Quotes from St. John Chrysostom
Do you think that the man-loving God has given you much so that you could use it only for your own benefit? No, but so that your abundance might supply the lack of others.
- St. John Chrysostom
One who strictly prosecutes the misdemeanors of others will find not condescension towards his own.
- St. John Chrysostom
Men have the power of thinking that they may avoid sin.
- St. John Chrysostom
Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness.
- St. John Chrysostom
You can set up an altar to God in your minds by means of prayer. And so it is fitting to pray at your trade, on a journey, standing at a counter or sitting at your handicraft.
- St. John Chrysostom
It is simply impossible to lead, without the aid of prayer, a virtuous life.
- St. John Chrysostom
The test of sincerity of one's prayer is the willingness to labor on its behalf.
- St. John Chrysostom
We pray not to inform God or instruct Him but to beseech Him closely, to be made intimate with Him, by continuance in supplication; to be humbled; to be reminded of our sins.
- St. John Chrysostom
When we once begin to form good resolutions, God gives us every opportunity of carrying them out.
- St. John Chrysostom
Whether or not our prayer is heard depends not on the number of our words, but on the fervor of our souls.
- St. John Chrysostom
It is possible to offer fervent prayer even while walking in public or strolling alone or seated in your shop ... while buying or selling ... or even while cooking.
- St. John Chrysostom
Surely we ought to show them (animals) great kindness and gentleness for many reasons, but, above all, because they are of the same origin as ourselves.
- St. John Chrysostom