13 November
Today is a feast day of St. John Chrysostom.
Above: Mosaic of John Chrysostom in Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev. 11th century.
Let everything take second place to our care of our children, our bringing them up to the discipline and instruction of the Lord. If from the beginning we teach them to love true wisdom, they will have greater wealth and glory than riches can provide. If a child learns a trade, or is highly educated for a lucrative profession, all this is nothing compared to the art of detachment from riches; if you want to make your child rich, teach him this. He is truly rich who does not desire great possessions, or surround himself with wealth, but who requires nothing.
Previously on November 13, St. Augustine.
A hard lesson to learn in a world that cries: "More, more, more!"
"He is truly rich who does not desire great possessions, or surround himself with wealth, but who requires nothing." St. John Chrysostom