The Feast of St John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church.

Feast of St John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. 

"Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said:

"Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours.

"Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied.

"Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh.

"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man.

"Rejoice and leap for joy on that day!

Behold, your reward will be great in heaven.

For their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way.

"But woe to you who are rich,

for you have received your consolation.

"But woe to you who are filled now, for you will be hungry.

"Woe to you who laugh now,

for you will grieve and weep.

"Woe to you when all speak well of you, for their ancestors treated the false prophets in this way."

(Luke 6: 20 - 26).

Wednesday 13th September 2023 in the 23rd Week of Ordinary Time is the feast of St John Chrysostom, 

 Archbishop of Constantinople and Doctor of the Church. (349 - 407).  Syrian.

As the Archbishop of Constantinople, John Chrysostom could have chosen a quiet, comfortable and non controversial life. Not Chrysostom, a great admirer of St Paul the Apostle. He worked very hard for the cause of the poor and the marginalized people in his See.

"When fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher." (Luke 6: 40).  John Chrysostom was fully trained and became a great preacher and teacher in addition to his other ministries.

"Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours."

Bishop Chrysostom is known for his spirit of poverty and patience. His patience was shown in great suffering in the course of his life. He left us an example of invincible courage and patience. He died on his way to his last exile. We continue to enjoy today the vast writings he left behind.

Below is what St John Chrysostom wrote on the Eucharist:

"O miracle! O goodness of God! He that sits above with the Father…gives himself to all who desire to embrace and receive him. At that moment all do this with the eyes of faith."

St John Chrysostom is the patron saint of preachers.

St John Chrysostom pray for us.

"Many priests do not have a real and practical faith in My Eucharistic presence. Do they not know that the Eucharist encloses within itself all the merits of My Passion? Let them recover the faith of their childhood. Let them come to find Me there where I am waiting for them and I, for My part, shall work miracles of grace and holiness in them." (IN SINU JESU Monday, October 29, 2007). 

In September, the Church honors the Sorrowful Heart of Mary. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows obtain for us  mercies from her Son Jesus. 

For Prayers of Consecration to the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary, Litany, Promises of Mary to those who say the Holy Rosary, etc click the link below:

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2023/06/immaculate-heart-of-mary-consecration.html?m=10

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