When an archer desires to shoot his arrows successfully, he first takes great pains over his posture and aligns himself accurately with… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Whether, therefore, we receive what we ask for, or do not receive it, let us still continue steadfast in prayer. For to… — 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
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
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 Image
The slave should be resigned to his lot, in obeying his master he is obeying God. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Every trace of the old philosophy and literatureof the ancient world has vanished from the face of the earth. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
What the soul is in the body, let Christians be in the world. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
...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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I do not think there are many among Bishops that will be saved, but many more that perish. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
