Eastern Christian Insights show

Eastern Christian Insights

Summary: Thoughtful homilies of an Orthodox priest who serves a small parish and teaches Religion full-time at McMurry University in Abilene, TX. Fr. Philip draws on his scholarly work in Christian theology and ethics, but most of all, these are the homilies of a pastor guiding his flock with insightful, practical suggestions on how to share more fully in the life of Jesus Christ.

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  • Artist: Fr. Philip LeMasters, and Ancient Faith Ministries
  • Copyright: Ancient Faith Ministries

Podcasts:

 We Must Offer Ourselves in Order to Live Eucharistically | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:09

None of us has the power to fix today’s problems, but we all have the ability to offer ourselves in seemingly small ways to bless people by listening to them patiently, providing an encouraging word, and sharing our resources as we are able.

 Bearing Witness by Speaking of Neighbors, Not Enemies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Fr. Philip LeMasters reminds us that our words reveal the state of our souls.

 Bearing Witness by Speaking of Neighbors, Not Enemies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:05

Fr. Philip LeMasters reminds us that our words reveal the state of our souls.

 Becoming “The Light of the World” Through the God-Man | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

As odd as it will sound to many in our culture, Christ does not call us to become successful or powerful by earthly standards, including those of our own society. He calls us to shine with holiness such that His glory radiates through us and illumines a world darkened by sin and death. Doing so requires that we do not rest content with being good citizens or moral people, regardless of how those terms are defined.

 Becoming “The Light of the World” Through the God-Man | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:31

As odd as it will sound to many in our culture, Christ does not call us to become successful or powerful by earthly standards, including those of our own society. He calls us to shine with holiness such that His glory radiates through us and illumines a world darkened by sin and death. Doing so requires that we do not rest content with being good citizens or moral people, regardless of how those terms are defined.

 Becoming Our True Selves Through Faith in Christ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The only true response to the challenges we face today is to believe in and confess Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world. If we cultivate the humility necessary to entrust ourselves to Him, then we will gain the spiritual strength not to fall into self-centeredness, fear, resentment, hatred, or other sinful states of soul that are such appealing distractions to facing the truth about ourselves.

 Becoming Our True Selves Through Faith in Christ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:16

The only true response to the challenges we face today is to believe in and confess Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world. If we cultivate the humility necessary to entrust ourselves to Him, then we will gain the spiritual strength not to fall into self-centeredness, fear, resentment, hatred, or other sinful states of soul that are such appealing distractions to facing the truth about ourselves.

 Offering Our Blessings and Sufferings in Hope | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

People try to serve two masters because they lack the spiritual clarity to see that the good things of the creation are not God’s equals or rivals, but blessings to be offered back to Him for the salvation of the world.

 Offering Our Blessings and Sufferings in Hope | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:27

People try to serve two masters because they lack the spiritual clarity to see that the good things of the creation are not God’s equals or rivals, but blessings to be offered back to Him for the salvation of the world.

 How to Pay Attention and Obey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Lord said, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” The only way to shine like a city on a hill or a lamp on a stand in a world darkened by sin is to live in a way that provides a beacon of hope for the fulfillment of the human person in God.

 How to Pay Attention and Obey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:51

The Lord said, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” The only way to shine like a city on a hill or a lamp on a stand in a world darkened by sin is to live in a way that provides a beacon of hope for the fulfillment of the human person in God.

 Bearing Witness to Christ as Distinctive Persons | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

It may seem strange that Orthodox Christianity gives so much attention to martyrs and saints. To speak of those who die for their faith is to recall instances of murder. Why would a religion give so much attention to such an unpleasant subject?

 Bearing Witness to Christ as Distinctive Persons | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:26

It may seem strange that Orthodox Christianity gives so much attention to martyrs and saints. To speak of those who die for their faith is to recall instances of murder. Why would a religion give so much attention to such an unpleasant subject?

 Bearing Witness to the World with Integrity by the Power of the Holy Spirit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

At Pentecost, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit as a sign of the restoration of human persons, both individually and collectively, in the divine image and likeness.

 Bearing Witness to the World with Integrity by the Power of the Holy Spirit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 07:43

At Pentecost, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit as a sign of the restoration of human persons, both individually and collectively, in the divine image and likeness.

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