and strong in the strength of Leo’s faith. “Although He has committed His sheep to the care of many shepherds, Christ Himself has never left the guardianship of His beloved flock.”
For
“God fulfils Himself in many ways.”
“IPSE TAMEN DILECTI GREGIS CUSTODIAM NON RELIQUIT.”
THE END.
FOOTNOTES
[1] Bagaudæ, the name given to the peasants who revolted against Roman oppression in Gaul, said to be a Celtic word meaning crowd or mob.
[2] Vide St. Leo, Epistola 4, ad Episcopos per Campaniam Tusciam, &c., Acta Sanctorum, S. Leonis, Opera 1, p. 611.
[3] S. Leo, Sermon XXIII. These quotations are taken from sermons of S. Leo on the Nativity and the Epiphany, in the Acta Sanctorum.