The feeding of the 5000 demonstrates our Lord’s ability to provide for us, and also the role of the church in providing for God’s people. Most importantly for EVERY Christian is that is also states a firm command, and the way to carry out this command. Audio Homily.
Category: Homilies
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. What defines the ministry of the Apostles? Audio Homily
What defines the ministry of the Apostles?
Peter’s confession.
The hundred and fifty three fish and the Restoration of Peter.
The life of the Apostles and the church is built upon the bedrock of the confession of faith.
7th Sunday after Pentecost. The only path to happiness. Romans 15:1-7. Audio Homily
Not only are the strong commanded to bear the infirmities of the weak, but this command includes everyone. The reason for this command is discussed and it is explained that following it is the only path to happiness.
6th Sun after Pentecost. The Paralytic. Faith. Audio Homily 2010
The healing of the paralytic shows that God hears the prayers of those who have faith. This is both a promise and a rebuke for us. We are responsible before God to have faith so that our prayers for our loved ones are effective. How do we gain more faith?
The Gergesenes Demoniacs. We are not so unlike the people of the Gergesenes! 2010 Audio Homily.
The reaction of the people of the Gergesenes to their encounter with Christ is a textbook example of how to kill the conscience. We would do well to recognize everything about this great tragedy, and be honest enough within ourselves to see how we often act like the people of the Gergesenes. Various ways to root out the passions shown by these people, which are common in our own lives, are discussed
The Gergesene demoniacs We all must answer the question, “What have we to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God?”
The Gergesene demoniacs
We all must answer the question,
“What have we to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God?”
The answer of the The Holy Apostles
&St Photini, Equal to the Apostles (the Samaritan woman)
5th Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 8:28-9:1
2009
The Sign of Jonas – Baptism, resurrection, repentance and obedience.
When the Pharisees asked the Lord for a “sign”, He stated that the only sign they would receive was the “sign of Jonas”. This sign can only be understood in the entire context of Jonas’ life and ministry, along with the reaction of the people of Nineveh. It includes the resurrection, baptism and the totality of the Christian way of life.
The faith of the centurion The key to faith is: live according to the things you say you believe. Confidence in our prayers comes from the way we live
The faith of the centurion
The key to faith is: live according to the things you say you believe.
Confidence in our prayers comes from the way we live
4th Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 8:5-13
2009
Patience and the eye of the soul Patience is to see reality The Light of the Body is the eye The things you desire affect your intelligence.
Patience and the eye of the soul Patience is to see reality The Light of the Body is the eye The things you desire affect your intelligence. 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, New Martyrs of the Turkish yoke Matthew 6:22-33 Romans 5:1-10, 8:28-39 2009 In the name of the Father, the Son and of the… Continue reading Patience and the eye of the soul Patience is to see reality The Light of the Body is the eye The things you desire affect your intelligence.
The Light of the Body is the Eye What is faith? Romans 5:1-10 Matthew 6:22-33
3rd Sunday after Pentecost
The Light of the Body is the Eye
What is faith?
Romans 5:1-10 Matthew 6:22-33