Christ is Risen! My dear Fathers, Mothers, Brothers and Sisters: The Church has upheld the Orthodox Faith. At times it … More
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Seeing the Sunday of Orthodoxy Clearly
Glory to Jesus Christ! On this first Sunday of Lent we commemorate the triumph of Orthodoxy. Orthodox is literally “correct … More
A Homily for the Feast of the Transfiguration based on the Matins Gospel (Luke 9:28-36)
Glory to Jesus Christ! It is a blessed time to gather for Matins and celebrate this wonderful feast of the … More
Paul’s familial language as the guiding principle of ministry
“A reading from the letter of St. Paul the Apostle, to the Romans. Brethren…” How many times have we heard … More
When Rage meets Mercy
“God’s great love for the human race saw the prophet sorrowing over the great transgressions of all. Elijah was enraged, … More
The Torment of the Day of the Lord-A Reflection on the Prophet Amos (Feast Day-June 15)
Glory to Jesus Christ! As we continue our Bible study on Amos as part of a larger series covering the … More
A Natural Pentecost
Glory to Jesus Christ! I wish a Blessed Pentecost to those of you who are on the Gregorian Calendar, and … More
Having beheld the Resurrection of Christ Part II: Meeting Christ after His Resurrection
Christ is Risen! Again we turn our hearts to our tradition of morning prayer known as Matins, and we are … More
Having Beheld the Resurrection of Christ Part I: The Resurrectional Theology of Sunday Matins
One of the most beloved hymns from Matins is “Having beheld the resurrection of Christ”. This beautiful hymn says something … More
Whither Procrustes? The Old Testament as a Standalone Narrative
In rhetoric there is an often invoked concept of a Procrustean Bed, in which ideas are likened to a Greek … More