he story of the myrhhbearers is like ours, in microcosm. Life is full of moments when we must “become bold” as Joseph (and the myrhhbearers) did, and do what is right, even if we do not how we can accomplish the task (roll away the stone and deal with the armed guards) or what will come of it. Even when we have accomplished something, or grace visits us, we may not recognize it or understand it, just like the myrrhbearers, who were afraid after hearing the announcement of the resurrection from the angel. The myrhhbearers who us the way – do what is right, or even what we think is right, no matter ho “possible” it seems or how likely that the outcome will be pleasing, and in time, all will be revealed to us. This Gospel continues the theme of how the enlightenment of the resurrection is actualized in us.
Saint Thomas Sunday. Realism About The Resurrection. Audio Homily 2010
SYNOPSIS:Of all the resurrection stories, perhaps the one concerning St Thomas is the one we can most relate to. He is the “common man”, who was later able to do uncommon things. We are just like him, so our path of life must also be like his, which is the Christian life in microcosm. He, like us, was a complex indivicdual, believing, then faint of heart, couargeous, then full of fear. The one thing that he did that we must do to be saved is to endure, and “believe in the midst of our unbelief”. If we do this, we are not far away from the supernatural exploits of St Thomas, the Apostle.
Also other links to homilies on St Thomas Sunday.
A metaphor: cactus, a priest and a little church
I think if I could pick a plant to be it would be a cactus. This is the perfect plant fror a priest to be. … Our little church is like a cactus. …
Sponsor a Tree. A Fundraising Drive for St. Nicholas Church in McKinney, TX
Our new church is nearly complete, but the cost for landscaping is much higher than we expected or than we can afford.
Can you help us by sponsoring a tree or bush?
ALL the trees are REQUIRED by the City of McKinney, and the prices we’ve found are extremely good.
Benefactors will be commemorated at every Liturgy in perpetuity, and a plaque will be placed on the tree if the donations are made in somebody’s memory. …
The Resurrection makes the Impossible Possible!
Brothers and sisters, did you hear in the readings – those fifteen beautiful readings[1] – did you hear of the resurrection? Did you hear of faith? Did you hear of things that seemed to be impossible and yet became possible? …
Pascha: As many have been baptised into Christ have put on Christ.
Tonight, brothers, and sisters, I wish to bring you one word. We sang just a moment ago, “As many have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ”. This is sung at several great feasts, preeminently Pascha. Why do we sing this hymn today? What does it have to do with Pascha? Look at… Continue reading Pascha: As many have been baptised into Christ have put on Christ.
Condemned to Immortality: A meditation on the Resurrection Archiamandrite Justin Popovic
People condemned God to death; with His Resurrection He condemned them to immortality. For striking Him, God returned embraces; for insults, blessings; for death, immortality. Never did men show more hate towards God than when they crucified Him; and God never showed His love towards people more than when He was resurrected. Mankind wanted to… Continue reading Condemned to Immortality: A meditation on the Resurrection Archiamandrite Justin Popovic
Pascha: Sin and death are conquered.
What is it that we celebrate, brothers and sisters, what do we celebrate today?
We celebrate two healings: the God-man, with His two natures – a son twice – healed us of death and sin. And if you read carefully this gospel, it speaks of this . . . not openly, but in a way that is mystical and spiritual. …
Why do we read from the beginning of John on the night of Pascha? Pascha Homily 2010
Brothers and sisters, on this bright day of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, we read from the beginning of the Gospel of John, which does not say anything about resurrection. …
Now why is this, that on the very day when we most extravagantly celebrate the resurrection we read from the beginning of John and not a resurrection story?
Well, we certainly know about the resurrection, but have we lived it yet? Who is the resurrection? – Jesus Christ. Saint John, preeminently, of all the Apostles and Evangelists, shows us Who Jesus Christ is. In order for the resurrection to be actualized in our life, we must know Jesus Christ …
The moment before we receive the Paschal light…
The moment before we receive the Paschal light is a holy moment, a quiet moment, which the soul so often needs. The church is dark, and still, and we are full of anticipation. As we are singing "Thy resurrection…", first softly then louder, and getting ready to bring the Paschal light through the Royal… Continue reading The moment before we receive the Paschal light…