2010 – Patrick Henry Reardon

The Struggle of Faith

Abigail — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:02:10 +0000

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 which we can learn from this story. The painting Fr. Pat refers to is The Transfiguration by Rafael. Fr. Pat preached this homily on the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent (St. John Climacus), March, 14, 2010.

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Judge, Brother, Teacher

Abigail — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:15:14 +0000

A homily from Meatfare Sunday, February 7, 2010.

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The Gracious Bounty of the Father

Abigail — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:58:10 +0000

All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Thanksgiving Eve.

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Property, Inheritance, and The Family

Abigail — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:38:14 +0000

All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Great Vespers, Saturday, July 28, 2010. A homily based upon Numbers 27:19-25.

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The Worries of the 5th Century

Abigail — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:00:50 +0000

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.

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Marriage, Faith, and Creed

Abigail — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 02:57:08 +0000

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.

Vespers December 4, 2010: Hanukkah

Abigail — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:14:47 +0000

Fr. Pat preached this homily at Vespers on December 4, 2010. The text is from 1 Maccabees.

Vespers November 27, 2010: Two Oracles

Abigail — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:50:35 +0000

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.

Vespers November 17, 2010: Then and Now: Isaiah’s Times and Today

Abigail — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:40:12 +0000

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.

Vespers November 13, 2010: Religious Infidelity

Abigail — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:27:09 +0000

Fr. Pat preaches from Isaiah 1:1-15. This homily was given at Vespers on November 13, 2010.