The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John 5:1-15 On this the Fourth Sunday of the Pascha (easter) celebration we remember the paralytic who was sick for 38 years. Today’s passage is interesting and it makes us wonder, “what is the point of this story in the middle of our Easter celebrations?” […]
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Dear friends, I was out of town last weekend but I wanted to post something anyway. I decided on a homily from April 29, 2012. Have a blessed day. The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark 15:43-16:8 “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified. He has risen, He […]
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John 20:19-31 The reading given to us today is the familiar story of Thomas the Apostle. The story is significant because it reminds us that everything about our faith as Christians revolves around the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These are in fact the most […]
The Paschal Sermon of St. John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople If any man be devout and love God, let him enjoy this fair and radiant triumphal feast. If any man be a wise servant, let him rejoicing enter into the joy of his Lord. If any have labored long in fasting, let him now receive […]
