God, who preferred the correction rather than the death of a sinner, did not desire that a homicide be punished by the exaction of another act of homicide. Saint Ambrose actcorrectiondeath Change image and share on social
It is ingrained in all living creatures, first of all, to preserve their own safety, to guard against what is harmful, to strive for what is advantageous. Saint Ambrose advantageouscreatureguard Change image and share on social
When I go to Rome, I fast on Saturday, but in Milan I do not. Do you also follow the custom of whatever church you attend, if you do not want to give or receive scandal. Saint Ambrose attendchurchcustom Change image and share on social
Nothing graces the Christian soul so much as mercy; mercy as shown chiefly towards the poor, that thou mayest treat them as sharers in common with thee in the produce of nature, which brings forth the fruits of the earth for use to all. Saint Ambrose bringchieflychristian share on social
Bind up thy words that they run not riot, and grow wanton, and gather up sins for themselves in too much talking. Let them be rather confined, and held back within their own banks. An overflowing river quickly gathers mud. Saint Ambrose backbankbind share on social
Take away the contests of the martyrs, and you have taken away their crowns. Saint Ambrose contestcrownmartyr Change image and share on social
O most merciful Father, put far from me all my iniquities and all my offences; so that, by Thee made whole in body and in soul, I may be accounted worthy to approach the Holy of holies. Saint Ambrose accountapproachbody Change image and share on social
A kindness received should be returned with a freer hand. Saint Ambrose freehandkindness Change image and share on social
No one is good but God alone. What is good is therefore divine, what is divine is therefore good. Saint Ambrose divinegodgood Change image and share on social
