Pascha
Thomas Sunday
- 2nd Sunday of Pascha; Thomas Sunday (HTML format)
1998
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Two ways to be at peace
John 20:19-31
2008
- 2nd Sunday of Pascha; Thomas Sunday (mp3 format)
Two parts to our story.
John 20:19-31
2009
- 2nd Sunday of Pascha; Thomas Sunday (mp3 format)
Saint Thomas Sunday
Realism About The Resurrection
John 20:19-31
2010
SYNOPSIS:Of all the resurrection stories, perhaps the one concerning St Thomas is the one we can most relate to. He is the "common man", who was later able to do uncommon things. We are just like him, so our path of life must also be like his, which is the Christian life in microcosm. He, like us, was a complex indivicdual, believing, then faint of heart, couargeous, then full of fear. The one thing that he did that we must do to be saved is to endure, and "believe in the midst of our unbelief". If we do this, we are not far away from the supernatural exploits of St Thomas, the Apostle.
Myrhhbearing Women
- 3rd Sunday of Pascha (HTML format)
Myrrhbearing women
"Who will roll away the stone?"
Mark 15:43-47
1998
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Myrrhbearing Women
A question we ask many times each day. It must be with faith.
Mark 15:43-47
2000
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Myrhhbearing Women
Love is more important than knowledge; Love leads to knowledge.
Mark 15:43-47
2003
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Myrrhbearing women
Mark 15:43-47
2008
- 3rd Sunday of Pascha (mp3 format)
Myrrhbearing Women
Act on what you know and you will know more, do what you can do, and you will be able to do more.
Mark 15:43-16:8
2009
- 3rd Sunday of Pascha (mp3 format)
Myrhhbearing Women
Mark 15:43-16:8
2010
SYNOPSIS:The story of the myrhhbearers is like ours, in microcosm. Life is full of moments when we must "become bold" as Joseph (and the myrhhbearers) did, and do what is right, even if we do not how we can accomplish the task (roll away the stone and deal with the armed guards) or what will come of it. Even when we have accomplished something, or grace visits us, we may not recognize it or understand it, just like the myrrhbearers, who were afraid after hearing the announcement of the resurrection from the angel. The myrhhbearers who us the way - do what is right, or even what we think is right, no matter ho "possible" it seems or how likely that the outcome will be pleasing, and in time, all will be revealed to us. This Gospel continues the theme of how the enlightenment of the resurrection is actualized in us.
The Paralytic
The Samaritan Woman
- 5th Sunday of Pascha (HTML format)
The Samaritan Woman
The Conversation of Christ with the Soul.
John 4:5-42
2001
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The Samaritan Woman
She left her waterpot.
John 4:5-42
2008
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The Samaritan Woman
John 4:5-42
2010
SYNOPSIS:The story of the woman at the well, the Samaritan woman, Photini, must be understood in a historical, theological, mystical and practical context. She said "the well is deep", and this story can be discussed from many perspectives, many of which are, alas, unintelligible to most because of their low level of theological knowledge and interest. The most important one for us is what we must do do get the living water, the Holy Spirit. Saint Photini shows us several things that we MUST be if we are to be saved - theologically literate, having thirst for righteousness, humility, and zeal. Her conversation with the Lord and subsequent actions show all these things.
The Blind Man
Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
Sunday of Pentecost
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4th Sunday after Pentecost
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- 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Word DOC format)
2003
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2004
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How we think matters
Romans 6:18-23
2008
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"Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness". The faith of the Centurion with the sick servant.
The Christian definition of freedom, and how to obtain it, and concerning freedom and slavery, as described by the Epistle of St Paul and the faith of the Centurion with the sick servant.
2010
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5th Sunday after Pentecost
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The Healing of the Gergesenes demoniacs
Every occurence in our life is a meeting with Christ.
Matthew 8:28-9:1
2008
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The Gergesenes Demoniacs
We all must answer the question: 'What have we to do with Thee, Jesus, thou Son of God?'
Matthew 8:28-9:1
2009
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Gergesenes Demoniacs
Matthew 8:28-9:1
2010
SYNOPSIS:The reaction of the people of the Gergesenes to their encounter with Christ is a textbook example of how to kill the conscience. We would do well to recognize everything about this great tragedy, and be honest enough within ourselves to see how we often act like the people of the Gergesenes. Various ways to root out the passions shown by these people, which are common in our own lives, are discussed.
6th Sunday after Pentecost
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Healing of the paralytic.
How can a paralytic show faith?
Matthew 9:1-8
2004
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Healing of the paralytic.
The inner life.
Matthew 9:1-8
2009
- 6th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
The Paralytic
A Promise And Rebuke Regarding Faith
Matthew 9:1-8
2010
SYNOPSIS:The healing of the paralytic shows that God hears the prayers of those who have faith. This is both a promise and a rebuke for us. We are responsible before God to have faith so that our prayers for our loved ones are effective. How do we gain more faith?
7th Sunday after Pentecost
- 7th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
2004
- 7th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
"According to your faith, be it unto you"
Matthew 9:27-35, Romans 15:1-7
2008
SYNOPSIS:The faith of the two blind man Jesus healed and of the men who brought the mute demoniac for healing demonstrate two aspects of faith. The demoniac's muteness shows lack of faith; we cannot proclaim that which we do not know and experience, and the Holy Spirit will not reside where Evil is. We are a composite of all of these examples. How do we gain faith, so that the Lord will say to us "According to your faith, be it unto you"? The answer is contained in the Epistle for today: "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves."
- 7th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
Likeminded with unbelievers?
Romans 15:1-7 Matthew 9:27-35
2009
- 7th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
The strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
The only path to happiness.
Romans 15:1-7
2010
8th Sunday after Pentecost
9th Sunday after Pentecost
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We are labourers together with God
1 Corinthians 3:9-17
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Walking On The Water
1998
- 9th Sunday after Pentecost (HTML format)
2001
- 9th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
2004
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Jesus walks on the water.
Will we recognize Christ when He comes to us in the middle of the night?
Matthew 14:22-34
2008
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VeohSYNOPSIS:The Lord coming to the disciples in dark of night, after they had struggled for hours with dangerous wind and rain describes many times in our life. Although the disciples were without Christ in body during their struggle, they were not really alone, as He was praying and aware of their needs. So it is with us. When the Lord comes to us in the midst of our struggles, do we recognize him, or are we of "little faith"?
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Walking On The Water
A parable of our own lives.
Matthew 14:22-34
2009
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- 9th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
We are labourers together with God
1 Corinthians 3:9-17
2010
SYNOPSIS:Exposition of todays's epistle reading. The Apostle Paul tells us that we are laboourers together with God. What is the nature of this labor? How do we build upon the foundation that The Apostle mentions with precious materials?
10th Sunday of Pentecost
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25th Sunday after Pentecost
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Parable Of The Good Samaritan
Luke 10-25-37
1999
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Rus
2002
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The Parable Of The Good Samaritan
2002
- 25th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
The Parable Of The Harvest Of The Rich Man
2002
- 25th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
The Parable Of The Good Samaritan
2003
- 25th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
The Parable Of The Good Samaritan
Who Is My Neighbor
2004
- 25th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
- 25th Sunday after Pentecost (mp3 format)
The Greatest Commandment and Parable of the Good Samaritan
Two answers to the question who is my neighbor
Luke 10:25-37
2009
SYNOPSIS:Regarding the question of "Who is my neighbor", the Lord Jesus Christ, as is usual, gives many answers at once. The parable of the Good Samaritan is rich in symbolism and Theology, and teaches about morality, the church, the second coming and the judgment, but it basically boils down to two broad "answers": we must know God and know ourselves. This parable, more than any other in Scripture, shows the ministry of the incarnate God-man Jesus Christ and the nature of man. If we understand both, we will always know who our neighbor is.
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