The Holy Scriptures…
The Holy Scriptures lead us to God and open the path to the knowledge of God.
— Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
Fasting has…
Just as indulgence proves to be cause and promoter of countless evils for the human race, in like manner fasting and neglect of appetite have invariably proved the cause of innumerable benefits to us.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
Courage follows repentance…
Pay attention carefully. After the sin comes the shame; courage follows repentance. Did you pay attention to what I said? Satan upsets the order; he gives the courage to sin and the shame to repentance.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
If we were true Christians…
There would be no need for sermons if our lives were shining; there would be no need for words if we bore witness with our deeds; there would be no more pagans if we were true Christians.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
Our wandering minds…
Though our bodies may be in an attitude of prayer and our mouths babbling some pious formula, can we really claim to be praying in the presence of God when our minds are wandering hither and thither in home and market-place?
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
Prayer is a harbor…
Prayer is a harbor in the storms of life, an anchor for those who are storm-tossed, the treasure of the poor, the security of the rich, the healing of the sick, the preservation of health. Prayer banishes evil things, and preserve the good.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
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