Eastern Christian Insights

The Nets 30.09.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters shares about the calling of the Apostles and the Conception of St. John the Forerunner.

Exaltation of the Cross 16.09.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters speaks about the importance of the Cross.

Nativity of the Theotokos 09.09.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters speaks about our God-given purpose in life on the Feast Day of the Nativity of the Theotokos.

Ecclesiastical New Year 03.09.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters shares from Luke 4:16-22, reminding us that earthly distinctions between different groups of people have no significance in the Kingdom of God.

Be Imitators of Me 27.08.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters shares a homily based on this Sunday's Epistle and Gospel readings, reminding us to follow St. Paul's humble obedience to the way of Christ.

Holy Temple 20.08.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters shares a homily based on this Sunday's Epistle and Gospel readings, reminding us to build our lives on the true foundation of Christ.

Loaves and Fish 15.08.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters gives a homily on the Gospel reading on the feeding of the five thousand with five loaves of bread and two fish.

Transfiguration and the Dormition of the Theotokos 06.08.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on the Feasts of the Transfiguration of our Lord and the Dormition of the Theotokos.

Saint Timon Sunday 29.07.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters shares the story of Saint Timon, and how his parish and the Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America help participate in a Sister Diocese relationship with the venerable Archdiocese of Bosra-Hauran.

Saint Kyriaki 29.07.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters recounts the life of Saint Kyriaki, powerful example of obedience to Jesus Christ.

Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles 02.07.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the example of the twelve holy apostles who sacrificed all for the sake of following Jesus.

Sunday of All Saints 25.06.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters shares the importance of becoming saints in the Orthodox Church.

Pentecost: The Coming of the Holy Spirit 18.06.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

The Ascension of the Son of God 11.06.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects upon the significance of the ascension of Jesus into the fullness of the Kingdom of God.

If the Lord Can Save Paul, There is Hope for us All 04.06.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the Gospel reading of the healing of the Blind Man.

The Impact of the Resurrection 30.05.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters explains the impact of the resurrection of Christ through the story of the Samaritan Woman.

Do You Want To Be Healed? 21.05.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the healing of paralytic.

Christ is Risen! 21.05.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the Gospel reading from Thomas Sunday.

The Healing of the Soul 03.05.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters invites us to embrace humility, as did St. Mary of Egypt who became a model of sanctity through the healing of her soul.

Blind to the Messiah 25.04.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters describes the way in which we can be blind to Jesus, the Messiah, because he is not what we are looking for.

Help My Unbelief 09.04.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on faith and doubt and our need for spiritual clarity regarding our own unbelief, on the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Anxiety 06.04.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters addresses our need to see our challenges in life in light of the Kingdom of God rather than through the lens of anxiety, worry and fear.

Taking Up Our Cross 02.04.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters explains how we can become fully alive through taking up our cross and following Christ.

Healing the Paralyzed 26.03.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the Gospel reading of the healing of the paralytic.

The Salvation of the Whole Person 19.03.2019 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters introduces the significance of the Sunday of Orthodoxy and the restoration of the Holy Icons.