Quotes from St.John Chrysostom
If you cannot find Christ in the beggar at the Chruch door, you will not find Him in the chalice.
Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness.
Why not learn to enjoy the little things--there are so many of them.
the rich man is not one who is in possession of much, but one who gives much.
the Eucharist is a fire that inflames us ,that like lions breathing fire, we may retire from the altar being made terrible to the devil.
When we teach our children to be good,to be gentle, to be forgiving...we instill in their souls and revel the image of god within them.
St.John was the Archbishop of Constantinople and later banished from the see on account of the allegation raised against him that he was close to some followers of Origin.
4th-5th C.
In today's Gospel, Jesus speaks about the need to be a careful steward. If we fail in our duty and waste the resources entrusted to our care, we would be punished and deprived of the opportunity to be in charge of the tasks that were entrusted to us.More would be expected from theose who are given more.
God has given us the faith.We know the Lord will be there to protect us and to love us.We should use our knowledge to protect and love the people entrusted to our care.Our faith should glow more powerfully through our daily activities.
god be kind to me and help me to grow in my love for you.
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