Holy Apostles Corner

Our visiting priest, Fr. Harry Pappas’ inspiring sermon on the 2nd Sunday of Luke service on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Fr. Tom’s inspiring sermon from the service of the Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Welcome to today’s podcast, where we explore themes of faith, humility, and God’s love through various stories. First, we discuss how our perceptions of God are shaped by experiences and misunderstandings, emphasizing humility through Jesus’ actions on the cross. This calls us to embrace humility to understand God’s nature better. Next, inspired by a camping trip to Lake Chelan, we reflect on the...

Fr. Tom’s Inspiring sermon on the 1st Sunday of Luke service on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Fr. Tom’s inspiring sermons from the Feast Day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross services on Saturday, September 14, 2024 and Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Today we are exploring profound themes of faith, love and the transformative power of the Holy Cross. We will discuss overlapping themes focusing on two significant feast days: The Birth of the Theotokos and the Exaltation of the Holy Cross .  We’ll examine how the pursuit of athletic achievements parallels the spiritual significance of the Cross, symbolizing Christ’s victory over death and callin...

Fr. Tom’s Inspiring sermon from the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos service on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Fr. Rob Spaliatsos’ inspiring sermon from the Ecclesiastical New Year service on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Fr. Tom’s inspiring sermon from the Beheading of St. John the Baptist service on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

As we approach the church New Year on September 1st, we begin a journey of reflection on the Rhythms of worship, the upcoming feast day of the birth of the Theotokos and its significance. We’ll explore how ancient Israel’s desire for a human king parallels our modern quest for worldly success and how Fr. Thomas Hopko’s teachings challenge us to live authentically Christian lives. We’ll also discus...

Fr. Patrick O’Rouke’s inspiring sermon from the 9th Sunday of Matthew service on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Fr. Tom’s inspiring sermon from the 8th Sunday of Matthew service on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

This episode is dedicated to the Mother of our God, the Theotokos, the Panayia. We have beautiful reflections by our faithful community and beautiful hymns sung to the Theotokos by our beautiful Holy Apostles Choir. Xronia Polla to all who celebrate and Blessed Feast Day!

In this episode we explore how the Theotokos unites heaven and earth through her acceptance of Jesus and offering Him to the world, guiding us towards a deeper relationship with Christ and eternal life. We have a reflection from a former Protestant Christian who found clarity in Orthodox Christianity by understanding Mary (Theotokos) as a model for all believers, rather than an exception. This per...

Fr. Tom’s inspiring sermon from the 7th Sunday of Matthew service on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Fr. Tom’s inspiring sermons from the Feast day of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Fr. Tom’s inspiring sermon from the 6th Sunday of Matthew service on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Today’s episode explores the profound themes of transfiguration and spiritual transformation. Just as Christ’s radiant metamorphosis revealed his divine glory, we too can be vessels of the Holy Spirit, shining God’s light in the world. We delve into the remarkable story of the Prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel, where fire descended from heaven and discover how this same transfiguration occurs during...

Fr. Tom’s Inspiring words from the 5th Sunday of Matthew service on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Fr. Tom’s inspiring words from 4th Sunday of Matthew service on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Fr. Tom’s inspiring words on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 for St. Marina’s Feastday.

Fr. Tom’s inspiring words on this Sunday, July 14, 2024 of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council.

Today, we’ll be exploring a reflection that draws a fascinating parallel between childhood games and the concept of “safe base” with the Church. We’ll also discuss the dangers of comparing ourselves negatively to holy figures. Additionally, we’ll reflect on Orthodox Saints and delve into their inspiring stories.

Fr. John Angelis’ Sermon from 2nd Sunday of Matthew service on July 7, 2024.

Fr. Tom’s inspiring words from Holy Apostles Feast Day Vespers on Saturday, June 29th and Holy Apostles Feast Day on Sunday, June 30th.