All Saints Homilies

Fr. Pat discusses three experiences associated with prayer to Jesus.

Fr. Pat shares his homily on the centurion and his servant.

Fr. Pat examines the story of Christ calling his first disciples under three aspects.

The man born with the blindness that we all share sees differently and looks different.

Fr. Pat reflects on goodness, beauty, and truth in Jesus's encounter with Photini of Samaria.

Fr. Pat shares his homily from the Sunday of the Paralytic.

Fr. Pat again addresses the "transcendentals," this time explaining how the Incarnation is the manifestation of truth, goodness, and beauty.

Fr. Pat considers the Gospel message of St. Thomas Sunday through the triple lens of what classical philosophy calls "the transcendentals": the true, the good, and the beautiful.

Fr. Pat discusses the three things we ask for in the prayer before the Gospel in Matins that mirror the three gifts of the Holy Spirit as expressed by the Prophet Isaiah.

Fr. Pat address some of the themes of Pascha in preparation for this Feast of Feasts.

Fr. Pat examines the principle of synergy, the assent of Mary, and holiness and personal history as they relate to the Feast of the Annunciation.

Fr. Pat examines the primitive proclamation and theological premise of the Christian faith: the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Fr. Pat explains how the Parable of the Talents is really about the Last Judgment.

Fr. Pat encourages us to love God with our whole minds.

Fr. Pat continues the allegory that Jesus began in the parable of the sowing of the seed.

Fr. Pat offers three suggestions about how to render the observance of the commandment to "love your enemies" a bit more obvious.

Fr. Pat discusses the first chapter of Galatians, in which Paul defends himself and his reputation by sharing his conversion experience.

Fr. Pat explains how the calling of the apostles and the miraculous catching of fish are indications of the great crowds that would come to Christ upon hearing the Gospel.

Fr. Pat reflects on the mystery of the Cross as presented during Holy Week through the imagery of other biblical characters.

Fr. Pat examines the expression of the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15 from three different angles.

Fr. Pat explains that the mandate to forgive offenses is not something we're disposed to do except by grace.

Fr. Pat places the theme of Christian unity and peace in our present historical context.

Fr. Pat makes three points with respect to the central teaching of Chalcedon, particularly as we prepare for the Feast of the Transfiguration.

Fr. Pat explores the dynamic nature of God's word, what it means to profess the Resurrection, and the contrast between law and gospel.

Fr. Pat examines each of the three players in the second of the "miracles of blessing" found in the Gospel of Matthew—the centurion, Jesus, and the servant.

Fr. Pat explains the significance of the tenth chapter of the Gospel of Mark and what it says about faith.

Fr. Pat takes a closer look at the wounds Christ suffered on his feet, hands, and side.

Fr. Pat distinguishes between "official" forgiveness and "personal" forgiveness.

Fr. Pat examines the three images of Jesus found in this parable: the Judge, the Brother, and the Teacher.

Fr. Pat examines three aspects of the temple: the human being, the family, and the Church.

Fr. Pat reflects on the story of Zacchaeus under three considerations: creativity, intuition, and incorporation.

Fr. Pat discusses the quotation of the prophecy of Isaiah in Matthew 4.

Fr. Pat examines three saints of the old covenant as three dimensions of the mystery of Christmas.

Fr. Pat addresses those who come to Divine Liturgy with bad attitudes and for the wrong reasons.

Fr. Pat breaks the story down into three parts: the question, the parable, and the lesson.

Fr. Pat addresses the miracle of Christ healing the bleeding woman.

Fr. Pat explains the importance of hearing the word of God, putting on Christ, and having common sense.

Fr. Pat addresses the Word of God, the enemies of the Word, and the qualities of the heart.

Fr. Pat considers Abraham historically, theologically, and ethically.

Fr. Pat gave this sermon in Waynesburg, PA, at the funeral of beloved friend Nancy (Katherine) Thompson who fell asleep in the Lord on August 2, 2011.

A great pastor makes for a great church, right? Fr. Pat compares Peter, Paul, and Apollos, and their various ministries to the Corinthian Church.

Fr. Pat contemplates what the life of the Virgin Mary teaches us concerning 1) dogmatic theology, 2) the life of piety and worship, 3) the moral, ascetical life.

Fr. Pat argues that the paralytic suffered from the sin of apathy—from claiming victimhood and not really wanting to change.

Fr. Pat explains how the myrrh-bearing women contemplated the mysteries of the Church.

Fr. Pat explains that Pascha is not about the resurrection of a god, but rather about the resurrection of a Jew who lived and breathed and ate with us here on earth.

Fr. Pat explains that the teaching given by Christ is inseparable from the salvation given by Christ.

On the Sunday of the Holy Cross, Fr. Pat explains that it was the fear of death that Jesus faced while praying in the garden.

Fr. Pat places the Sunday of St. Thomas in the overall context of the Pentecostarion, the fifty days that separate the Lord's Resurrection from the Gift of the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Pat explains that the passage in question brings three features of the life of Christ to our attention: diligence, assurance, and hope.