The 14th Sunday after Pentecost2 Corinthians 1:21 - 2:4St. Matthew 22: 1-14Two of our parish families have just celebrated weddings. Others are preparing for their own. If you do not remember the various emotions- joys and disappointments – that … [Continue reading]
Leasing the Vineyard, Church News, and Conversion
August 22, 2010 By
OrthoAnalyika Show: 22 August 2010 [Review of the parable as a reminder and warning to the Jews. But what does it mean for us?] As we learned last year at this time, the landownder is God; he has leased us this land – our homes, jobs, income, … [Continue reading]
Homily – Ingratitude
August 22, 2010 By
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost1 Corinthians 16: 13-24St. Matthew 21: 33-42[Review of the parable as a reminder and warning to the Jews. But what does it mean for us?] As we learned last year at this time, the landownder is God; he has leased … [Continue reading]
UOC and UOL: Dedicated to Our Youth
August 15, 2010 By
OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 15 August 2010 Homily: 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11; St. Matthew 19: 16-26 Today I would like to offer three observations that help us draw out the meaning of Christ’s words; “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Eye of a Needle
August 15, 2010 By
The Twelveth Sunday after PentecostHomily: 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11; St. Matthew 19: 16-26Today I would like to offer three observations that help us draw out the meaning of Christ’s words; “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle … [Continue reading]
Homily – Imitate Saint Paul
August 1, 2010 By
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost1 Corinthians 4: 9-16St. Matthew 17: 14-23Saint Paul sacrificed his health, liberty, reputation, and prosperity to follow Christ. Now he challenges us to do the same. What is holding you back? What is it that the … [Continue reading]
House Building, WikiLeaks, and the Spirituality of Technology
July 25, 2010 By
OrthoAnalyika Show: 25 July 2010 1 Corinthians 3:9-17. CIX! Three points from today’s Epistle reading, each of them explores what St. Paul means when he says that ; “You are God’s building… his holy temple.” The First Point: St. Paul is using a … [Continue reading]
Homily – Building a House of God
July 25, 2010 By
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost1 Corinthians 3: 9-17St. Matthew 14: 22-34A building set on a firm foundation, made well and of the best materials is both more durable and more suiting than one thrown together on the weekends with leftover scraps. … [Continue reading]
The Foolishness of Humility, Leaving Food for the Dead, and an Interview on Monasticism in New England
July 18, 2010 By
OrthoAnalyika Show: 18 July 2010 EPISTLE: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. Listen to how St. Paul begins today’s lesson; “Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Foolishness of Humility
July 18, 2010 By
The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost1 Corinthians 1: 10-18St. Matthew 9: 27-35EPISTLE: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. Listen to how St. Paul begins today’s lesson; “Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the … [Continue reading]
