Leo the Great, Sermons. Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 12 (Schaff and Wace, 1895), public domain.
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- Sermons Sermon 1 — Preached on his Birthday, or day of Ordination. Having been elected in absence he returns thanks for the kindness and earnestly demands the prayers of his church. “Let my mouth speak the praise of the Lord,” and my…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 2 — On his Birthday, II.: Delivered on the Anniversary of his Consecration. I. The Lord raises up the weak and gives him grace according to his need. The Divine condescension has made this an honourable day for me, for…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 3 — On His Birthday, III: Delivered on the Anniversary of his Elevation to the Pontificate. I. The honour of being raised to the episcopate must be referred solely to the Divine Head of the Church. As often as God’s…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 9 — Upon the Collections, IV. I. The devil’s wickedness in leading men astray is now counteracted by the work of redemption in restoring them to the truth. God’s mercy and justice, dearly-beloved, has in loving-kindness…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 10 — On the Collections, V. I. Our goods are given us not as our own possessions but for use in God’s service. Observing the institutions of the Apostles’ tradition, dearly beloved, we exhort you, as watchful shepherds,…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 12 — On the Fast of The Tenth Month, I. I. Restoration to the Divine image in which we were made is only possible by our imitation of God’s will. If, dearly beloved, we comprehend faithfully and wisely the beginning of…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 16 — On the Fast of the Tenth Month. I. The prosperous must show forth their thankfulness to God, by liberality to the poor and needy. The transcendent power of God’s grace, dearly beloved, is indeed daily effecting in…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 17 — On the Fast of the Tenth Month, VI. I. The duty of fasting is based on both the Old and New Testaments, and is closely connected with the duties of prayer and almsgiving. The teaching of the Law, dearly beloved,…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 19 — On the Fast of the Ten Month, VIII. I. Self-restraint leads to higher enjoyments. When the Saviour would instruct His disciples about the Advent of God’s Kingdom and the end of the world’s times, and teach His whole…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 21 — On the Feast of the Nativity, I. I. All share in the joy of Christmas. Our Saviour, dearly-beloved, was born today: let us be glad. For there is no proper place for sadness, when we keep the birthday of the Life,…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 22 — On the Feast of the Nativity, II. I. The mystery of the Incarnation demands our joy. Let us be glad in the Lord, dearly-beloved, and rejoice with spiritual joy that there has dawned for us the day of ever-new…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 23 — On the Feast of the Nativity, III. I. The truths of the Incarnation never suffer from being repeated. The things which are connected with the mystery of to-day’s solemn feast are well known to you, dearly-beloved,…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 24 — On the Feast of the Nativity, IV. I. The Incarnation fulfils all its types and promises. The Divine goodness, dearly beloved, has indeed always taken thought for mankind in divers manners, and in many portions, and…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 26 — On the Feast of the Nativity, VI. I. Christmas morning is the most appropriate time for thoughts on the Nativity. On all days and at all times, dearly beloved, does the birth of our Lord and Saviour from the…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 27 — On the Feast of the Nativity, VII. I. It is equally dangerous to deny the Godhead or the Manhood in Christ. He is a true and devout worshipper, dearly-beloved, of to-day’s festival who thinks nothing that is either…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 28 — On the Festival of the Nativity, VIII. I. The Incarnation an unceasing source of joy. Though all the divine utterances exhort us, dearly beloved, to “rejoice in the Lord always,” yet to-day we are no doubt incited to…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 31 — On the Feast of the Epiphany, I. I. The Epiphany a necessary sequel to the Nativity. After celebrating but lately the day on which immaculate virginity brought forth the Saviour of mankind, the venerable feast of the…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 33 — On the Feast of the Epiphany, III. I. When we were yet sinners, Christ came to save. Although I know, dearly-beloved, that you are fully aware of the purpose of to-day’s festival, and that the words of the Gospel…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 34 — On the Feast of the Epiphany, IV. I. The yearly observance of the Epiphany is profitable to Christians. It is the right and reasonable duty of true piety, dearly-beloved, on the days which bear witness to the works…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 36 — On the Feast of the Epiphany, VI. I. The story of the magi not only a byegone fact in history, but of everyday application to ourselves. The day, dearly-beloved, on which Christ the Saviour of the world first…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 39 — On Lent, I. I. The benefits of abstinence shown by the example of the Hebrews. In former days, when the people of the Hebrews and all the tribes of Israel were oppressed for their scandalous sins by the grievous…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 40 — On Lent, II. I. Progress and improvement always possible. Although, dearly-beloved, as the Easter festival approaches, the very recurrence of the season points out to us the Lenten fast, yet our words also must add…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 42 — On Lent, IV. I. The Lenten fast an opportunity for restoring our purity. In proposing to preach this most holy and important fast to you, dearly beloved, how shall I begin more fitly than by quoting the words of the…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 46 — On Lent, VIII. I. Lent must be kept not only by avoiding bodily impurity but also by avoiding errors of thought and faith. We know indeed, dearly-beloved, your devotion to be so warm that in the fasting, which is the…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 49 — On Lent, XI. I. The Lenten fast is incumbent on all alike. On all days and seasons, indeed, dearly-beloved, some marks of the Divine goodness are set, and no part of the year is destitute of sacred mysteries, in…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 51 — A Homily delivered on the Saturday before the Second Sunday in Lent--on the Transfiguration, S. Matt. xvii. 1-13. A Homily delivered on the Saturday before the Second Sunday in Lent—on the Transfiguration, S. Matt.…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 54 — On the Passion, III.; delivered on the Sunday before Easter. I. The two-fold nature of Christ set forth. Among all the works of God’s mercy, dearly-beloved, which from the beginning have been bestowed upon men’s…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 55 — On the Lord's Passion IV., delivered on Wednesday in Holy Week. I. The difference between the penitence and blasphemy of the two robbers is a type of the human race. That which we owe to your expectations,…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 58 — On the Passion, VII. I. The reason of Christ suffering at the Paschal Feast. I know indeed, dearly-beloved, that the Easter festival partakes of so sublime a mystery as to surpass not only the slender perceptions of…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 59 — On the Passion, VIII.: on Wednesday in Holy Week. I. Christ’s arrest fulfils His own eternal purpose. Having discoursed, dearly beloved, in our last sermon, on the events which preceded the Lord’s arrest, it now…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 62 — On the Passion, XI. I. The mystery of the Passion passes man’s comprehension. The Feast of the Lord’s Passion that we have longed for and that the whole world may well desire, has come, and suffers us not to keep…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 63 — On the Passion, XII.: preached on Wednesday. I. God chose to save man by strength made perfect in weakness. The glory, dearly-beloved, of the Lord’s Passion, on which we promised to speak again to-day, is chiefly…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 67 — On the Passion, XVI.: delivered on the Sunday. I. The contemplation of the prophecies of Christ’s suffering are a great source of pious delight. The minds of the faithful, beloved, ought indeed always to be occupied…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 68 — On the Passion, XVII.: delivered on the Wednesday. I. Christ’s Godhead never forsook Him in His Passion. The last discourse, dearly-beloved, of which we desire now to give the promised portion, had reached that point…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 71 — On the Lord's Resurrection, I.; delivered on Holy Saturday in the Vigil of Easter. I. We must all be partakers in Christ’s resurrection life. In my last sermon, dearly-beloved, not in appropriately, as I think, we…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 72 — On the Lord's Resurrection, II. I. The Cross is not only the mystery of salvation, but an example to follow. The whole of the Easter mystery, dearly-beloved, has been brought before us in the Gospel narrative, and…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 73 — On the Lord's Ascension, I. I. The events recorded as happening after the Resurrection were intended to convince us of its truth. Since the blessed and glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, whereby the…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 74 — On the Lord's Ascension, II. I. The Ascension completes our faith in Him, who was God as well as man. The mystery of our salvation, dearly-beloved, which the Creator of the universe valued at the price of His blood,…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 75 — On Whitsuntide, I. I. The giving of the Law by Moses prepared the way for the outpouring of the Holy Ghost. The hearts of all catholics, beloved, realize that to-day’s solemnity is to be honoured as one of the chief…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 77 — On Whitsuntide, III. I. The Holy Ghost’s work did not begin at Pentecost, but was continued because the Holy Trinity is One in action and in will. To-day’s festival, dearly-beloved, which is held in reverence by the…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 78 — On the Whitsuntide Fast, I. I. Since the Apostles’ day till now self-restraint is the best defence against the Devil’s assaults. To-day’s festival, dearly-beloved, hallowed by the descent of the Holy Ghost, is…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 82 — On the Feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul (June 29). I. Rome owes its high position to these Apostles. The whole world, dearly-beloved, does indeed take part in all holy anniversaries, and loyalty to the one Faith…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 84 — Concerning the Neglect of the Commemoration. I. The Churchmen of Rome are in danger of forgetting past judgments and mercies, and becoming ungrateful to God. The fewness of those who were present has of itself shown,…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 85 — On the Feast of S. Laurence the Martyr (Aug. 10). I. The example of the martyrs is most valuable. Whilst the height of all virtues, dearly-beloved, and the fulness of all righteousness is born of that love, wherewith…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 88 — On the Fast of the Seventh Month, III. I. The Fasts, which the ancient prophets proclaimed, are still necessary. Of what avail, dearly-beloved, are religious fasts in winning the mercy of God, and in renewing the…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 90 — On the Fast of Seventh Month, V. I. We must always be seeking pardon, because we are always liable to sin. We proclaim the holy Fast of the Seventh Month, dearly-beloved, for the exercise of common devotions,…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 91 — On the Fast of the Seventh Month, VI. I. Abstinence must include discipline of the soul as well as of the body. There is nothing, dearly-beloved, in which the Divine Providence does not assist the devotions of the…vatican.va
- Sermons Sermon 95 — A Homily on the Beatitudes, St. Matt. v. 1-9. I. Introduction of the subject. When our Lord Jesus Christ, beloved, was preaching the gospel of the Kingdom, and was healing divers sicknesses through the whole of…vatican.va
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