All Saints Homilies

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.