Eastern Christian Insights

On the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, we learn that our life in Christ springs from the living history of what the Holy Spirit has done in the life of the church through the foundation set by their apostolic witness.

Father Phillip reminds us the eyes of our hearts must become fully transparent to Christ in order for us to fulfill our calling.

In this episode, Fr. Philip describes how the saints bear witness to the meaning of Pentecost because it is by the power of the Holy Spirit that people fulfill their calling to become holy.

In this episode, Father Philip explains how the Holy Spirit was sent to quench the deep thirst of the primal longing of all those broken and alienated from God.

Father Philip explains how only the God-Man Jesus Christ can bring those made from the dust of the earth to eternal life in the Trinity.

Father Philip unpacks the story of Christ's miraculous healing at the Pool of Siloam, and how it demonstrates that each of us can respond to the hardships of life in a way that opens us to receive the light of Christ.

In this homily, Fr. Philip reflects on the equal dignity and spiritual standing of men and women in Christ. Through St. Photini, the Samaritan Woman, we see the calling given to all who bear God’s image: to share fully in the life of the Savior.

In this homily, Fr. Philip explains how events of Holy Week are not for us to try and understand fully, rather they draw us to entrust ourselves to our Lord's selfless love as demonstrated through the mystery of His Passion.

Today Fr. Philip reflects on The Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on The Sunday of the Adoration of the Holy Cross. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on The Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Sunday of Orthodoxy. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on Forgiveness Sunday. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Parable of the Last Judgement. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the account of Christ and Zacchaeus. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on example of the Samartian lepar and how God’s generous love extends to everyone, even those we might least expect. Fr. Philip wraps up with a reflection on St. Athanasius the Great and St. Cyril of Alexandria. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the importance of water, the purpose of baptism and our experience after baptism. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the feast of Theophany and the message of St. John the Forerunner. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Genealogy that leads to the birth of Christ, idolatry vs. faithfulness and the Holy Prophet Daniel with the Three Holy Youths. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Parable of the King's Banquet and the commemoration of the Holy Forefathers including a quote from St. Porphyrios. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Gospel reading of the healing of the crippled woman and how following the holy example of the Theotokos can heal our bent over, corrupted spirit. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip reflects on the life of St. Andrew the First Called and his ability to recognize the Messiah. He also reflects on every believer's calling to "come and see" and what that means for our lives. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com

Today Fr. Philip encourages us as we continue on our journey through the Nativity season. Father weaves together the parable of the Rich Fool and the life of the Theotokos, demonstrating how one who follows God should be rich. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com