All Saints Homilies

The Paralytic 09.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat discusses three experiences associated with prayer to Jesus.

Praying to Jesus 09.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat shares his homily on the centurion and his servant.

Jesus Calls the Disciples . . . and Us 09.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat examines the story of Christ calling his first disciples under three aspects.

The Universal Birth Defect 07.09.2014 ↓

The man born with the blindness that we all share sees differently and looks different.

Refresh Thou My Thirsty Soul 07.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat reflects on goodness, beauty, and truth in Jesus's encounter with Photini of Samaria.

The Paralytic Faces the Truth 07.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat shares his homily from the Sunday of the Paralytic.

Truth, Goodness, and Beauty 07.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat again addresses the "transcendentals," this time explaining how the Incarnation is the manifestation of truth, goodness, and beauty.

The Transcendentals 07.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat considers the Gospel message of St. Thomas Sunday through the triple lens of what classical philosophy calls "the transcendentals": the true, the good, and the beautiful.

Three Requests for Three Gifts 07.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat discusses the three things we ask for in the prayer before the Gospel in Matins that mirror the three gifts of the Holy Spirit as expressed by the Prophet Isaiah.

Preparing for Pascha 07.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat address some of the themes of Pascha in preparation for this Feast of Feasts.

The Feast of the Annunciation 07.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat examines the principle of synergy, the assent of Mary, and holiness and personal history as they relate to the Feast of the Annunciation.

Jesus as Lord 07.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat examines the primitive proclamation and theological premise of the Christian faith: the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Parable of the Talents 07.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat explains how the Parable of the Talents is really about the Last Judgment.

Walking in Wisdom 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat encourages us to love God with our whole minds.

Sowing of the Seed 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat continues the allegory that Jesus began in the parable of the sowing of the seed.

Love Your Enemies 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat offers three suggestions about how to render the observance of the commandment to "love your enemies" a bit more obvious.

Apologia 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat discusses the first chapter of Galatians, in which Paul defends himself and his reputation by sharing his conversion experience.

Make Disciples of All Men 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat explains how the calling of the apostles and the miraculous catching of fish are indications of the great crowds that would come to Christ upon hearing the Gospel.

The Mystery of the Cross 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat reflects on the mystery of the Cross as presented during Holy Week through the imagery of other biblical characters.

The Gospel Message 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat examines the expression of the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15 from three different angles.

Forgiveness 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat explains that the mandate to forgive offenses is not something we're disposed to do except by grace.

Unity 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat places the theme of Christian unity and peace in our present historical context.

The Council of Chalcedon 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat makes three points with respect to the central teaching of Chalcedon, particularly as we prepare for the Feast of the Transfiguration.

Romans 10 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat explores the dynamic nature of God's word, what it means to profess the Resurrection, and the contrast between law and gospel.

The Centurion 06.09.2014 ↓

Fr. Pat examines each of the three players in the second of the "miracles of blessing" found in the Gospel of Matthew—the centurion, Jesus, and the servant.