Whence are we to find (words) enough fully to tell the happiness of that marriage which the Church cements, and the oblation confirms, and the benediction signs and seals; (which) angels carry back the news of (to heaven), (which) the Father holds for ratified? For even on earth children do not rightly and lawfully wed without their fathers’ consent. What kind of yoke is that of two believers, (partakers) of one hope, one desire, one discipline, one and the same service? Both (are) brethren, both fellow servants, no difference of spirit or of flesh; nay, (they are) truly “two in … Continue reading

From John Chrysostom in 386ish AD. He seems to be a respected 4th century bishop respected by Catholic, Orthodox and Protestants. Considered to be one of the greatest preachers in Christian history. What little I know about the period in which he preached was during a time that Christianity after 300 years of on and off persecution gains success and some ease of living and support even from the state which never happened before and may explain some of the preaching and concern he had for the church as new temptations arose with this new found freedom. But I am … Continue reading With mud and mire