In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from a homily on Matthew by St John Chrysostom, bishop (349-407 A.D.). He was elected Patriarch of Constantinople in 397. His sermons and writings did much to explain the Catholic faith and to encourage the living of the Christian life, and his eloquence earned him the surname “Chrysostom” (the Greek for “golden mouth”). For a reflection, "Do not adorn the church and ignore your afflicted brother," please click on the image. Peace be with you!