All Saints Homilies

Jericho: Rumor, Vision, Praise 31.01.2016 ↓

Fr. Pat reflects upon the healing of the blind man of Jericho as recounted in Luke Chapter 18.

The Divine Fire 30.01.2016 ↓

Fr. Pat explains the Holy Eucharist as Flaming Coal and Divine Bread.

The Blind Man 06.11.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat reflects on Luke's version of the blind man in Jericho.

Christian Philosophy 06.11.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat explores the literary source of Christian philosophy as found in the Holy Scriptures.

Inseparable 01.11.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat reflects upon the inseparability of the message of Christ from the Person of Christ, and how that affects three aspects of our lives: our piety, our forgiveness of others, and our justification.

A Look at the Cross from Three Directions 30.09.2015 ↓

In this homily, given on the Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross, Fr. Pat looks at the cross through the eyes of Paul, Peter, and John.

An Autobiographical Parable 06.09.2015 ↓

In the parable of the Vineyard and the Vinedressers, Jesus is not giving a moral teaching, as might be expected, but rather is presenting His own story about His relationship to God and to the people of Israel. Fr. Pat discusses this.

The Essential Thesis of the Christian Faith 27.08.2015 ↓

1 Corinthians 15 is arguable among the most important passages of the Bible. Fr. Pat examines this passage from today's reading.

The Call to a Generous Heart 27.08.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat discusses the parable of the servant and the debt he owed to the king.

Rock Johnson and the Ohio River 09.08.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat discusses Peter walking on the water.

The Tent Peg, the Rock, the Bread, the Sword, the Well 02.08.2015 ↓

St. Paul sees the interpretation of the Old Testament as central to his responsibility in the apostolic ministry. So should we.

A Christian Tripod 02.08.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat examines three rules for living that are found in Romans 12.

The Antimins 12.07.2015 ↓

On the occasion of All Saints receiving the new Antimins, Fr. Pat explains its functions and use in worship.

Two Indispensable Channels of the Truth 04.07.2015 ↓

Part of our communion with God is our connection to the saints; chief among them after the Theotokos are Peter and Paul.

We Rejoice in Our Sufferings 02.07.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat reflects on the Epistle to the Romans in light of the recent tragic events in South Carolina.

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones 02.07.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat discusses three points related to the Feast of All Saints.

The Trinity 02.07.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat examines the three persons of the Holy Trinity.

The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council 02.07.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat discusses the Council of Nicaea, which gave us the Creed in the year 325.

Argument, Sight, and Creation 02.07.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat reflects on the story of the man born blind.

The Well, the Woman, and the World 02.07.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat discusses the longest dialogue in the Bible between Jesus and another person.

The Resurrection of a Seamstress 02.07.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat discusses three points related to the account of the seamstress who was resurrected in the book of Acts: the fall, the resurrection, and integration.

Biblical Worship 30.05.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat explores three essential components of Biblical worship: the sanctuary itself, the bread, and the lamp stand.

The Mission of the Church 09.05.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat explains what the story of the Myrrh-Bearers can teach us about the mission of the Church.

Unbelief, Belief, and Experience 09.05.2015 ↓

How the Church moved from unbelief to belief is an immense mystery.

The Enfleshing of God 03.04.2015 ↓

Fr. Pat reflects on the mystery of the Incarnation.