At the close of three centuries of persecution in the Roman Empire, Christianity led many young persons to decide to give themselves exclusively to God' s service. Although the path of celibacy was indicated by the Lord himself, and recommended by St. Paul, its characteristics became clearer through the writings of St. Ambrose, one of the earliest Fathers of the Church.In 377 AD, Ambrose issued several homilies and letters which marked out the path of celibacy as a higher and great...

In his illustrious life, Saint Sebastian was the senior commanding officer of the elite forces for the greatest military power on the planet—the Roman Empire. By his glorious death, he became a commander in the greatest military power in the universe—the communion of saints of the Roman Catholic Church.Throughout the Church's history, countless martyrs have offered their lives to Christ rather than deny Him. One of the most revered is Saint Sebastian, and for this, his name appears...

What does it mean to be Christian?Within his many letters, St. Paul tells us that to be Christian is to live in Christ, to live our life with him and in him, and to live his Life in ours. Christ must be the starting point and the guiding thread of every Christian life. He must be our anchor, our focus, and our ultimate desire. Everything we do, we do for his glory.To Live In Christ: What It Means to Be Christian by Rodolfo Valdes gives us a glimpse into how Christians live ...

Saint Ambrose, also known as Aurelius Ambrosius, is one of the four original doctors of the Church. He was the Bishop of Milan and became one of the most important theological figure of the 4th century.He is considered a saint by the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, and various Lutheran denominations, and venerated as the patron saint of Milan.Ambrose's intense episcopal consciousness furthered the growing doctrine of the Church and its sacerdotal...

Have you ever wondered why the early church believed communion was far more than just a symbolic meal?Expanding upon his initial instructions to the newly baptized, St. Ambrose of Milan elevates the theological discourse in On the Eucharist B, offering one of the most compelling defenses of the Real Presence in ancient Christian literature. During a time when the church was navigating complex theological debates and establishing its doctrinal boundaries,...

Have you ever wondered why simple bread and wine became the most sacred and heavily guarded elements of the early Christian faith?In On the Eucharist A, St. Ambrose of Milan provides a breathtaking exploration of Christianity's central act of worship. During the fourth century, the church was transitioning from a persecuted minority into a recognized, structural pillar of the Roman world. As multitudes flocked to the faith, spiritual leaders like Ambrose...

Have you ever wondered why simple bread and wine became the most sacred and heavily guarded elements of the early Christian faith?In On the Eucharist A, St. Ambrose of Milan provides a breathtaking exploration of Christianity's central act of worship. During the fourth century, the church was transitioning from a persecuted minority into a recognized, structural pillar of the Roman world. As multitudes flocked to the faith, spiritual leaders like Ambrose...

Have you ever wondered why the early church believed communion was far more than just a symbolic meal?Expanding upon his initial instructions to the newly baptized, St. Ambrose of Milan elevates the theological discourse in On the Eucharist B, offering one of the most compelling defenses of the Real Presence in ancient Christian literature. During a time when the church was navigating complex theological debates and establishing its doctrinal boundaries,...

Have you ever wondered why the early church believed communion was far more than just a symbolic meal?Expanding upon his initial instructions to the newly baptized, St. Ambrose of Milan elevates the theological discourse in On the Eucharist B, offering one of the most compelling defenses of the Real Presence in ancient Christian literature. During a time when the church was navigating complex theological debates and establishing its doctrinal boundaries,...

Have you ever wondered why simple bread and wine became the most sacred and heavily guarded elements of the early Christian faith?In On the Eucharist A, St. Ambrose of Milan provides a breathtaking exploration of Christianity's central act of worship. During the fourth century, the church was transitioning from a persecuted minority into a recognized, structural pillar of the Roman world. As multitudes flocked to the faith, spiritual leaders like Ambrose...

This edition of On the Holy Spirit includes all three books, wonderfully translated into English. The multi-volume book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents.Aurelius Ambrosius, known in English as Saint Ambrose was a bishop of Milan who became one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures in religious history. One of the four original doctors of the Church, St. Ambrose is the author of the incredible On the Holy Spirit. The three books, which make up The Holy Spirit, ar...

This edition of Exposition of the Christian Faith contains all five books in one! It also includes the active Touch-or-Click Table of Contents.Exposition of the Christian Faith is also known as On The Christian Faith, or De fide ad Gratianum Augustum. In the eve of setting out for the East, to aid his uncle Valens in repelling a Gothic invasion, Gratian, the Emperor of the West, requested St. Ambrose to write him a treatise in proof of the Divinity of Jesus Christ. Gratian's object in making ...