Part 51
_Egyptians_ Disapproved of the sacrifice of animals, 191. And shepherds, ib. Devoted to geometry and astronomy, 425. Egyptian dogs, meaning of, 168. Going down unto Egypt means following the vices of the Egyptians, 193. Their harvest in the first month of the year, 172. Their priests were circumcised, 425.
_Eight_ Mystical meaning of, 297, 301.
_Eleazar_ His history teaches the doctrine of ordination, 377.
_Elias_ How rich, 252. Conquered on earth, triumphed in heaven, 295. Strengthened by abstinence, 382. His history mystically interpreted, 383. Acholius compared to, 83.
_Elisha_ How a type of Christ, 363. Acholius compared to, 82. His praying that his servant’s eyes may be opened applied, 161.
_Enoch_ His riches, 252.
_Emperor_, the Should be the first to obey his own laws, 140. Should submit himself to God, 343. Good emperors love freedom, the bad, slavery, 257. Should not forbid obedience to God, 345. Is in the Church, not over the Church, 157. The Church benefited by Christian Emperors, 328. Who are God’s soldiers, 88. And pay honour to God’s Altar only, 104. Have no power over the things of God, 130, 133, 155. Emperors have oftener coveted the Priesthood than Priests sovereignty, 135. What should be rendered to Cæsar, 25.
_Ephratah_ Meaning of, 415.
_Epicurus_ Allowed evil consequences from pleasure, 362. Better than false teachers among Christians, 364. His followers believed in no future state, ib.
_Esdras_, Book of Its study recommended, 224.
_Esther_ A pattern of the power of fasting, 368.
_Eucherius_ Consul at the time of the Council of Aquileia, 32.
_Eugenius_ Set up as Emperor by Arbogastes, 341. S. Ambrose writes to him against the restoration of heathen worship, ib.
_Eusebius_, Bishop of Bologna Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 35 &c., 60. His condemnation of Palladius, 54. Disputes with Secundianus, 57 &c.
_Eusebius_ One of the Bishops of Macedonia, 80.
_Eusebius_, Bishop of Vercellæ His unanimous election, 359. First combined the duties of monk and bishop, 379. Was a true confessor, 380. Driven into exile by Valens, for refusing to condemn Athanasius, ib.
_Eusebius_, a layman Friend of S. Ambrose, 333.
_Eustathius_ One of the Bishops at the Synod of Aquileia, 33, 61.
_Eustorgius_ A confessor, 149.
_♦Eutropius_ One of the Bishops of Macedonia, 80.
_Evagrius_ His rivalry with Flavian for the see of Antioch, 336. S. Ambrose’s opinion thereon, 338.
_Evagrius_, a presbyter Appears at Aquileia as a deputy, 36, 61.
_Eventius_, Bishop of Ticinum Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 60. Condemns Palladius, 54. Signs the letter from the Council of Milan to Pope Siricius, 287.
_Exsuperantius_, Bishop of Dertona Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 61. Condemns Palladius, 55.
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_FAITH_ Not to be too readily given, 15. The characteristic of the Gospel, 453. To be willing to face suffering a proof of true faith, 428. Prepares the way for love, 457. Is strict with itself, 382. Justifies, 152. Makes free, 443. Makes us heirs of the promises, ib. Contained in the two Testaments, 298. Delivers by the Blood of Christ, 436. Profession of, directed against heresies, 315. A summary of, ib. Its greatness, 92. Questions of, to be decided by the Church, not the Emperor, or his council, 144. And discussed in the Church, 142.
_Famine_ One of God’s temporal punishments, 409.
_Fasting_ Its efficacy maintained, 286, 363. Makes us spiritually fat, 368. Instances of victories through it, 363, 367. Washes away sin, 363. Evil not easily conquered without it, ib. Jovinian’s disparagement of fasting condemned, 285. Forbidden on the Lord’s Day, 170.
_Faustinus_ Consoled by S. Ambrose on the death of his sister, 254.
_Faustinus_ Son, and grandson of Eusebius, 333.
_Fear_ Caused by sin, 241. Makes men slaves, ib., 245, 452. Yet leads them on to liberty, 442. A means of recovering God’s favour, ib. God would be loved rather than feared, 441. Christ’s true servants have no fear, 157. Inferior to love, 441. The mark of the Law, 452.
_Felix and Nabor_, a Church dedicated to At Milan, where the relics were found of SS. Gervasius and Protasius, 158.
_Felix, Bishop of Comum_ S. Ambrose writes a friendly letter to, 16. Was ordained by S. Ambrose, 19. Invited to the dedication of a Church, 17.
_Felix, Bishop of Jadera_ Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 60. Condemns Palladius, 56. Signs the letter of the Council of Milan to Pope Siricius, 287.
_Felix, an African Bishop_ A deputy at the Council of Aquileia, 33, 61. Condemns Palladius, 55.
_Felix, a deacon_ Bearer of a letter to Theodosius, 357.
_First-born_, the Represent holy men, 222.
_Flavian_ S. Ambrose writes about the dispute between him and Meletius for the see of Antioch, 336. Refuses the decision of the Bishops, 337. The claims of both sides weak, 378.
_Flesh_, the United to the soul as a brother, 403. Is mortal, soul immortal, 255.
_Fool_, the Always poor, 193.
_Forgiveness_ A Christian duty, 385. Because we have been forgiven, 272. Jacob, a pattern of, 391.
_Freedom_ That of the soul, the true, 240. Comes from free-will, 241. Exists even in bondage, 243. Not good for fools, 237, 248. Belongs to the promise, not the law, 450. God’s service the highest freedom, 242.
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_GAUL, the Bishops of_ Thanked for sending deputies to the Council of Aquileia, 61.
_Geminianus, a Bishop_ Present at the Council of Milan, 287.
_Genialis_ A follower of Jovinian, condemned by the Council of Milan, 286.
_Gentiles_ (see _Heathen_.)
_Germinator_ A follower of Jovinian, condemned by the Council of Milan, 286.
_Gervasius and Protasius_ The finding of their relics, 158 &c.
_God_ His Name, I am, marks His Eternity, 29. Is one and uncompounded, 464. Nothing hidden from Him, 318. Knows the secrets of the heart, 88. Cannot lie, 319. Nor do what is contrary to His Nature, ib. To put God before all things, no wrong to any, 90, 267, 341. His worship the substance of our life, 303. To worship and obey Him, true wisdom, 197. Will not be worshipped under the form of stones, 103. More to be feared because invisible, 292. His dwelling place our hearts, 390. He is our Portion, 388, 446. Our Rest, 408. Alone without sin, 405.
_Gospel_, the Is the fulfilment of the Law, 187, 298. Indulgence the characteristic of the Gospel, severity of the Law, 438. The Law bondage, the Gospel liberty, 242, 450. The law partial, the Gospel perfect, 439. The inheritance of Christians, 449.
_Goths_ Driven from Macedonia by the prayers of Acholius, 82. Their admission within the empire by Valens, ib. note. Supported the Arian cause at Milan, 130. Came as heathen into God’s inheritance, 134.
_Grace_ Forgives sin, 436. Gives freedom, 450. God invites by grace, furthers by increase of grace, 271. Corrects the redeemed, 190.
_Gratian_, the Emperor Writes to S. Ambrose, 1. Cavils not at the manhood of Christ, 1. His humility and faith, 2. S. Ambrose promises him a treatise on the Holy Spirit, 4. S. Ambrose announces to him in the name of the Council of Aquileia the results of their deliberation, 62 &c. Urges him to support Damasus as Bishop of Rome, 67 &c. Gave peace to the Church, 3. Put down heathen worship, 89, 114. His example held up to Valentinian, 93. Maximus refuses to restore his remains to his family, 180.
_Gregory Nazianzen_ His position in the see of Constantinople, 75.
_Gymnosophists_ Indian philosophers, 246.
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_HABBACUC_ His miraculous flight, 295.
_Hamilcar_ An instance of reverse of fortune, 113.
_Heart_ Meaning of the expression, ‘the hidden man of the heart,’ 250.
_Heathen_ Their worship contrasted with Christian, 101 &c. Their endurance, 104. Their vestal virgins with Christian virgins, 105. Not to be supported by Christian Emperors, 88 &c., 342.
_Heirs_ (see _Inheritance_.)
_Heliodorus, Bishop of Altinum_ Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 60. Condemns Palladius, 56.
_Hippocrates_ His seven ages of man, 300.
_Hope_ Is looking for the unseen, 232.
_Horontianus_ A pupil of S. Ambrose, 223. Ordained by him, 420.
_Hosea_ His wife of whoredoms mystically interpreted, 187.
_Hospitality_ Commended, 392.
_Humility_ Its excellence, 11. Joseph a pattern of, ib.
_Huns_ Employed against the Juthungi by Valentinian, 179.
_Hyginus, Bishop_ Cruel treatment of, 181.
_Hymns_ Their powerful effect, 159. Introduced by S. Ambrose at Milan during the contest with Justina, ib.
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_IDOLS_ (see _Heathen_.)
_Ignorance_ Diminishes the guilt of sin, 434.
_Illyricum_ Disturbances in, 79.
_Incarnation_ (see _Christ_.)
_Indicia_, a Virgin The case of, 478 &c.
_Indiction_ 172.
_Infants_ Weak Christians, 452.
_Inheritance_ The Gospel is the true, 443, 449, &c. What the heritage of God is, 192.
_Irenæus_ Several letters addressed to, 191, &c.
_Isaac_ The true first-born of Abraham, 222. Foresaw the mysteries of the Church, 324.
_Isaiah_ Mystical meaning of his walking naked, 348.
_Isis_ Rites of, 346.
_Italy_ In S. Ambrose’s time free from Arianism, 78.
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_JACOB_ A kingly shepherd, 191. His marriage to Leah and Rachel mystically interpreted, 193, &c. A pattern of forgiveness, 391. Of industry and perseverance, 390. An example in this respect to us, 195. Did obeisance not to Esau, but to Christ, Whom he foresaw, ib. His dream a blessing, 86.
_James_, a presbyter of Persia Seeks retirement in Campania, 350.
_Januarius_, a Bishop Takes in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 61. Condemns Palladius, 56.
_Januarius_ A follower of Jovinian, condemned, 286.
_Jason_ His history urged as a precedent, 343.
_Japhet_ His reverence for his father mystically applied, 335.
_Jerusalem_, the heavenly A good mother of souls, 217 (vid. errata.)
_Jews_ Sinned in the wilderness when God’s voice ceased, 401. Being stiff-necked required the law as a schoolmaster, 438, 442. A Christian may be in work a Jew, 440. Are the sons of the bond-woman, 450. Full of slander against Christ and His Church, 264. Are under a curse, 451. Are in the shade, Christians in the light of the Sun, 455. Prefer Moses, who accuses them, to Christ who would pardon, 454. Who are spiritually Jews, 430.
_Jezebel_ Represents the Synagogue, 383.
_Job_ His history applied to the persecution about the Basilica, 131, &c., 144. Resisted Satan by the help of the Spirit of God, 159.
_John_, the Baptist A teacher of abstinence, 368.
_John_, the Evangelist Imbibed Divine mysteries while lying on Jesu’s Bosom, 399. Signed the Lord’s Testament, 393.
_Jonah_ A lesson from, read in course during the persecution, on which S. Ambrose preaches, 136.
_Joseph_ Though a slave truly free, 238. Though naked not disgraced, 349. A pattern of humility, 11. Of purity, 12. Of the vanity of earthly things, 13. Was a type of Christ, 12. Neither depressed by adversity nor elated by prosperity, 13.
_Josephus_ His notion of an earthly paradise, 302.
_Jovinian_ A monk who had abandoned monastic life, and rushed into extremes of self-indulgence, 280. Siricius writes about him to the Church of Milan, ib. The reply of the Church of Milan, 282.
_Jovinus_, a Bishop Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 61.
_Judas_ Claimed by Satan as his possession, 389. Might have been pardoned had he waited for mercy, 407.
_Judge_ Not to be excluded from communion for inflicting the punishment of death, 182. But should prefer mercy, if possible, 183. The Church leaves them free, 184. Even heathen judges were proud of freedom from bloodshed, 183. Bishops proper judges of questions of faith, 141. And of bishops, 138, (see _Bishop_). Condemns himself, when he condemns in another his own crimes, 188.
_Julian_ Cut off his own retreat, 113. His attempt to rebuild the Temple frustrated by fire from heaven, 261. One who threw down an altar martyred in his reign, 263.
_Julianus Valens_ Intruded Bishop of Pettau, 65. Committed sacrilege by appearing in pagan dress, ib. Refused to appear at the Council of Aquileia, 16.
_Just man_, the Is a law to himself, 240. Possesses spiritual riches, 192. And ever lendeth them, 251.
_Justus_, Bishop of Lyons Takes part as deputy of the Bishops of Gaul in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 38, 60. Condemns Palladius, 54.
_Juthungi_ A Gothic tribe, ravage Rhaetia, 179.
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_KISS_ Mystical meaning of, 274.
_Kings_ Unhappy condition of, 205.
_Korah_ His sin to be avoided, 375.
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_LABARUM_ The sacred standard, 261.
_Laetus_ His family dispute, 466 &c.
_Laurence, S._ His constancy under torture, 247.
_Law_, the Jewish Took the place of the Law of Nature, 433. Did not increase, but make known sin, 434. Convicts of sin but does not forgive, 436. How a schoolmaster, 437. Only partial, while the Gospel is perfect, 439. The law trains for the Gospel, 453.
_Law_, of Nature Is innate, 433. Forbids many things which the Law of Moses did not, 353. Has moral not arbitrary sanctions, 240.
_Laymen_ Not fit judges of the faith, 139.
_Leah_ Mystically explained, 192.
_Letter-writing_ Its pleasure and profit, 313, 316, 401. It brings absent friends together, ib.
_Laying on of hands_ To exorcise evil spirits, 158, 165.
_Leontius and Renatus_ Accusers of Indicia, 484.
_Leopardus_ One of S. Ambrose’s Clergy, 286.
_Levites_ The true first-born, because hallowed, 222.
_Life_ Its uncertainty common to all, 113.
_Liguria_ Mention of, 108.
_Limenius, Bishop of Vercellæ_ Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 60. Condemns Palladius, 55.
_Love_ The characteristic of the Gospel, 452. Brings freedom with it, ib. Makes us beloved by God, 242. Required by God, 441. Excludes offences, 448. Increased by intercourse, 316. God’s, whether it varies, 213.
_Lucius_, Arian Bishop of Alexandria His crimes, 70.
_Luke, S._ Author of the Acts of the Apostles, 368.
_Lust_ Compared to a mote, 188. Often the cause of wars, 116.
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_MACCABEES_ Festival of, 263.
_Macedonius_, Bishop Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 61.
_Macedonius_ One of the Bishops of Macedonia, 80.
_Magnet_, the Its lesson, 305.
_Man_ A combatant whose prize is heaven, 289. Made to rule creation, 291, 294. His intelligence kingly, 293. Fell from bad to worse till redeemed by Christ, 305.
_Manichees_ Deny that Christ came in the flesh, 286. Condemned for fasting on the Lord’s Day, 170.
_Manna_ Why given to the Israelites and not to Christians, 394. Christ the true Manna, ib., 28. It represents the Divine Wisdom, 21, 397.
_Marcellina_, sister of S. Ambrose His letter to her about the contest with Justina, 128, &c. About the discovery of the relics of SS. Gervasius and Protasius, 157 &c. About the affair of Callinicum, 269 &c.
_Marcellus_, Bishop Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 61.
_Marcellus_ His dispute with his brother and sister settled by S. Ambrose, 465 &c.
_Marcus_ Bishop of Petavio, 66.
_Marriage_ A good estate, 371. But virginity better, 253. With unbelievers, to be avoided, 116. And within the forbidden degrees, 357 &c. Should have the Church’s blessing, 116. (See _Wife_.)
_Mary, S._ Remained a Virgin after the birth of her Son, 284, 369. An example to mothers, 393. Was the Palace of the King, ib. note.
_Martianus_ A follower of Jovinian, 286.
_Martyrs_ Buried under the altar, 162. Their deaths the perfecting of the Church, 427. Love casts out the fear of death, 457. Their nobility, 247.
_Mass_, (missa) The earliest instance of word S. Ambrose’s, 129, note.
_Maximian_ His burial, 332.
_Maximus_, Bishop of Emona Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 60. Condemns Palladius, 55. Signs the letter of the Council of Milan to Pope Siricius, 287.
_Maximus_ Irregularly consecrated Bishop of Constantinople, 75. Ambrose and the Western Bishops deceived about him, ib. note.
_Maximus_, the usurper Revolted against Gratian, 176. S. Ambrose twice goes on an embassy to him from Justina and Valentinian the 2nd, ib. His address to him on the second embassy, 178. Warns Valentinian against him, 181. S. Ambrose alludes to his first embassy, 135. To Maximus’ defeat by Theodosius, 265.
_Maximus_ The accuser of Indicia, 479 &c.
_Mayence_, (Moguntiacum) S. Ambrose meets Count Victor there, 178.
_Meletius_ His connection with the great Schism at Antioch, 71, note. The opinion of the Council of Aquileia upon it, 74.
_Members_, our How they may be made either instruments of sin or of righteousness, 249.
_Memoriales_ Recorders, 129.
_Merchants_, at Milan Fined on account of the disturbances, 129. The fines remitted, 136.
_Mesopotamia_ Mystically interpreted, 115.
_Micah_ Meaning of the name, 412. Of his seven shepherds, 288.
_Michal_ Wrongly reproves David, 346.
_Miracles_ Wrought through the relics of the saints, 158, 163. Acknowledged by the devil himself, 164.
_Monastic life_ Compared with clerical, 382. Its happiness, 384.
_Money_ See _Riches_.
_Monks_, at Callinicum Set fire to a temple, 263.
_♦Morasthite_, son of the Meaning of, 412.
_Moses_ Why he ground the golden calf to powder, 396. Why he ordered half of the blood of the sacrifices to be poured on the altar, 398. Why he broke the tables of the law, 462. Saw God face to face, 404. Yet deferred to Aaron in regard of priesthood, ib. How a god before Pharaoh, 199. Wrote by inspiration, 295.
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_NABAL_ Mystically explained, 215.
_Nabor_ (See _Felix_.)
_Naboth_ The lesson of, applied, 149. Naboth truly rich, Ahab poor, 252.
_Naphtali_ Meaning of, 253.
_Nature_ Can only be changed by its Maker, 446. The Creator can remedy the defects of, 460. God the Author of, 31. The law of, superior to national custom, 411.
_Nectarius_ His claim to the see of Constantinople, 75.
_Neice_ (See _Uncle_.)
_Nicæa_, Council of Whether it established a cycle for Easter, 166. Its doctrine upheld by Theodosius, 141. Approved by the Council of Ariminum, ib.
_Nineveh_ A proof of the power of fasting, 286.
_Noah_ His drunkenness mystically interpreted, 348.
_Numerius_ One of the Bishops of Macedonia, 80.
_Numidius_ A delegate of the African Bishops at the Council of Aquileia, 33, 61. Condemns Palladius, 55.
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_OATH_ Meaning of, 90.
_Obedience_ Brings remission of sin, 435.
_Offering_ All to be offered to God, 24, 26. Not acceptable unless sincere, 408.
_Old-age_ Venerable for good works rather than gray hairs, 86, 103. An unspotted life the true old age, 57.
_Origen_ His Commentaries on the New Testament inferior to those on the Old, 441.
_Original sin_ Inherited from Adam, 435, 446. A debt incurred by Adam cancelled by Christ, 271.
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_PALLADIUS AND SECUNDIANUS_ Condemned by the Council of Aquileia, 31, &c.
_Pannonia_ 108.
_Paradise_ Man’s soul the true, 303. The road into Christ’s kingdom, 422.
_Partridge_ Mystical meaning of, 217 &c.
_Passover_ A type fulfilled in the gospel, 169. The Christian Easter how connected with it, 170 &c. The ceremonies of, mystically explained, 22.
_Paterna_ Gives evidence in favour of Indicia, 485.
_Paternus_ Consults S. Ambrose as to marriage of uncle and neice, 351 &c.
_Paulinus_ Supported by the Italian Bishops against Meletius and Flavian for the see of Antioch, 71, 74.
_Paulinus_ Of Aquitania adopts a life of voluntary poverty, 345.
_Paul, S._ The depth of his writings, 235. Difficulty of explaining them, 441. A summary of his Epistle to the Ephesians, 444 &c. His letters an image of his presence, 314. Why he wrote with his own hand, 313. Condemned and absolved by letter, 314. Was severe at first, that he might be gentle afterwards, 270. No teacher of excess, 285.
_Paulus_, a presbyter of Constantinople Asks for a General Council of East and West, 79.
_Pelagia_ Her martyrdom, 247.
_Penitence_ Difficulty of, 406. No forgiveness without, 407. David a pattern of, 326. Urged on Theodosius, 327.
_Persecution_ Applied by Justina in regard to the Basilica at Milan, 128 &c. S. Ambrose preaches about, 132 &c. Persecution continued, 142. S. Ambrose refuses to yield, 148. Christ persecuted in his servants, 147.
_Peter, S._ Was in darkness when he denied Christ, 461. His vision a proof of the blessedness of retirement, 317. The story of Christ’s appearing to him on his way to martyrdom, 147.
_Peter_ Bishop of Alexandria, 72, 74.
_Philaster_ Bishop of Brescia, 33, 55. (In p. 63 Abundantius is called Bishop of Brescia, and Philaster is omitted.)
_Philip_ One of the Bishops of Macedonia, 80.
_Philomarus_ The name of a heathen writer quoted by S. Ambrose, 362. Possibly a mistake for Philodemus, ib. note.
_Phineas_ His defeat of Balaam’s counsel explained, 323.
_Phœnicians_ Practised circumcision, 425.
_Photinians_ Their assemblies forbidden, 66.
_Piety_ Prefers things divine to human, 403.
_Plato_ His notion of the soul, 224.
_♦Plotinus_ A follower of Jovinian, condemned, 286.
_Polybius_ Proconsul in Africa, 475.
_Pompeius_ An instance of reverse of fortune, 113.
_Portian Basilica_ Claimed for the Arians, 128.
_Prayer_ To be used for the dead In Christ, 255. Taught and aided by the Holy Spirit, 233. Due seasons for, 169. Frequent prayer a life of Angels, 384. Is a sacrifice, 329. A shield, 391. The prayers of the poor a good defence, 156.
_Priest_ The title ‘Sacerdos’ often used of Bishops, 1. Should be clothed with priestly virtues, 377. Be different from ordinary men, 196. Forsake the ways of the world, 197. Be fit for Christ’s possession, 470. Regard ♦worldly loss as gain, 467. Forgiving sins their food, 407. Their teaching bitter, but fruit-bearing, 270. Are the proper judges in questions of doctrine, 53, 138, 267, 343. Bound to reprove sinners, 325. And to be feared by them, 374.
_Priscus_ An old friend of S. Ambrose, 476.
_PROCULUS_, Bishop of Marseilles Deputy of the Bishops of Gaul at Aquileia, 33, 60. Condemns Palladius, 56.
_Prophets_ Regard heavenly things, 349. Their food to have their message understood, 383.
_Protasius_ See _Gervasius_.
_Pythagoras_ Derived his wisdom from the Jewish Scriptures, 196.
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_RACHEL_ A type of the Church, 416. Mystically explained, 192.
_Rebecca_ Her preference of Jacob to Esau mystically explained, 391.
_Redemption_ Equal to all, 22. Called adoption, 231. To be of the whole Body of Christ, ib.
_Relics_, of saints Placed in Churches, 158. Work miracles, 160 &c.
_Religion_ To be preferred to human ties, 403. Not to be neglected for fear of ridicule, 432. Makes things unseemly in themselves venerable, 346. Takes precedence of all things, 92. Turns loss to gain, 104.
_Renatus_ See _Leontius_.
_Repentance_ (See _Penitence_.)
_Rest_, the true In heaven, not here, 299.
_Rhaetia secunda_ Its fertility tempted enemies, 108.
_Rich_ The meek rich in God’s sight, 251. He who is rich in faith truly rich, 386. The poor in spirit rich, 387. He is not rich who has not more than he needs, 253. The wise man truly rich, 250, 253.
_Riches_ Only spiritual lasting, 440. To possess Christ the true riches, 386. Should be made to subserve the good of the soul, 8. Not in themselves injurious, 387. No defence against death, 10. Their best use, to aid the poor, 14. The grasping man poor in the midst of riches, 252. Are a burden unless sanctified by charity, 274. Are the redemption of a man’s soul by almsgiving, 8, 20. Are a provision for man’s journey, 8. Not to be applied to usury, 115. Give no claim to deference, 386.
_Rome_, Church of Called the Head of the whole Roman world, 69. The source of all rights of communion, ib. Its decision sought along with that of other Churches, 76.
_Rome_, heathen Its plea for its gods, 97. Refuted by S. Ambrose, 102. Often adopted foreign rites, 110.
_Rufinus_ Prætorian Prefect under Theodosius, 330.
_Rumoridus_ A military Count, attached to Valentinian’s Court, 342.
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_SABINIANUS, A DEACON_ Acts as reader at the Council of Aquileia, 33.
_Sabinus, Bishop of Placentia_ Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, 33, 47 &c., 60. Condemns Palladius, 55.
_Sacraments_ The greatness of, 459.
_Sacrifice_ Not acceptable unless sincere, 408. Prayer a, 329. Explanation of rules concerning, 398, &c. The blood on the altar a type of the sacrifice of the Cross, 400.
_Saints_ God all in all to, 403. Ascend upwards to God, 208. Work for God even in their rest, 86. Fight God’s enemies without effort, 82. Are the first-fruits of the Gospel, 230.
_Samson_ The lesson of his history set forth, 117, &c.
_Sarmatio_ See _Barbatianus_.
_Satan_ Means Adversary, 218. How our Lord overcomes his craft, 219.