Day 71: St. Gregory of Nyssa

Today the Church honors St. Gregory of Nyssa, a bishop and Doctor of the Church whose theology teaches us how to seek God with humility, depth, and wonder. Living during a time when the Church was defining how to speak about the mystery of God, St. Gregory helped protect the truth of the Trinity while reminding believers that God is always greater than our understanding.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life and teaching of St. Gregory of Nyssa. You will learn about his early struggles as a bishop, his growth into one of the Church’s greatest theologians, his defense of the divinity of Christ, and his teaching that the Christian life is a continual journey deeper into the mystery of God.

St. Gregory of Nyssa reminds us that faith is not about mastering God through ideas, but about being transformed by Him through prayer, humility, and awe.

💬 Thought to Remember

“Concepts create idols. Only wonder understands anything.”

St. Gregory of Nyssa

Reflection:

St. Gregory teaches that when we reduce God to explanations alone, we risk losing reverence. True understanding begins with wonder and humility. This quote invites us to approach God not as a problem to solve, but as a mystery to love and enter more deeply.

📖 Bible Verse

“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God.”

Romans 11:33

🙏 Prayer to St. Gregory of Nyssa

St. Gregory of Nyssa,

teacher of divine mystery and faithful servant of the Church,

pray for us.

Help us seek God with humility,

grow in prayer and wonder,

and trust Him even when we do not fully understand.

Amen.

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