Fr. Luke Iyengar

The Lukan Jump

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The homilies and reflections of a young Byzantine Catholic priest trying to figure it all out! The (actual) Lukan Jump is a more or less yearly occurrence in the lectionary of the Byzantine rite. "The Lukan Jump" is the podcast location of homilies by a Byzantine Catholic priest who starts bouncing around when he gets excited about something. Fr. Luke is a priest of the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy (Archdiocese) of Pittsburgh, and serves as administrator of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Weirton, WV and St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Avella, PA. He can often be fo...

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Fr. Luke Iyengar

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The Burning Bush and the Burning Deacon - August 10, 2025 10.08.2025 9:36

A homily for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost on the Burning Bush and St. Lawrence, Archdeacon and Martyr. Here I consider St. Paul's reference to Jesus Christ as the only possible foundation for our lives, and how God allows us to share in His own eternal life.

A Fragment about Flipping Tables 09.08.2025 1:37

Part of yesterday's Gospel reading was the part of Matthew where Jesus starts flipping over tables and cleaning house. Unfortunately, I forgot to unmute my mic for the first part of the homily, but this fragment seemed useable. Enjoy!

Jesus Christ Is God and Man - Who Cares? 08.08.2025 10:30

Why care whether Jesus Christ is true God and true man? Hopefully this homily provides some answers. Originally uploaded to YouTube with the generic title "Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils."

The God Who IS (and What We Should Do about It) 07.08.2025 15:27

A reflection offered to Scouts in the Pittsburgh area for their annual 10 Commandments Hike, offering some thoughts on the First and Second (or Second and Third, depending on how you count them) Commandments. Basically, I ripped off Ratzinger, which shouldn't surprise anyone. Also includes some explanation of our church architecture and history. Presented at Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic in Oakla...

The Transfiguration and the Cross - August 6, 2025 07.08.2025 6:41

My homily for the feast of the Transfiguration. The Bible readings for this feast are 2 Peter 1:10-19 and Matthew 17:1-9.

First Homily as a Priest: Judging Others and the Love of God 05.08.2025 3:21

My first homily as a priest, given two days after I was ordained! Some thoughts on judging others, knowing our hearts, and the love of God. I call this one "I looked at the wrong day on the calendar and had to come up with something on the spot." Being a priest is humbling.

Divine Power and Human Weakness - August 3, 2025 03.08.2025 6:37

Some thoughts on divine power, human weakness, and why we need Jesus. Readings for today were 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and Matthew 14:14-22.