Saint John Chrysostom

As we begin this new week, vacation is now over, or at least it was when the weekend began. Sorry I have been away for a few days from the blog but that does happen. Today the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint John Chrysostom. He is given the name Chrysostom or "Golden Mouth" because of his preaching and writing that explained Catholic doctrine and the ideal Christian life. As one person writes, "Saint John is remembered for his eloquence in preaching God's word to small and great alike" (Magnificat, 164). It is important to preach the Good News at all times and as Saint Francis would say, "Use words if you must." I would say that Saint John proclaimed the Good News by word and action. The opening paragraph for the intercessions in the Magnificat devotional says it all, "The preacher's is the voice, but the word of life is Christ. Let us pray through the intercession of Saint John Chrysostom for the grace to hear Christ in his word and to live by what we hear" (165). May Saint John Chrysostom intercede for us and help us to proclaim the Good News each day! God Bless!!!