Theophany comes up this week: today’s readings help us prepare. Gospel: the ministry of St. John the Baptist (St. Mark 1:1-8) Son of Zachariah and Elizabeth; a miracle child Gabriel announced: “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his […]
Homily – Confession and Pentecost
June 12, 2011 By
20110612: Homily on Confession IV This Sunday, Fr. Anthony concludes a series of homilies designed to help prepare the First Confession class for their “Second Baptism.” This week presents three images that help explain the relationship between Pentecost (and especially the Holy Spirit) and Confession. Acts of the Apostles: 2:1-11 St. John 7:37-52;8:12 Introduction Pentecost […]
Homily – Confession and the Great “I AM”
June 6, 2011 By
Confession and the Great “I AM” Acts of the Apostles: 20:16-18,28-36 St. John 17:1-13 The Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council This Sunday, I continued a series of homilies designed to help prepare the First Confession class for their “Second Baptism.” This week focuses on the roles God plays in Confession to […]
Homily – Confession and Commitment
May 22, 2011 By
Confession and Commitment Acts of the Apostles: 11:19-26,29-30 St. Luke 6:17-23 The Sunday of the Samaritan Woman: St. Luke 6:17-23 This Sunday, I gave the second a series of homilies designed to help prepare the First Confession class for their “Second Baptism.” It introduces a facet of love that has been largely forgotten by our […]
Homily – Confession and Creation
May 15, 2011 By
Confession and Creation Acts of the Apostles: 9:32-42 St. John 5:1-15 This Sunday (the Sunday of the Paralytic), I began a series of homilies designed to help prepare the First Confession class for their “Second Baptism.” In this homily, I talk about the dual nature of Confession (repentance/absolution and commitment to Christ and Holy Orthodoxy), […]
