We must not mind insulting men, if by respecting them we offend God. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
A man does not possess all the gifts, lest he think that grace is nature. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
When you are weary of praying, and do not receive, consider how often you have heard a poor man calling, and have… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Sin makes man a coward; but a life in the Truth of Christ makes Him bold. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
It is a shame for a man to desire honor because of his noble progenitors, and not to deserve it by his… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
A man's readiness and commitment are not enough if he does not enjoy help from above as well; equally help from above… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
I exhort and entreat you all, disregard what this man and that man thinks about these things, and inquire from the Scriptures… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
I exhort and entreat you all, disregard what this man and that man thinks about such things, and inquire from the Holy… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
There are many poor men and poor women: set apart some one constantly to remain there: let the poor man be though… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Do you think that the man-loving God has given you much so that you could use it only for your own benefit?… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Even if we have thousands of acts of great virtue to our credit, our confidence in being heard must be based on… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
When we teach our children to be good, to be gentle, to be forgiving (all these are attributes of God), to be… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
It may here be observed, that all who are offended by us are exposed to our view. But the rich man sees… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
It is not the man who is responsible for the offerings as they become Christ's Body and Blood; it is Christ Himself… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Abba Moses asked Abba Sylvanus, Can a person lay a new foundation every day? The old man replied, If you work hard,… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
When you are before the altar where Christ reposes, you ought no longer to think that you are amongst men; but believe… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
For Christians above all men are forbidden to correct the stumblings of sinners by force...it is necessary to make a man better… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
What shall I say! And how shall I describe this Birth to you? For this wonder fills me with astonishment. The Ancient… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
If we approach with faith, we too will see Jesus... for the Eucharistic table takes the place of the crib. Here the Body of… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
The slave should be resigned to his lot, in obeying his master he is obeying God. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
Every trace of the old philosophy and literatureof the ancient world has vanished from the face of the earth. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
...there is nothing that has been created without some reason, even if human nature is incapable of knowing precisely the reason for them all. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
It is certainly a greater and more wonderful work to change the minds of enemies, bringing about a change of soul, than to kill… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
What is it to be a fool for Christ? It is to control one's thoughts when they stray out of line. It is to… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
Let us always guard our tongue; not that it should always be silent, but that it should speak at the proper time. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
I do not think there are many among Bishops that will be saved, but many more that perish. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
When an archer desires to shoot his arrows successfully, he first takes great pains over his posture and aligns himself accurately with his mark.… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
Whether, therefore, we receive what we ask for, or do not receive it, let us still continue steadfast in prayer. For to fail in… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
Not to share our own wealth with the poor is theft from the poor and deprivation of their means of life; we do not… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share
