Ambrose of Milan, On the Mysteries. Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 10 (Schaff and Wace, 1896), public domain.
Passages · 9
- On the Mysteries Chapter 1 — St. Ambrose states that after the explanations he has already given of holy living, he will now explain the Mysteries. Then after giving his reasons for not having done so before, he explains the mystery of the…vatican.va
- On the Mysteries Chapter 2 — What those who were to be initiated promised on entering the Church, of the witnesses to these promises, and wherefore they then turned themselves to the East. 5. After this the Holy of holies was opened to you, you…vatican.va
- On the Mysteries Chapter 3 — St. Ambrose points out that we must consider the divine presence and working in the water and the sacred ministers, and then brings forward many Old Testament figures of baptism. 8. What did you see? Water,…vatican.va
- On the Mysteries Chapter 4 — That water does not cleanse without the Spirit is shown by the witness of John and by the very form of the administration of the sacrament. And this is also declared to be signified by the pool in the Gospel and the…vatican.va
- On the Mysteries Chapter 5 — Christ is Himself present in Baptism, so that we need not consider the person of His ministers. A brief explanation of the confession of the Trinity as usually uttered by those about to be baptized. 26. Is there,…vatican.va
- On the Mysteries Chapter 6 — Why they who come forth from the laver of baptism are anointed on the head; why, too, after baptism, their feet are washed, and what sins are remitted in each case. 29. After this, you went up to the priest, consider…vatican.va
- On the Mysteries Chapter 7 — The washing away of sins is indicated by the white robes of the catechumens, whence the Church speaks of herself as black and comely. Angels marvel at her brightness as at that of the flesh of the Lord. Moreover,…vatican.va
- On the Mysteries Chapter 8 — Of the mystical feast of the altar of the Lord. Lest any should think lightly of it, St. Ambrose shows that it is of higher antiquity than the sacred rites of the Jews, since it was foreshadowed in the sacrifice of…vatican.va
- On the Mysteries Chapter 9 — In order that no one through observing the outward part should waver in faith, many instances are brought forward wherein the outward nature has been changed, and so it is proved that bread is made the true body of…vatican.va
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