Eastern Christian Insights

The Cross and the New Creation 13.09.2016 ↓

Are we participating in the new creation that Christ offers to us through his life, death and resurrection?

Forgiveness 12.09.2016 ↓

How quickly are we to forgive those who have wronged us in some way?

How to Avoid Sinking 23.08.2016 ↓

Are you keeping your eyes on Jesus when the stormy seas of life stir up the fear of death?

Our Hope for Eternal Life:  Homily for the Dormition 16.08.2016 ↓

The dormition of the Theotokos is an icon of our hope for eternal life.

Being Transfigured Through Prayer 10.08.2016 ↓

Are you stumbling around in spiritual darkness? Prayer is how we open the darkness of our soul to the brilliant light of Christ, presenting ourselves in faith for His healing.

Healed from Paralysis for Active Faithfulness 02.08.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip calls us to actively engage in the journey towards the Kingdom of God through the Dormition Fast.

On Being the Light of the World 27.07.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip encourages us to be the light of the world by serving Christ in our immediate circumstances.

Christ's Shocking Mercy: Homily for “St. Timon” Sunday 27.07.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip calls us to become vessels of the shocking love of God that is the salvation of the world.

St Joseph of Damascus 12.07.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip calls us to endure suffering in striving for the salvation of our souls as modeled by St. Joseph of Damascus.

Hear, Follow and Obey 07.07.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip calls us to engage in the practices of prayer, fasting and generosity - the basic building blocks of Christian faithfulness.

Learning from Martyrs, Confessors, and All the Saints 28.06.2016 ↓

Like the Saints, our path to holiness will be through the daily struggle to be faithful in small ways that few will notice or celebrate.

Pentecost 22.06.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip reminds us of the significance of Pentecost, the birthday of the Church.

Ascending with Christ in Holiness 14.06.2016 ↓

Are we ascending in holiness with Christ through the pains and challenges of this world?

The Blindman 07.06.2016 ↓

Are you experiencing healing from the blinding power of sin and death through the resurrection of Jesus?

Overcoming Hatred and Division Through the Resurrection: Homily on the Samaritan Woman 31.05.2016 ↓

Do you understand the Gospel as being good news for all, even for those whom you hate?

The Myrrhbearers 18.05.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip challenges us to respond in humble obedience to the resurrected Christ, following the example of the Myrrhbearers.

His Bodily Wounds and Ours: Homily for Thomas Sunday 11.05.2016 ↓

On Thomas Sunday, we are reminded that Christ rose victoriously with his wounds and that we too may bring our bodily limitations and challenges into the redeeming light of the risen Christ.

Palm Sunday 06.05.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip invites us to follow Jesus through his passion, bringing victory through the cross.

St Mary of Egypt 06.05.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip calls us to a life of repentance like St Mary of Egypt.

Moving Up by Moving Down: Homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent 12.04.2016 ↓

On this Sunday of "The Ladder of Divine Ascent," by St. John Climacus, we are called to ever greater heights of union with God by lowering ourselves through humble repentance.

Cross Lent 06.04.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip encourages us at this midpoint of Great Lent to take up our cross and follow Jesus.

Knowing God as Whole Persons 30.03.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip remembers St. Gregory Palamas by calling us to bring our whole personhood - body, soul and spirit - into our relationship with God.

Prodigal 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip encourages us to find ourselves in the story of the Prodigal Son, and to come home to the Father who is ready to forgive.

Publican 24.02.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip calls us to begin the journey into Great Lent with the mindset of the Publican rather than the self-righteousness of the Pharisee.

Children of Light 01.02.2016 ↓

Fr. Philip calls us to open our eyes to those areas of our own lives which need to change, as we become children of light.