St. John Chrysostom: Golden-Mouthed Archbishop and Defender of the Poor
The speaker announces the commemoration of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, on November 13. He notes that Chrysostom lived in the fourth century and earned the epithet "Chrysostom," meaning golden mouth, because of the beauty and depth of his reflections. The speaker highlights Chrysostom's deep love for Holy Scripture, his defense of the poor, and his simple, quiet life.
He adds that Chrysostom's homilies on the Divine Liturgy give the keys to understand this great mystery. The speaker then poses three questions for reflection: what place the Word of God holds in one's life; how one participates in the Divine Liturgy to receive all that God grants through it; and how one lives solidarity and fraternity with those most in need. He invites viewers to follow for more on the saints and Church Fathers.
Key moments
- 0:11 Today, November 13, we commemorate St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, who lived in the fourth century.
- 0:11 He is called Chrysostom, meaning golden mouth, because of the beauty and depth of all his reflections.
- 0:11 He was characterized by a deep love for the Holy Scriptures.
- 0:11 He defended the poor and lived a quiet and simple life.
- 0:11 His homilies on the Divine Liturgy give us the keys to understand this great and beautiful mystery.
- 0:49 The first question for reflection: what place does the Word of God occupy in our life?
- 0:49 The second question: when I go to the Divine Liturgy, what do I do to make it all that God grants me through it?
- 0:49 The third question: in what way do I live solidarity and fraternity with my brothers, those who need it most?