“God does not forsake you. It is because he wishes to increase your glory that oftentimes he permits you to fall sick. Keep up your courage so that you may also hear him say: Do you think I have dealt with you otherwise than that you may be shown to be just?”
Quote by Saint John Chrysostom
Work
Discourses Against Judaizing Christians (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 68)
This volume is a collection of discourses that delve into the theological and spiritual differences between Christians and those who practiced Judaism. The author, an early church father, addresses the concerns and practices of Christians who were influenced by Jewish beliefs and customs, offering a defense of Christian doctrine and practice. more
Author
Saint John Chrysostom
Saint John Chrysostom (c. 347 – September 14, 407) was an early Church Father and Archbishop of Constantinople, renowned for his eloquent preaching and oratory, earning the epithet 'Chrysostom' meaning 'golden-mouthed.' Born in Antioch, he received a classical education and later became a hermit. His sermons emphasized moral reform, social justice, and biblical exegesis, often criticizing luxury and corruption. His conflicts with the imperial court and clergy led to multiple exiles, and he died during a forced march. His extensive writings, including homilies, commentaries, and letters, profoundly influenced Eastern Christianity. He is venerated as a saint and Doctor of the Church in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and other traditions. more