THE MEMORIAL OF ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH.
JESUS TREATED ME MERCIFULLY.
"Beloved: This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Of these I am the foremost. But for that reason I was mercifully treated, so that in me, as the foremost, Christ Jesus might display all his patience as an example for those who would come to believe in him for everlasting life. To the king of ages, incorruptible, invisible, the only God, honor and glory forever and ever. Amen."
Saturday 13th September 2025 in the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time is the Memorial of St John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church.
St John Chrysostom was the
Archbishop of Constantinople and Doctor of the Church. He lived between 349 and 407. He was Syrian by nationality.
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. This brought him into collision with the Empress who sent John in exile.
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.
We choose the intimate biographical note from the Apostle Paul for a brief reflection.
What does 1 Timothy 1: 15 - 17 say to you?
Some of us are chosen, called, anointed and justified by Jesus Christ so that the world will see in us that Jesus is truly the King of Mercy.
Jesus came to call sinners and not the righteous.
Let us give him loud praise and thanks forever and ever!
"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.
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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:
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