, he spent his youth pursuing rhetoric and a life of pleasure, famously praying, "Grant me chastity and continence, but not yet!" 

This morning with chatted about the life of Thomas a Kempis and shared one of his prayers

This morning we shared the life of Richard of Chichester and read one of his prayers

This morning we shared about the life of Gerard Manly Hopkins and read one of his prayers