Eastern Christian Insights

The Ascension of the Son of God 11.06.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects upon the significance of the ascension of Jesus into the fullness of the Kingdom of God.

If the Lord Can Save Paul, There is Hope for us All 04.06.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the Gospel reading of the healing of the Blind Man.

The Impact of the Resurrection 30.05.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters explains the impact of the resurrection of Christ through the story of the Samaritan Woman.

Do You Want To Be Healed? 21.05.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the healing of paralytic.

Christ is Risen! 21.05.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the Gospel reading from Thomas Sunday.

The Healing of the Soul 03.05.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters invites us to embrace humility, as did St. Mary of Egypt who became a model of sanctity through the healing of her soul.

Blind to the Messiah 25.04.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters describes the way in which we can be blind to Jesus, the Messiah, because he is not what we are looking for.

Help My Unbelief 09.04.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on faith and doubt and our need for spiritual clarity regarding our own unbelief, on the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Anxiety 06.04.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters addresses our need to see our challenges in life in light of the Kingdom of God rather than through the lens of anxiety, worry and fear.

Taking Up Our Cross 02.04.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters explains how we can become fully alive through taking up our cross and following Christ.

Healing the Paralyzed 26.03.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the Gospel reading of the healing of the paralytic.

The Salvation of the Whole Person 19.03.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters introduces the significance of the Sunday of Orthodoxy and the restoration of the Holy Icons.

Returning to the Father 15.03.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reminds us of the purpose of the Great Fast on the Sunday of Forgiveness.

The Last Judgment 05.03.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reminds us that the path to the Kingdom of God is through our suffering neighbors.

Estrangement and Return 26.02.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters draws our attention to the estrangement of the prodigal son by his self-centered desire, and the love of the Father upon his return.

Praying to Ourselves 25.02.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters considers how the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee relates to our lives today.

What About the Dogs? 12.02.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on the gospel reading from the Sunday of the Canaanite Woman and the persistent humble faith that she exhibited.

Stewardship of our Talents 05.02.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters calls us to offer our lives in service of the Kingdom of God.

The Healing of the Lepers 01.02.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters asks, "Can physical things, including our bodies, become holy?"

Zacchaeus' Personal Encounter With Jesus 30.01.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters describes the way that the early Christians, like Zacchaeus, were transformed by their encounter with Jesus Christ.

Joseph the Betrothed 30.01.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on the important role that Joseph the Betrothed played in the Nativity of Jesus Christ.

The Genealogy of Jesus 22.01.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters explains our connection with the ancestors of Jesus.

Christmas: The Humility of Love for All People 22.01.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters recounts the Christmas story that is for all humanity.

The Forefathers of Christ 18.12.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters calls us to reflect upon the fulfillment of the promises to the descendants of Abraham in Jesus Christ.

True Enemies 04.12.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reminds us that our true enemies are the corrupt spiritual powers that tempt us to sin, and our own need to put on the spiritual armor of God.