Sermons
440–461
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This sermon emphasizes the importance of giving praise and gratitude to God for His kindness and blessings, especially in the context of a church leader's celebration of his ordination or birthday. | 2 |
This sermon emphasizes that God's grace elevates the humble and that true spiritual merit is a gift from God, not based on personal righteousness. | 3 |
This sermon emphasizes that the authority and dignity of church office are granted by divine grace through Christ, with the bishop's role rooted in the eternal priesthood established by Christ and handed down through St. Peter and his successors. | 5 |
This sermon emphasizes that God's mercy through Christ provides a clear understanding of divine justice and judgment, encouraging believers to turn away from sin and seek mercy through good deeds. | 6 |
This sermon emphasizes that all our possessions are entrusted to us by God for use in serving others, particularly through acts of mercy and charity. | 5 |
This sermon emphasizes that humans are restored to God's divine image through His mercy and our imitation of His will, particularly by loving both God and our neighbors universally. | 6 |
This sermon emphasizes the importance of gratitude, charity, and fasting as ways to demonstrate devotion to God and to strengthen prayer. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes the importance of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving as interconnected acts of devotion rooted in both the Old and New Testaments, demonstrating God's ongoing expectations for righteousness and mercy. | 4 |
This sermon emphasizes the importance of both spiritual and bodily self-restraint during fasting, urging believers to cultivate inner virtues alongside outward austerity to prepare for Christ’s coming. | 4 |
This sermon explains that the birth of Christ is a cause for universal joy, signifying the conquering of sin and death through divine humility. | 4 |
This sermon emphasizes that the Incarnation of Christ is a divine mystery that brings joy and salvation to humanity, illustrating how God's love and justice are reflected in the virgin birth and humility of Jesus. | 8 |
This sermon affirms that the truth of Christ’s Incarnation is everlasting and essential to salvation, emphasizing that God’s Word became flesh to unite divine and human natures in one person without division. | 6 |
This sermon emphasizes that the Incarnation of Christ is the fulfillment of God's long-standing promises, demonstrating His mercy by becoming truly human and divine for humanity's salvation. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes that the celebration of Christ's Nativity symbolizes the rebirth of believers into spiritual life and harmony with God. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes the central Christian doctrine of Christ's dual nature as both fully divine and fully human, warning against denying either aspect. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes the profound mystery of the Incarnation, highlighting that Christ is both fully divine and fully human, united in one person without diminishing either nature. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes the significance of the Epiphany as a celebration of Christ's manifestation to the world, highlighting the journey of the wise men and their recognition of His divine and human natures through their gifts. | 4 |
This sermon emphasizes that Christ's coming was an act of divine mercy intended to save all nations from sin and darkness. | 6 |
This sermon emphasizes the importance of celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany as a reminder of Christ's true divine and human nature, revealed through the guidance of the star and the faith of the wise men. | 8 |
This sermon emphasizes that the celebration of the Epiphany and the story of the Magi continue to have profound spiritual significance for all believers today. | 6 |
This sermon emphasizes that Lent is a time for spiritual discipline, self-control, and inner purification, mirroring the Israelites' physical abstinence to overcome their enemies. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes that spiritual progress is always possible and encourages believers to pursue greater holiness during Lent through increased devotion and good works. | 5 |
This sermon emphasizes that Lent is a time for spiritual renewal through fasting, prayer, and virtuous living, aiming to purify both body and soul. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes that Lent is a time for not only bodily fasting but also spiritual purification through the rejection of erroneous thoughts and beliefs. | 5 |
This sermon emphasizes the universal obligation of fasting during Lent as a means of spiritual renewal and combatting temptation, urging believers to seek God's help in self-examination and virtuous living. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes the profound mystery of Christ's dual nature as both divine and human, revealed through His Transfiguration to strengthen the faith of His followers and to prepare them for His passion and resurrection. | 8 |
This sermon emphasizes the profound mystery of Christ's Passion, highlighting the divine and human natures unified in Jesus, and the voluntary nature of His suffering for our salvation. | 6 |
This sermon emphasizes that Christ's Passion on the cross is the ultimate symbol of human salvation, illustrating the contrasting fates of the believing and blaspheming robbers, and highlighting the profound mysteries foretold in Scripture. | 5 |
This sermon explores the divine mystery of Christ’s Passion, emphasizing that it surpasses human understanding yet remains a crucial act of salvation that fulfills and supersedes Old Testament sacrifices. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes that Christ’s Passion fulfills divine purpose, illustrating how His suffering and crucifixion serve as a profound symbol of redemption, victory, and the universal power of the cross. | 8 |
This sermon emphasizes that the Passion of Christ surpasses human understanding, highlighting the humility and divine power revealed through Jesus' suffering and sacrifice. | 5 |
This sermon emphasizes that Christ's Passion reveals God's plan of salvation through humility and divine weakness, which serves both to redeem and instruct humanity. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes the importance of contemplating Christ's suffering during Holy Week to deepen faith and understanding of divine mysteries. | 7 |
This sermon emphasizes that Christ's divine nature remained united with His human suffering during the Passion, demonstrating that His Godhead was never forsaken or diminished. | 5 |
This sermon emphasizes the necessity for believers to participate fully in Christ's resurrection by transforming their lives through faith, repentance, and virtuous living. | 6 |
This sermon emphasizes that the Cross of Christ is both a mystery of salvation and an exemplar for Christian devotion, urging believers to imitate His humility and sacrifice. | 8 |
This sermon teaches that the period between Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension was filled with profound mysteries that reinforced faith, demonstrating Christ’s true bodily resurrection and divine glory. | 4 |
This sermon emphasizes that the Ascension of Christ completes and strengthens our faith, elevating it from sight-based to belief grounded in spiritual doctrine. | 6 |
This sermon highlights the profound significance of Whitsuntide as the day the Holy Spirit was given to the Church, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy and demonstrating the unity and equality of the Holy Trinity. | 6 |
This sermon emphasizes that the Holy Ghost's work is a continuation of the unified action of the Holy Trinity, which operates in perfect unity without division of will. | 6 |
This sermon emphasizes the importance of fasting as a spiritual discipline that strengthens believers against the temptations and attacks of the devil, especially after significant religious celebrations like Whitsuntide. | 3 |
This sermon highlights the significance of the Apostles Peter and Paul in shaping the spiritual and political greatness of Rome, emphasizing their role in spreading Christianity and establishing the Church's authority. | 5 |
This sermon emphasizes the importance of gratitude and active remembrance of God's mercies, warning that neglect can lead to spiritual unfaithfulness. | 2 |
This sermon extols the exemplary courage and love of martyr Laurentius, emphasizing that martyrs serve as the most powerful models of virtue and faith for all believers. | 4 |
This sermon emphasizes the importance of communal fasting and almsgiving as integral practices for spiritual renewal and unity among Christians, urging believers to unite in purpose and devotion. | 5 |
This sermon emphasizes the importance of continual prayer, self-examination, and love for God during the Lenten fast, encouraging believers to seek divine mercy and spiritual growth through penitence and good works. | 5 |
This sermon emphasizes that true fasting involves both bodily discipline and the purification of the soul through the rejection of worldly vanities and erroneous teachings. | 3 |
This sermon explains that true happiness and blessedness are found in virtues such as humility, mourning over sin, meekness, longing for righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, and peacemaking. | 8 |