Come and See

As we see frequently throughout the New Testament, Christ annihilates the evil He encounters and frees those in bondage to it, foreshadowing the work of His crucifixion and resurrection. Fr. Philip discusses this salvific action in the context of the man possessed by a legion of demons, and St. Paul's writings on living the spiritual life. Passages discussed: Galatians 5:22-6:1; Matthew 8:28-9:1

Slavery to sin is Satan leading us to death, but slavery to Christ is complete freedom as we come before him humbly and repentantly as he gives us eternal life. Romans 6:18-23; Matthew 8:5-13

Father Philip explains how whole self can become flooded with the light of God which then shines on others and brings the light of God to them. Passages discussed: Romans 5:1-10; Matthew 6:22-33

Father Philip explains that to be a saint we must follow Jesus, care as Jesus cared, preach Jesus with our words and lives, and by being faithful to Jesus. Passages discussed: Acts 11:19-30, Matthew 4:18-23

Father Philip discusses how the saints are able to to turn their backs on the world: they go beyond their limits in suffering for Christ. We are called to imitate them so we too can be changed. Passages discussed: Hebrews 11:33-40; 12:1-2; Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30

In this episode, Father Philip discusses the role our relationship with the Holy Spirit plays in our salvation. Passages discussed: Acts 2:1-11; John 7:37-8:12.

In this episode, Fr. Philip discusses the significance of heresy. All heresy leads people away from God and salvation. We cannot change the doctrines of the church but as we accept them we find that Christ changes us. Passages discussed: Acts 20: 16-36, John 17:1-13

Father Philip discusses how evil is exposed by the light of Christ, and we are shown who we really are. Bible passages discussed: Acts 16:16-34; John 9:1-38

Like Christ, who sought out and healed the paralytic at the pool, the Church is called to minister to those paralyzed by sin, especially if they can no longer recognize their need for spiritual healing.

From the revelation of the Resurrection of Christ to modern-day works of righteousness, God accomplishes His ends on Earth through spontaneous, sacrificial love.

Father Philip highlights how the resurrection upsets the world and causes antagonism against us, but it also brings us peace, completeness, forgiveness, and healing. Passages discussed: Acts 5:12-20; John 20:19-31

Father Philip discusses the contrast between Mary's extravagant gift given out of love and self-sacrificial hospitality with Judas's monetizing her gift, turning his back on the Lord, and his ultimate betrayal. He follows this with a brief reflection on the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem and how it proclaims the Gospel. Passages discussed: Philippians 4:4-9; John 12:1-18.

James & John cheekily ask for the most important positions in the Kingdom of God, but Jesus only offers a share in His upcoming suffering. It is to this cup that they, and us, are to drink and be baptized from. Passages discussed: Heb 9:11-14; Mark 10:32-45

In this episode, Fr. Philip explores the enduring reality of Christ’s healing work and our calling to participate in it, serving as His messengers who lead others to salvation, wholeness, and forgiveness. Scripture passages discussed: Mark 9:17-31

Fr. Phillip offers a homily on how perfect Orthodox fasting is accomplished by taking up our cross and following Christ wherever He may lead. Mark 2:14-17; Mark 8:34-9:1

Hebrews 1:10-2:3, Mark 2:1-12

Fr. Philip discusses how our broken images of others, of Christ, and of ourselves can be restored through our participation in the life of the Church. Hebrews 11:24-40, John 1:43-51

Matthew 6:1-21

Sunday of the Last Judgement 1 CORINTHIANS 8:8-13; 9:1-2 MATTHEW 25:31-46

1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Luke 15:11-32

2 Timothy 3:10-15, Luke 18:10-14

Met all that Zacchaeus was not. Hebrews 7:26-8:2, Luke 19:1-10

Luke 17:12-19

Have seen a great Light. Matthew 4:12-17

2 Timothy 4:5-8, Mark 1:1-8