St John Chrysostom
Romans 2:1-11
Homily 5 on Romans St. John Chrysostom Chap. ii. ver. 1. Therefore you are inexcusable, O man; whosoever you are that judgest; for wherein you judge another, you condemn yourself. These things he says, with an aim at the rulers, inasmuch as that city then had the rule of the world put into its hands. He…
The homilies of Saint John Chrysostom
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What shall we do?
Image via Wikipedia Homily VII. Acts 2:37 St. John Chrysostom ” Now when they heard these words they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Do you see what a great thing gentleness is? More than any vehemence, it…
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Homily XIV. Philippians iv. 8-9 Ver.8. “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are just.” What is “Finally”? It stands for, “I have said all.” It is the word of one that is in haste, and has nothing to do with present things. “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever…
Selected quotes from St. John Chrysostom
“Have you fallen seriously ill? This brings you the crown of martyrdom [through thanksgiving]. Nothing is holier than that tongue which gives thanks to God in evil circumstances; truly in no respect does it fall short of that of Martyrs; both alike are crowned, both the former and the latter.” + + + “‘Quickly hearken…
Selected quotes from St. John Chrysostom
“Consider that your soul is an image. Before daubing on the true color of the Spirit, erase the bad habits which have become implanted in you, whether it be swearing, lying, uttering insults, foul language, buffoonery, or any other of the disreputable things you are in the habit of doing. Erase the habit, that you…
Homily on Marriage
By Saint John Chrysostom …let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife that she reverence her husband. (Eph. 5:33) A certain wise man, when enumerating which blessings are the most important included “a wife and husband who live in harmony (Sir. 25:1). In another place he…
Selected quotes from St. John Chrysostom
“Let us then not be proud of nobleness of birth according to the flesh, but though we have ten thousand famous ancestors, let us use diligence ourselves to go beyond their excellences, knowing that we shall gain nothing from the diligence of others to help us in the judgment that is to come; nay, this…