The Feast of the Annunciation
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 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.
Fr. Pat reflects on the mystery of the Cross as presented during Holy Week through the imagery of other biblical characters.
Fr. Pat examines the expression of the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15 from three different angles.
Fr. Pat explains that the mandate to forgive offenses is not something we're disposed to do except by grace.
Fr. Pat places the theme of Christian unity and peace in our present historical context.
Fr. Pat makes three points with respect to the central teaching of Chalcedon, particularly as we prepare for the Feast of the Transfiguration.
Fr. Pat explores the dynamic nature of God's word, what it means to profess the Resurrection, and the contrast between law and gospel.
Fr. Pat examines each of the three players in the second of the "miracles of blessing" found in the Gospel of Matthew—the centurion, Jesus, and the servant.
Fr. Pat explains the significance of the tenth chapter of the Gospel of Mark and what it says about faith.
Fr. Pat takes a closer look at the wounds Christ suffered on his feet, hands, and side.
Fr. Pat distinguishes between "official" forgiveness and "personal" forgiveness.
Fr. Pat examines the three images of Jesus found in this parable: the Judge, the Brother, and the Teacher.
Fr. Pat examines three aspects of the temple: the human being, the family, and the Church.
Fr. Pat reflects on the story of Zacchaeus under three considerations: creativity, intuition, and incorporation.
Fr. Pat discusses the quotation of the prophecy of Isaiah in Matthew 4.
Fr. Pat examines three saints of the old covenant as three dimensions of the mystery of Christmas.
Fr. Pat addresses those who come to Divine Liturgy with bad attitudes and for the wrong reasons.
Fr. Pat breaks the story down into three parts: the question, the parable, and the lesson.
Fr. Pat addresses the miracle of Christ healing the bleeding woman.
Fr. Pat explains the importance of hearing the word of God, putting on Christ, and having common sense.
Fr. Pat addresses the Word of God, the enemies of the Word, and the qualities of the heart.
Fr. Pat considers Abraham historically, theologically, and ethically.
Fr. Pat gave this sermon in Waynesburg, PA, at the funeral of beloved friend Nancy (Katherine) Thompson who fell asleep in the Lord on August 2, 2011.