Homily Notes on the Wedding Feast (St. Matthew 22:1-14) Invitation to the Wedding Feast: we don't intuit the context (why not just RSVP? – gnashing of teeth for wearing the wrong clothes!?). What is missing? Mutual obligation! Respect! Duty! Love! … [Continue reading]
Homily: Murder in the Vineyard (Matthew 21:33-42)
August 26, 2018 By
The Parable of the Wicked Tenants St. Matthew 21:33-42 The primary purpose of this parable at the time it was given was to warn God's chosen people that God had sent His Son – who was now among them – to see how the stewards of his vineyards were … [Continue reading]
Homily of the Transfiguration – Who is the Christ?
August 19, 2018 By
One of the most important questions: Who is Jesus the Christ (Joshua the Messiah)? 1. Man (prophet) who lived 2000 years ago. Very wise. Set an example of love, sacrifice, and a commitment to virtue that we should all emulate. Better than … [Continue reading]
Homily on Gratitude/Ingratitude and Harmony/Tyranny
August 12, 2018 By
Homily on St. Matthew 18:23-35: The forgiving Lord and the unforgiving servant. The main theme of today's homily is that we have the power to transform the world for the better (through gratitude and mercy) or the worse (through ingratitude and … [Continue reading]
Post-Communion Prayers (UOC-USA)
August 8, 2018 By
The Post-Communion Prayers of the Holy Orthodox Church from the Prayer Book of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Communion Prayers (UOC-USA)
August 8, 2018 By
The Communion Prayers of the Holy Orthodox Church from the Prayer Book of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Evening Prayers (UOC-USA)
August 7, 2018 By
The Orthodox Evening Prayers of the Holy Orthodox Church from the Prayer Book of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Morning Prayers (UOC-USA)
August 7, 2018 By
The Orthodox Morning Prayers from the Prayer Book of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Service of Repentance
August 5, 2018 By
The Service of Repentance is designed to help believers enter into the spirit of contrition as they prepare for the traditional Rite of Confession. This version consists of the Trisagion prayers, Psalm 50, the Prayer of Manasseh, The Canon of … [Continue reading]
Homily on Christians Taming Chaos (+3!)
July 29, 2018 By
Today's Gospel (Matthew 14:22-34) includes the powerful image of Christ taming the storm and saving Peter from drowning. Not only has He used this power to bring peace to our lives; He has given us the power - and responsibility - to do it for … [Continue reading]
