The Existential Discontinuity of the Cross
All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Sunday, September 20, 2009. Homily. Galatians 2:16-20 and Mark 8:34-9:1. To see audio options, select the three dots on the right side of the audio player.
Category: Sunday Homilies
Prayer, Patience, Persuasion
In 1 Corinthian 4:9-16, the Apostle Paul gives a portrayal of a style of life very much in contrast with the style of life preferred by the Corinthians. Fr. Pat looks at the contrasts enumerated by St. Paul. This homily was preached on August 16, 2009. To see audio options, . . . Read more
The Worries of the 5th Century
All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Sunday, July 11, 2010. The mid-5th century was a time of chaos, war, poverty, decay, and destruction, but the one concern of the Church was an abbott named Eutyches. To see audio options, select the three dots on the right side of the audio . . . Read more
How to Approach Jesus
All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Sunday, July 5, 2009. Fr. Pat shows us how the Roman centurion who comes to Jesus for healing for his servant can be a model to us of how to approach Jesus. The text is Matthew 8:5-13. To see audio options, select the three . . . Read more
Marriage, Faith, and Creed
In a homily delivered on Pentecost Sunday (May 23) 2010, Fr. Pat offers reflections on the Orthodox wedding service, the Holy Spirit, faith, and the Creed.
The Reality of the Risen Christ
In this homily given on St. Thomas Sunday, 2012, Fr. Pat examines three subjects related to the resurrection of Christ our Lord.
Judgment, Renewal, Image
Homily given Sunday February 27, 2011, the Sunday of the Last Judgment. The text was Matthew 25:31-46.
Man’s Metaphysical Homesickness
Homily given Sunday February 20, 2011, the Sunday of the Prodigal Son.
On the Way of the Cross
Sunday, January 23, 2011. Scroll down to see the tab for audio only. Audio Only:
Agape Vespers: Pascha 2021
Homily for Agape Vespers Sunday, May 2, 2021. The Scripture is John 20:19-25: On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be . . . Read more