“There is nothing evil save that which perverts the mind and shackles the conscience.”
St. Ambrose
St Ambrose, also know as Aurelius Ambrosius, was born in 330 into a family that would produce three Saints: St. Ambrose along with his brother, Satyrus and sister, Marcellina. St Ambrose’s father was the praetorian prefect of Gaul and his mother was known for her piety and intelligence. St. Ambrose would become one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century. This should not be surprising if you believe the legend of the bees swarming him as a baby, only to leave a drop of honey as a sign of his future eloquence.
St. Ambrose along with St. Augustine, St. Jerome and Gregory the Great, were the original Latin Doctors of the Church. St. Ambrose’s intellect and expressiveness are highly regarded, but to me, it is his simplicity and practicality that bring his message alive.
“When in Rome, live as Romans do; when elsewhere, live as they live elsewhere.”
St. Ambrose
Lady Budd 
I like words about life. Inspire me and enrich my soul ! Thank you !
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What a wonderful message to start my day!! Thank you for stopping by for a visit – your comments are very much appreciated…
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Dear Rebecca, thank you ! I have fully captured by your posts. I am a blogger writing about the theme of life, about the fact that we are different and the fact that there are still so indifferent about really living life. Several years ago, I discovered a profound sense of the word “whatever” and I think it makes sense to write about it. Here, I discovered that you are not indifferent to the wonders of life and I enjoy finding these notes of yours. I will gladly read and follow.
Affectionately, Liana
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I am so glad that you dropped by for a visit!! You made my day. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. I have just discovered your blog and have signed up to follow your posts. It appears that you and I are interested in the same ideas and subject matter. And I am intrigued by your thoughts on the word “whatever.” I look forward to our ongoing dialogue – we are on an adventure!!!
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A very wise man, St Ambrose – intellect and common sense, a great combination. My inner guide says: “Keep it simple.” It works every time. Thank you for a very timely reminder.
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We need to keep reminding each other! Every time I take the complicated path, I seem to lose my way. Simplicity, like common sense, is not that common. St. Ambrose may have lived centuries ago, but I think he is the man for every century. Thank you for making my day!!!
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St. Ambrose–one of the early church fathers. They have so much to teach us! He and others of his generation lived life so very well.
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They had a clarity of vision, didn’t they?
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