On the First Tuesday of the Fast, a Teaching of Saint John Chrysostom: “Let Us Cease from Our Sins” I have great sorrow in my heart for you, my children, because I see that you have not changed in any…
On Wednesday of the First Week of the Fast: A Teaching of Saint John Chrysostom on Wednesday and Friday Brethren, the time hath come for a good confession and for hastening unto God. Now is the season of purity, refreshing…
On the First Monday of the First Week of the Fast: A Teaching of Saint John Chrysostom The course of the good and beneficial fast has arrived—let us not grieve, nor grow lazy, brothers, nor be negligent concerning the commandments…
On Saturday of the second week of Lent, a teaching of St. John Chrysostom on Holy Communion. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people. He could not bear to see mankind enslaved…
On Monday of the Second Week of Lent, a Teaching of Saint John Chrysostom on the Rich and the Unmerciful I do not speak against the rich who live well and are generous, but I rebuke the wicked—those who, possessing…
On the Second Sunday of Lent, a teaching of St. John Chrysostom from the Divine Scriptures on the Holy Fast. Come, all ye faithful, beloved flock of Christ, that I may offer you the customary instruction. Hear again what was…
On Tuesday of the Second Week of the Fast: A Teaching of Saint John Chrysostom on Those Who Seek Healing from Sorcerers In this life, when we are afflicted by sorrows—whether through the loss of possessions or through severe illness—God…
On Friday of the Third Week of the Fast: A Teaching of Saint John Chrysostom on the Rich and the Poor. Brethren, I have spoken to you many times, and now, with tears, I speak again about the enemies of…
On the Same Day [Friday of the Third Week of the Fast]: A Teaching of Saint John Chrysostom on the Reading of Books. Reading is a good and beneficial practice, especially for every Christian. “Blessed are they that search out His…
On Monday of the Third Week of Lent: A Teaching of St. John Chrysostom on the Rule of the Christian Life Whoever is merciful and gives alms from his own labor is pleasing to the Lord. But whoever lives by…