If you would rise, shun luxury, for luxury lowers and degrades. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
We must not mind insulting men, if by respecting them we offend God. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Words would be superfluous if we had deeds to show for Them. — 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… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
If repentance is neglected for an instant, one can lose the power of the Resurrection as he lives with the weakness of… — 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
If we were not passionately inclined to money or to vainglory, then we would not fear death or poverty. We would not… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Imagine your anger to be a kind of wild beast, because it has ferocious teeth and claws, and if you don't tame… — 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… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
If you say, "Would there were no wine" because of the drunkards, then you must say, going on by degrees, "Would there… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Make account that thou hast done nothing, and then thou hast done all. For if, being sinners, when we account ourselves to… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
I do not know whether anyone has ever succeeded in not enjoying praise. And, if we enjoy it, we naturally wants to… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
For if you change from inhumanity to alms giving, you have stretched fourth the hand that was withered. If you withdraw from… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
If the Lord should give you power to raise the dead, He would give much less than He does when he bestows… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
We should not bear it with bad grace if the answer to our prayer is long delayed. Rather, let us, because of… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
From the creation learn to admire thy Lord! And if any of the things thou see exceed thy comprehension, and thou are… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
How many there are who still say, 'I want to see His shape, His image, His clothing, His sandals.' Behold, you do… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
If you cannot find Christ in the beggar at the church door, you will not find Him in the chalice. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
If you wish to leave much wealth to your children, leave them in God's care. Do not leave them riches, but virtue… — 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
What good is it if the Eucharistic table is overloaded with golden chalices when your brother is dying of hunger. Start by… — 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
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
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
