Come and See (Video)

We need to be fruitful spiritually as well as nurturing God's garden - the church. Titus 3:8-15; Luke 8:5-15

Christ has provided everything we need in order to be like Him. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Luke 6:31-36

When we come to the Lord and acknowledge our sinfulness He will cleanse us and we will become his sons and daughters. 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 5:1-11

We are tied to and clothed with the Lord Jesus so we must have faith in him and trust in his faithfulness. Galatians 2:16-20; Mark 8:34-9:1

We cannot turn up to the wedding feast if we turn down the holiness required to attend. 2 Corinthians 1:21-2:4; Matthew 22:2-14

Maranatha is not just a call for the Lord to return at the end of time, but a repeated invitation to come into our everyday lives to strengthen us for service. 1 Corinthians 16:13-24; Matthew 21:33-42

Satan uses what we need to give up to enslave us, but Christ will set us free when we give those things up for him. I Corinthians 15:1-11; Matthew 19:16-26

The debt we owe God for everything he has lovingly given to us is incalculable so we should forgive the debt others owe to us. I Corinthians 9:2-12; Matthew 18:23-35

Although St. Matthias seems to not be well remembered, he demonstrated the faithfulness Christ asks of all who would follow him.

When we seem to make no headway against the evil one, the Lord will come and bring us safely through as we keep our eyes on him.

Instead of being bogged down in discussing ecclesial and theological minutiae, we must remember to live in obedience to the law of Christ.

Father Philip explores the central role forgiveness played in Christ's earthly ministry, as well as its role in our own personal journey toward theosis. Passages discussed: Romans 12:6-14, Matthew 9:1-8

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