By St. John Chrysostom Why then, it is asked, did not Christ exercise His influence upon Plato, and upon Pythagoras? Because the mind of Peter was much more philosophical than their minds. They were in truth children shifted about on all sides by vain glory; but this man was a philosopher, one … [Read more...]
St. John Chrysostom: Authorities, Not Rulers, Appointed By God
By St. John Chrysostom "Let every soul be subject unto the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God: the authorities that be are appointed of God." - Romans 13:1 "Let every soul be subject unto the higher authorities," if thou be an Apostle even, or an Evangelist, or a Prophet, … [Read more...]
On The Holy Cross
by St. John Chrysostom "The Cross of the Lord is unpleasant and sorrowful to the ear, but it consists of joy and gladness. It is the originator not so much of suffering as much as of passionlessness. For Jews the Cross is temptation, for pagans it is madness, but for us believers it reminds us … [Read more...]
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