Sunday, September 27, 2015

An Orthodox Christian Argument Against Physician-Assisted Suicide

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          I heard something on National Public Radio during my morning run the other day that got my attention . A report on a physician-a...

What Catching Fish and Beholding the Divine Glory Have in Common: Homily for the 17th Sunday After Pentecost and the 1st Sunday of Luke in the Orthodox Church

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Luke 5:1-11 2 Corinthians 6: 16-7:1             One of the great blessings of children is to have a sense of wonder.  Those of us wh...
Sunday, September 20, 2015

"Get Behind Me, Satan": The True Politics of the Cross

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                         It is good at times to step back and take a close look at what we really believe and in what we really trust. ...
Sunday, September 6, 2015

How to Wear a Wedding Garment Every Day: Homily for the 14th Sunday of Matthew in the Orthodox Church

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There are times when we want to make sure that we are dressed appropriately for what we are doing.  Some have to wear uniforms to work or ...
Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Overcoming "Bye, Felicia" in the Relationship Between Man and Woman: Response to a Commentary on "Straight Outta Compton"

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                When I exercise on weekday mornings, I usually listen to National Public Radio.  A couple of weeks ago the morning program...
Saturday, August 29, 2015

Cultivating the Fruit of our Souls: Homily for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost and the Thirteenth Sunday of Matthew in the Orthodox Church

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St. Matthew 21:33-42 1 Corinthians 16: 13-24             Most of us today--even in Texas-- buy our food in supermarkets and rarely t...
Sunday, August 16, 2015

The Second Adam Brings the New Eve into Real Life: Homily for the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in the Orthodox Church

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                        There is much in our culture that tempts us to think of faith and religion as arbitrary matters of personal pre...