...grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. - John 1:17b
If the poison of pride is swelling up in you, turn to
the Eucharist; and that Bread, Which is your God
humbling and disguising Himself, will teach you humility.
If the fever of selfish greed rages in you,
feed on this Bread; and you will learn generosity.
If the cold wind of coveting withers you, hasten to the
Bread of Angels; and charity will come to blossom in your heart.
If you feel the itch of intemperance, nourish yourself with
the Flesh and Blood of Christ, Who practiced heroic self-control
during His earthly life; and you will become temperate.
If you are lazy and sluggish about spiritual things, strengthen
yourself with this heavenly Food; and you will grow fervent.
Lastly, if you feel scorched by the fever of impurity,
go to the banquet of the Angels; and the spotless
Flesh of Christ will make you pure and chaste.
St Cyril of Alexandria
370-444
Bishop, Doctor of the Church
Brilliant writer and orator
Pillar of Orthodoxy
Bold and brave presence
Preeminent role at Council of Ephesus
This Council defined the inseparable unity
of the divine and human natures of Christ, and thus the
appropriateness of invoking the Blessed Virgin Mary
under the title of "Theotokos" or Mother of God.
Feast Day - June 27
"In Cana of Galilee Christ changed water into wine,
and shall we think Him less worthy of credit
when He changes wine into His Blood?
when He changes wine into His Blood?
St Cyril of Alexandria
St Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us!
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