Let us always guard our tongue; not that it should always be silent, but that it should speak at the proper time.
Saint John ChrysostomOne who strictly prosecutes the misdemeanors of others will find not condescension towards his own.
Saint John ChrysostomEvery family should have a room where Christ is welcome in the person of the hungry and thirsty stranger.
Saint John ChrysostomIn the Christian combat, not the striker, as in the Olympic contests, but he who is struck, wins the crown. This is the law in the celestial theatre, where the Angels are the spectators.
Saint John ChrysostomIf the Lord should give you power to raise the dead, He would give much less than He does when he bestows suffering. By miracles you would make yourself debtor to Him, while by suffering He may become debtor to you. And even if sufferings had no other reward than being able to bear something for that God who loves you, is not this a great reward and a sufficient remuneration? Whoever loves, understands what I say.
Saint John Chrysostom