by St. John ChrysostomStaying till the dismissalSo, you came to church and were granted to meet Christ? Don’t leave if the service hasn’t finished. If you leave before the dismissal, you are guilty as much as a fugitive. When you go to the theater, you don’t leave if the show hasn’t’ finished. You … [Read more...]

by St. John ChrysostomAttention and prayerAs long as we are in the church let our conduct be proper, as befits a person who is before God. Let us not occupy ourselves with purposeless conversations, but let us stand with fear and dread, with attention and eagerness, with our gaze turned to the … [Read more...]

by St. John ChrysostomOur coming to churchSo please, I beg you, let’s prefer attending church to any other occupation or care. Let’s run eagerly to church, no matter where we are.Be careful, however. Let no one enter this sacred area having earthly cares or distractions or fears. Once we have left … [Read more...]