The Triumph of Proper Focus
Lent, and particularly the Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, is a time to reflect upon our being made in the image of God, our having an affinity to Christ, and our being healed by Him.
May 16, 2016
All Saints Homilies
Homilies from Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon
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Episodes
The Abundant Life, Built on a Rock
As Lent begins Fr. Pat considers Jesus' words about the abundant life, about building one's house upon a rock, and about His standing at the door and knocking.
Apr 04, 2016
Gift and Task
Fr. Pat speaks on the Gospel of the Final Judgment, and what it teaches us about Christ.
Mar 20, 2016
Falling Whole-Hog
In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we see a Father who has lost a child who bears his image, a son running from himself, and an elder brother who is glad he is not like his younger sibling.
Mar 07, 2016
Today I Must Abide at Your House
Fr. Pat reflects upon the meaning of these words that Jesus said to Zacchaeus, considering where God abides, what it means, and who is our best model of one who lives with the understanding of these things.
Feb 07, 2016
Jericho: Rumor, Vision, Praise
Fr. Pat reflects upon the healing of the blind man of Jericho as recounted in Luke Chapter 18.
Jan 31, 2016
The Divine Fire
Fr. Pat explains the Holy Eucharist as Flaming Coal and Divine Bread.
Jan 30, 2016
The Blind Man
Fr. Pat reflects on Luke's version of the blind man in Jericho.
Nov 06, 2015
Christian Philosophy
Fr. Pat explores the literary source of Christian philosophy as found in the Holy Scriptures.
Nov 06, 2015
Inseparable
Fr. Pat reflects upon the inseparability of the message of Christ from the Person of Christ, and how that affects three aspects of our lives: our piety, our forgiveness of others, and our justification.
Nov 01, 2015
A Look at the Cross from Three Directions
In this homily, given on the Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross, Fr. Pat looks at the cross through the eyes of Paul, Peter, and John.
Sep 30, 2015
An Autobiographical Parable
In the parable of the Vineyard and the Vinedressers, Jesus is not giving a moral teaching, as might be expected, but rather is presenting His own story about His relationship to God and to the people of Israel. Fr. Pat discusses this.
Sep 06, 2015
The Essential Thesis of the Christian Faith
1 Corinthians 15 is arguable among the most important passages of the Bible. Fr. Pat examines this passage from today's reading.
Aug 27, 2015
The Call to a Generous Heart
Fr. Pat discusses the parable of the servant and the debt he owed to the king.
Aug 27, 2015
Rock Johnson and the Ohio River
Fr. Pat discusses Peter walking on the water.
Aug 09, 2015
The Tent Peg, the Rock, the Bread, the Sword, the Well
St. Paul sees the interpretation of the Old Testament as central to his responsibility in the apostolic ministry. So should we.
Aug 02, 2015
A Christian Tripod
Fr. Pat examines three rules for living that are found in Romans 12.
Aug 02, 2015
The Antimins
On the occasion of All Saints receiving the new Antimins, Fr. Pat explains its functions and use in worship.
Jul 12, 2015
Two Indispensable Channels of the Truth
Part of our communion with God is our connection to the saints; chief among them after the Theotokos are Peter and Paul.
Jul 04, 2015
We Rejoice in Our Sufferings
Fr. Pat reflects on the Epistle to the Romans in light of the recent tragic events in South Carolina.
Jul 02, 2015
Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
Fr. Pat discusses three points related to the Feast of All Saints.
Jul 02, 2015
The Trinity
Fr. Pat examines the three persons of the Holy Trinity.
Jul 02, 2015
The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
Fr. Pat discusses the Council of Nicaea, which gave us the Creed in the year 325.
Jul 02, 2015
Argument, Sight, and Creation
Fr. Pat reflects on the story of the man born blind.
Jul 02, 2015
The Well, the Woman, and the World
Fr. Pat discusses the longest dialogue in the Bible between Jesus and another person.
Jul 02, 2015
The Resurrection of a Seamstress
Fr. Pat discusses three points related to the account of the seamstress who was resurrected in the book of Acts: the fall, the resurrection, and integration.
Jul 02, 2015
Biblical Worship
Fr. Pat explores three essential components of Biblical worship: the sanctuary itself, the bread, and the lamp stand.
May 30, 2015
The Mission of the Church
Fr. Pat explains what the story of the Myrrh-Bearers can teach us about the mission of the Church.
May 09, 2015
Unbelief, Belief, and Experience
How the Church moved from unbelief to belief is an immense mystery.
May 09, 2015
The Enfleshing of God
Fr. Pat reflects on the mystery of the Incarnation.
Apr 03, 2015
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