Feast and Moral Speeches
St. Gregory of Nazianzus (329-390) is one of the most important theologians of the Church, Tradition giving him the nickname "Theologian". The speeches contained in this volume have as their subject either theological issues of utmost importance, such as the Resurrection of the Savior, Pentecost, the Holy Light, or practical matters, such as the love of the poor, the troubles of this passing life. the face of hail ”.
"Why do we suffer from disease in our souls, a disease far worse than that of bodies? The bodily disease I see coming unintentionally, while the other comes by choice; the first disappears with this life, and the other accompanies us when we move from here. Why don't we help our nature while we still have time? Why, being bodies, do we not adorn our bodies with humility? Why do we rejoice in the troubles of our brothers?
Let this not happen to me, nor let me get rich while others are in trouble; nor to be in good condition, if I do not...
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