The permanence of the soul, its continued life after death, was not in contention among the early Christians. Indeed, thanks in part to Plato, some form of belief in a spiritual afterlife was quite in fashion in the Greco-Roman culture where the Apostles proclaimed the Gospel. The Apostle Paul, for . . . Read more
All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Sunday, July 23, 2006. Fr. Pat was asked in Sunday School about how to begin praying the Canonical Hours if one has never done so. This was his response. I apologize for the noise in the background. To see audio options, select the three . . . Read more
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
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.
All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Sunday, May 15, 2022. Adult Sunday School. Biblical Economics. Eighth of several classes on the subject. Handouts are below. Handout: (will open in a new tab)Biblical Economics 8 (Two handouts in one PDF) To see audio options, select the three dots on the right . . . Read more
The institution of the Twelve Apostles is the link between the Church and the Resurrection of Christ. Fr. Pat preaches from Acts 1:15-26. This homily was given May 2, 2015.
All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Sunday, May 1, 2022. Adult Sunday School. Biblical Economics. Seventh of several classes on the subject. Handouts are below. Handout: (will open in a new tab)Biblical Economics 7 (Two handouts in one PDF) To see audio options, select the three dots on the right . . . Read more
In this homily given on St. Thomas Sunday, 2012, Fr. Pat examines three subjects related to the resurrection of Christ our Lord.
All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Sunday, April 3, 2022. Adult Sunday School. Biblical Economics. Sixth of several classes on the subject. Handouts are below. Handouts: (will open in a new tab)Biblical Economics 6 (All 3 handouts in one PDF) To see audio options, select the three dots on the . . . Read more
All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Sunday, March 6, 2022. Adult Sunday School. Biblical Economics. Fifth of several classes on the subject. Handouts are below. Handouts: (will open in a new tab)Biblical Economics 5 (All 3 handouts in one PDF) To see audio options, select the three dots on the . . . Read more