Tag: 2010
The 9th chapter of the Gospel of Mark opens with the account of the Transfiguration, then is immediately followed by the the story of Jesus healing a boy possessed by an unclean spirit, a spirit which Jesus’ disciples were unable to cast out. Fr. Pat makes three observations about faith . . . Read more
A homily from Meatfare Sunday, February 7, 2010. To see audio options, select the three dots on the right side of the audio player.
All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Thanksgiving Eve. To see audio options, select the three dots on the right side of the audio player.
All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Great Vespers, Saturday, July 28, 2010. A homily based upon Numbers 27:19-25. To see audio options, select the three dots on the right side of the audio player.
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
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.
Fr. Pat preached this homily at Vespers on December 4, 2010. The text is from 1 Maccabees.
Fr. Pat preaches from Isaiah 2:1-9, in which Isaiah delivers two oracles: the first about the ideal Jerusalem which is to come and the second about the actual Jerusalem which exists in Isaiah’s time.. This homily was given at Vespers on November 27, 2010.
In this meditation on Isiah 1:16-31, Fr. Pat reflects upon the Bible’s prophetic voice on behalf of the poor. This homily was given at Vespers on November 17, 2010.
Fr. Pat preaches from Isaiah 1:1-15. This homily was given at Vespers on November 13, 2010.