The devil tempts that he may ruin; God tests that he may crown. (Saint Ambrose, +397)
Day: December 7, 2024
May God Raise Up More Bishops Like Ambrose
The great bishop and doctor Ambrose (340 – 397) is known for many things, not least his role in the conversion of the great Saint Augustine. When he was born, a swarm of bees covered his mouth and face – quite a traumatic event, one might think – but Ambrose’s father said to leave them[…]