The Saints are committed to the Church - are we?Hebrews 11:33-12:2 Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30Christianity is a grass-roots movement: we are all called to be saints. There is no “glass-ceiling”. Don't get confused by the titles or the visible … [Continue reading]
Homily for Pentecost: you can’t handle the Truth!
June 4, 2012 By
Homily: You Can't Handle the Truth! The role of language in Pentecost. Translating is a tricky game. The beauty of Pentecost: God speaks to and through us in the pure language of Truth and Love. The problem? “We can't handle the truth!” … [Continue reading]
Homily – the man born blind
May 21, 2012 By
The Man Born BlindIt doesn't matter why the man was blind – whether it was due to genetics or his environment or come combination of both: God shows that He is far less interested in the cause than providing the cure. This is how the glory of God is … [Continue reading]
Homily on the Samaritan Woman
May 14, 2012 By
The Samaritan WomanHappy Mother's day! The life of St. Photini (the first evangelist).Let's look a little closer at her dialogue with Christ and how he brings her out of her life of delusion into one of purity and truth.First, to open the … [Continue reading]
Homily for Paralytic Sunday – Do you want to be made well? The Orthodox Way to Wellness
May 7, 2012 By
Acts 9:32-42John 5:1-15Today we hear how Christ greeted the paralytic with these challenging words: “do you want to be made well?”How can you tell someone wants to be made well? Here are some indicators:Do they admit that they have a problem, if so – … [Continue reading]
Homily for Myrrhbearers – the dangerous truth about the risen Christ
April 30, 2012 By
St. Mark 15:43-16:8Acts 6:1-7 IntroductionToday we celebrate the service of Joseph and Nicodemus, the most holy Virgin Mary (see Matthew 27:56 & Mark 15:40); Mary Magdalene (celebrated July 22); Mary, the wife of Clopas; Joanna, wife of Chouza; … [Continue reading]
20120412 The Orthodox Way
April 18, 2012 By
Notes: The Orthodox Way (Hesychasm and St. Gregory Palamas) Interview with Bryan Davis as Doc Fermento. News. Why things aren't really that bad (and likely to get even better). Matt Ridley (The Rational Optimist): 17 Reasons to be Cheerful. … [Continue reading]
Homily for St. Thomas Sunday – What is belief?
April 15, 2012 By
What does it mean to believe?Acts 5:12-20 John 20:19-31.Yes, there are claims about historical events, such as those involving the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, the establishment of the Church and so on. And we need to make sure we … [Continue reading]
Check out my interview w/ Doc Fermento!
April 10, 2012 By
I have been following Bryan Davis' blog "www.askbryan.com" and podcast "Doc Fermento Discovers the World" since he was a guest on Jack Spirko's "Survival Podcast".He's the one who got me interested in fermenting things - now I make my own sauerkraut, … [Continue reading]
Homily: St Gregory Palamas and the Orthodox Way
March 26, 2012 By
The Orthodox Way.Gospel (Sunday after Nativity): St. Matthew 2:13-23Epistle: Colossians 3:12-16Epistle (Sunday after Nativity): Galatians 1:11-19Gospel: St. Mark 2:1-12Epistle: Hebrews 1:10-2:3Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas: The Footstool of God (in … [Continue reading]
