Whatever Was Written
Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon discusses a Christian reading of the Hebrew Scriptures.
Jan 06, 2020
All Saints Homilies
Homilies from Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon
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Galatians and the Gospel
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is directly concerned with the meaning and the integrity of the Gospel. Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon offers three points on Paul's words spoken against the loss or distortion of the very essence of the Gospel.
Jan 06, 2020
The Institutions of Witness
Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon discusses three types of witness, with special focus on the witness we call “the faith once delivered to the saints.”
Jan 06, 2020
The Meaning of the City
Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon reflects on the story of the Gadarene demoniac, who, according to Luke, originally was from the city, and having been healed, returned to the city to proclaim how much Jesus had done for him.
Jan 06, 2020
The Texture of the Heart
In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus teaches us about hearing the Word of God and and holding it fast in our hearts. Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon offers reflections on this topic.
Jan 06, 2020
Being in the Presence
In 2 Corinthians 6:2 Paul says “…now is the day of salvation.” In order to be “in the now,” or fully present, one must come into the Presence. Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon considers three requirements for this.
Jan 06, 2020
The Anointing of the Believer
In 2 Corinthians 1:23 Paul says, "He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God.” Father Patrick Henry Reardon provides three ways to describe this anointing.
Jan 06, 2020
Justification: Ongoing, Internal, and Shared
Preaching from Galatians 2:16-20, Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon reflects upon justification through faith.
Jan 06, 2020
The King and His Mother
On the Sunday which is both the birthday of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the Sunday before the Feast of the Holy Cross, Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon looks at how these two are connected.
Jan 06, 2020
The Crown of the Year
Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon discusses the meaning of the Ecclesiastical New Year for Christians, its connection with the Feast of Joshua, and the significance of the Biblical texts chosen for this date.
Jan 06, 2020
The Apostolic Model
In 1 Corinthians 4:16, Paul urges the Corinthian Christians to be imitators of him. In what ways should they, and we, do this?
Jan 06, 2020
Two Views of History
It seems that our society is trying to walk on water without the power of God, and is consequently in the process of drowning in its many confusions. Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon reflects on our adhering to God’s revealed will vs. trying to make history.
Jan 06, 2020
The Cross and the Moral Life
The Apostle Paul instructs us in Romans 15 that we are not to please ourselves, but to please our neighbor for his good, to edify him. Fr. Pat encourages us in this matter.
Jan 06, 2020
The Fragrance Filled the House
Fr. Pat looks at the story of the paralytic in Matthew 9 from three literary perspectives.
Jan 06, 2020
Time and the Knowledge of God
The English word “time” has various meanings. Fr. Pat looks at three of these in regard to our experience and knowledge of God.
Jan 06, 2020
The Torah and the Acropolis
Fr. Pat preaches on Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 5 that we are to be salt and light to the world.
Jan 06, 2020
Wisdom and Folly
Fr. Pat preaches on the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders and the miracle of the cleansing of the leper (Matthew 7:24-8:4).
Jan 06, 2020
The Catholic, Apostolic Church
What sorts of things do we mean when we profess that the Church is catholic and apostolic? Why are these words so important that they are explicitly mentioned in the creed? Fr. Pat explores these questions.
Jan 06, 2020
The Testimony of God Written in Our Hearts
On the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Fr. Pat looks at two questions posed to St. Peter; each question has to do with the identity of the same Person, but the two questions are posed very differently.
Jan 06, 2020
Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge
Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit will be our teacher and instructor; He will lead us into all truth. When we pray Psalm 118:66 we ask the Holy Spirit to teach us goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Fr. Pat looks a these three things.
Jan 06, 2020
The Growing Circle of Light
The account of the man born blind serves as a narrative completion of the themes introduced on the night of Pascha. Fr. Pat preaches on the darkness of blindness and the True Light, which gives light to every man coming into the world.
Jan 06, 2020
Out of Order
The Samaritan Woman whom Jesus meets at the well has, like many people today, a disordered life. Fr. Pat offers reflections on how this disorder afflicts the soul.
Jan 06, 2020
The Stewardship of the Soul
Discussion of the care of the human soul is of special necessity in the age and atmosphere in which we live. Fr. Pat turns once again to this very important topic.
Jan 06, 2020
Hope, Faith, Love, and the Pentecostarion
In this homily given on St. Thomas Sunday, 2011, Fr. Pat considers how the revelation of the Holy Trinity takes place through the entire Pentecostarion, and how Pascha is not really complete until Pentecost.
Jan 06, 2020
The Four Directions of the Cross
In four brief meditations given on each of the four Royal Hours on Great and Holy Friday, Fr. Pat reflects upon Ephesians 3:18.
Jan 06, 2020
The Lady at the Foot of the Cross
Fr. Pat captures some dimensions of the place of the mother of Jesus in the passion of Christ.
Jan 06, 2020
Three Aspects of Covenant
Among Biblical concepts, one of the central is the covenant. Indeed, covenant is at the absolute center and root of the identity of the people of God. In today’s homily, Fr. Pat considers three aspects of covenant.
Jan 06, 2020
The Testing of Faith
There are times in our lives when we make our own the petition of the father in Mark 9: “Help my unbelief.” But faith is increased only by being tested. Fr. Pat offers reflections on this.
Jan 06, 2020
Sin and the Sin Offering
On the second Sunday of Lent Fr. Pat looks at our Lord’s passion, the power of His blood, and the authority of the Church.
Jan 06, 2020
The Works of Lent
Fr. Pat considers three aspects of the works that are traditionally associated with the Great Fast: prayer, fasting, and deeds of mercy.
Jan 06, 2020
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