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Treasures of Our Faith with Deacon Richard Vehige · Sep 13, 2025 · 1m

Today, September13, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39: 4-10), entitled "The wisdom of a man who is learned in the Scriptures". Our treasure, which follows, is a homily by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop. St. John Chrysostom was born at Antioch about the year 349. After an extensive education he embraced a life of asceticism. He was ordained a priest and distinguished himself by his preaching which achieved great spiritual results among hearers. He was elected Bishop of…