Why Marriage?
Fr. Apostolos Hill took the opportunity of his and Presvytera Denise's 38th wedding anniversary to offer a homily about marriage in the Orthodox view.
Oct 11, 2021
Rain in the Desert
Homilies from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
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Episodes
Somebody That I Used to Know
Fr. Apostolos Hill shares a homily on the Gospel reading, an examination of the difference between following or pursuing Jesus and being casually associated with Him.
Sep 23, 2021
More Than a Talisman
Fr. Apostolos Hill gives a brief historical review of the excavation of Golgotha and the history of the Precious Cross of Christ, then an examination of the challenge of understanding the Cross in our own time.
Sep 17, 2021
Increments and Intervals of Time
Fr. Apostolos Hill shares a homily from the service for the Indiction regarding the Orthodox view of of time and how it is consecrated through the prayer of the Church.
Sep 03, 2021
Origen is Still a Heretic
Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers a homily from the commemoration of the 5th Ecumenical Council which condemned the many heresies of Origen of Alexandria and of Universalism in particular.
Jul 29, 2021
Escape from Fear and Anxiety
Fr. Apostolos Hill provides a straightforward expository of the peace that Jesus provides.
Jul 12, 2021
Saints in Three Dimensions
Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers an offering on All Saints Sunday, a reflection on the gritty reality of the saints in all three dimensions of life and not the two-dimensional caricatures to which we often reduce them.
Jun 29, 2021
Four Aspects of Spiritual Blindness
Using some recent surgeries in his eye, Fr. Apostolos Hill explains the importance of staying vigilant to the blindness of our soul.
Jun 14, 2021
The Defeat of Arius and Preservation of Truth
Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers a homily about the 1st Ecumenical Council and how only the God-man Jesus Christ is the Bridge that unites Heaven and Earth.
Jun 14, 2021
Christ, the Bridegroom of the Church
Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers a homily detailing the bridal imagery running through the Divine Liturgy and the Bridegroom Matins services of the week.
Apr 26, 2021
Moonwalking Our Faith
Fr. Apostolos Hill gives a "book report" on the Ladder of Divine Ascent of St. John Climacus and the expectation of progress in our Life in Christ.
Apr 15, 2021
Celebrating True Freedom
Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers a homily at the 200 year anniversary of Greek Independence about the true freedom wrought for us in Christ.
Mar 30, 2021
An Example of Urgent Prayer
Fr. Apostolos Hill speaks about the Canaanite woman as an example of urgent prayer.
Feb 16, 2021
Zaccheus: Exemplar of Salvation
Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers a homily on Zaccheus' response to Jesus proclamation of salvation, the giving away of his earthly wealth and the restoration of those he had swindled.
Feb 02, 2021
Blindness of Ingratitude
Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers a homily on the blindness of ingratitude, while wearing a blindfold for effect. This is the perfect reminder for those listening to be grateful for that which is given to them.
Nov 24, 2020
Touching Jesus
Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers a simple homily from the Gospel about touching Jesus during a period of necessary distancing.
Nov 12, 2020
Of the Kingdom and kingdoms
Fr. Apostolos Hill offers a Lord of the Rings based depiction of the centrality of the Kingdom of Heaven as the context for our lives in Christ, and a clean break from the various "kingdoms" which vie for our loyalties here below.
Oct 27, 2020
The Holy Priesthood
Fr. Apostolos Hill gives an exposition on the nature of the Holy Priesthood in the Church.
Oct 23, 2020
When God Breaks Your Legs
Fr. Apostolos Hill returns after undergoing eye surgery to reattach the retina in his left eye. He speaks about the times when God allows us to undergo trials to strengthen our Faith in Him and sharpen and correct our priorities.
Oct 14, 2020
Mental Health in times of Crisis
Fr. Apostolos Hill discusses the phases of crisis and the importance of wisdom to cling to the One who gives us hope.
Sep 23, 2020
A Christian Response to the Virus
Fr. Apostolos Hill discusses the book "God and the Pandemic' by Anglican bishop N.T. Wright. This book, as Fr. Apostolos notes, is written for us to consider the Christian response to this crisis as one of lamentation.
Sep 22, 2020
The Power of Speech
Fr. Apostolos Hill preaches a homily taken from the end of the Epistle reading about the weight of our words.
Jul 16, 2020
A Life of Contentment
Fr. Apostolos Hill gives a sermon on the Gospel reading from the Sermon on the Mount.
Jul 01, 2020
On Being Aghios
Fr. Apostolos Hill preaches about All Saints' Day and what it means to be not of this world, or, Aghios. He reminds us of the distinction of being in this world but not of this world and the importance of striving to be Aghios each day.
Jun 16, 2020
Obedience
Fr. Apostolos preaches about the challenge to be obedient to Orthodox hierarchs in the rebellious ethos of modern society.
Jun 03, 2020
Holy Tuesday Bridegroom Matins
Fr. Apostolos Hill shares a short homily reflecting on the Gospel theme of the second Bridegroom Matins service.
May 05, 2020
Hair in the Censer
Fr. Apostolos Hill discusses how we should anoint the Body of Jesus through repentance and confession and how we mustn't put "hair in the censer" by substituting our own views for the Gospel.
May 05, 2020
COVID-19 Response
Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers a timely message of hope in the Gospel during this time.
Mar 31, 2020
Fervent, Not Casual Prayer
Fr. Apostolos Hill preaches on the Gospel reading about the difference between casual, ineffective prayer and the fervent prayer required of us in our present difficulties.
Mar 30, 2020
“Alone With God”
In Fr. Apostolos' Cathedral homily, he talks about the challenges we are facing with COVID-19 as a Church and as a nation. Fr. Apostolos likened the shuttering of our various distractions to the "Alone with God" time our youth enjoy in the camping ministry.
Mar 17, 2020
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