If we were not passionately inclined to money or to vainglory, then we would not fear death or poverty. We would not know enmity or hatred, and we would not suffer from the sorrows of ourselves or others. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
We are commanded to have only one enemy, the devil. With him never be reconciled! But with a brother, never be at enmity in thy heart. — 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
