Not to share our own wealth with the poor is theft from the poor and deprivation of their means of life; we… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Yet, when we must put aside our wrath, quench our envy, soften our anger, offer our prayers, and show a disposition which… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Almsgiving above all else requires money, but even this shines with a brighter luster when the alms are given from our poverty.… — 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
In the matter of piety, poverty serves us better than wealth, and work better than idleness, especially since wealth becomes an obstacle… — 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
Such is friendship, that through it we love places and seasons; for as bright bodies emit rays to a distance, and flowers… — 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
