Eastern Christian Insights

Transfiguration and Dormition 14.08.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters draws together the meaning of the Transfiguration of Christ and the Dormition of the Theotokos for our participation in the healing of our corrupt humanity.

St Timon Sunday 14.08.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters calls us to keep our faith firmly fixed in Jesus Christ on St Timon Sunday.

The Light of the World 25.07.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters calls us to live as the reflection of the One who is 'Light of the World.'

St Procopius 10.07.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reminds us that the saints are living reminders that there is hope for healing for each one of us in Christ.

The Healing of our Souls 02.07.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters addresses the healing of our souls in light of the Saints like Sts. Cosmas and Damian the Holy Unmercenaries.

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 27.06.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on the nativity of St. John the Baptist and it's meaning for us today.

Pentecost: The Birthday of the Church 30.05.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters explains the significance of the sending of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church.

The Ascension of our Lord 22.05.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters describes the way in which the Holy Ascension of our Lord provides the way for us to be raised up from the tomb and into heavenly glory.

The Samaritan Woman 14.05.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters encourages us to follow the example of St. Photini who repented of her sin without excuse in order to find healing.

Sunday of the Paralytic Man 03.05.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters calls us to embrace the Good News of our Savior's resurrection over all the corrupting power of sin.

Abiding with Christ in His Passion 03.04.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters invites us to experience the deep truth of Holy Week as we abide with Christ in His passion.

Let It Be To Me According To Your Word 28.03.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters encourages us to live faithfully before the Lord, as did the Theotokos.

Offering Ourselves to Christ 20.03.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters calls us to offer ourselves to the Christ who offered Himself for the life of the world.

Adoring the Cross 13.03.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters explains why Orthodox Christians adore the cross of Jesus Christ.

Paralysis 05.03.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on the opportunity that we are given to become fully human through the transforming grace of God.

Sunday of Orthodoxy 28.02.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters explains how the Sunday of Orthodoxy calls us to become living icons of the risen Savior.

Forgiveness Sunday 20.02.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters calls us to live in a life of genuine forgiveness that is empowered by the divine energy of God.

Fasting for Fulfillment 14.02.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters calls us to enter the fast of Great Lent in order to find the fulfillment of our deep desires in God!

Sunday of The Prodigal Son 06.02.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters invites us to embrace the courageous humility of the Prodigal Son as we prepare to enter Great Lent.

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee 31.01.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters calls us to open our lives to the Holy God in humility, following the example of the Publican.

Leave-Taking of Theophany 16.01.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus during his baptism and upon His followers as beautiful epiphanies in the world.

John the Baptist 09.01.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on the baptism of Christ by the Holy Prophet and Forerunner, John the Baptist.

Our Family History and the Healing Work of Christ 03.01.2018 ↓

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on the genealogy of Jesus, and healing work of redemption that comes through Christ.

The Heavenly Banquet 21.12.2017 ↓

Responding to the call to come to the heavenly banquet requires us to leave behind those things to which we are enslaved.

The Battle of the Christian Life 12.12.2017 ↓

The point of the Christian life is a participation in the healing of the human person, struggling against the forces of evil in our own souls.