Patristic Quote of the Day

Blessed is God, who works wonders alone, who makes all things and transforms them. Those who were captives until yesterday are now free and citizens of the Church; those who were formerly in disgrace because of sins now have boldness and righteousness. They are not only free but also holy, not only holy but also righteous, not only righteous but also sons, not only sons but also heirs, not only heirs but also brothers of Christ, not only brothers of Christ but also joint heirs, not only joint heirs but also members, not only members but also temples, not only temples but also instruments of the Spirit.—St. John Chrysostom, Homily 3 on the Newly Illumined