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Eastern Christian Insights
by Fr. Philip LeMasters, and Ancient Faith Ministries
Thoughtful homilies of an Orthodox priest who serves a small parish and teaches Religion full-time at McMurry University in Abilene, TX. Fr. Philip draws on his scholarly work in Christian theology and ethics, but most of all, these are the homilies of a pastor guiding his flock with insightful, practical suggestions on how to share more fully in the life of Jesus Christ.
Episodes
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Loving Your Enemies
One of the greatest tests of our hearts is how we respond with love and forgiveness to those who have wronged us.
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Don't be Ashamed of the Cross
Refusing to take up our cross to follow the Lord means continuing in the old way of death and refusing the joy of eternal life.
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Walking on Water
Like Peter, when we call out to Christ in faith from our hearts his healing light will illumine our souls.
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Becoming a New Creation
Legalistic outward observance of the Torah could not heal our souls. We must respond to Jesus with faith and faithfulness as he makes us into a new creation.
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Responding to the Wedding Invitation
We should not be passionately attached to the things of the world so we can answer the invitation to join the heavenly wedding feast.
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Becoming Good Tenants
To be good tenants of the master's vineyard we must heed the Forerunner's instruction to bear fruit worthy of repentance.
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The Rich Young Ruler
The story of the rich young ruler reminds us that we are called to serve God, not mammon.
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The Dormition and Forgiveness
The Dormition of the Theotokos shows us how to be receptive to Christ by loving and forgiving those who wrong us.
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Fulfillment in Christ
The story of the feeding of the five thousand by Jesus shows we cannot be fed by our own preferences but by what he gives us, himself.
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Transfiguration from Spiritual Apathy
When we cry out honestly to the Lord from the depths of our soul we will become transfigured in holiness.
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Christ the God-Man
Jesus Christ must be fully God and fully Man to restore and heal in us the divine image and likeness of God.
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Beds, Lawyers, and Doctors
Father Philip discusses the nature of our salvation as illustrated by the healing of the paralytic. Do we encounter Christ as our judge or physician? Is His law simply a list of directives to be followed, or something more medicinal in nature?
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Demons, Monks, and Fruit
Father Philip discusses the Gerasene demoniac, St. Athanasius's failed monastery, discouragement, and the fruit of the Spirit.
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Foundation and Witness
On the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, we learn that our life in Christ springs from the living history of what the Holy Spirit has done in the life of the church through the foundation set by their apostolic witness.
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Seeing With the Eyes of our Souls
Father Phillip reminds us the eyes of our hearts must become fully transparent to Christ in order for us to fulfill our calling.
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Sunday of All Saints
In this episode, Fr. Philip describes how the saints bear witness to the meaning of Pentecost because it is by the power of the Holy Spirit that people fulfill their calling to become holy.
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Sunday of Holy Pentecost
In this episode, Father Philip explains how the Holy Spirit was sent to quench the deep thirst of the primal longing of all those broken and alienated from God.
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Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
Father Philip explains how only the God-Man Jesus Christ can bring those made from the dust of the earth to eternal life in the Trinity.
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The Sunday of the Blind Man
Father Philip unpacks the story of Christ's miraculous healing at the Pool of Siloam, and how it demonstrates that each of us can respond to the hardships of life in a way that opens us to receive the light of Christ.
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The Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
In this homily, Fr. Philip reflects on the equal dignity and spiritual standing of men and women in Christ. Through St. Photini, the Samaritan Woman, we see the calling given to all who bear God’s image: to share fully in the life of the Savior.
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Palm Sunday
In this homily, Fr. Philip explains how events of Holy Week are not for us to try and understand fully, rather they draw us to entrust ourselves to our Lord's selfless love as demonstrated through the mystery of His Passion.
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The Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
Today Fr. Philip reflects on The Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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The Sunday of the Adoration of the Holy Cross
Today Fr. Philip reflects on The Sunday of the Adoration of the Holy Cross. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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The Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
Today Fr. Philip reflects on The Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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The Sunday of Orthodoxy
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Sunday of Orthodoxy. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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Forgiveness Sunday
Today Fr. Philip reflects on Forgiveness Sunday. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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The Last Judgement
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Parable of the Last Judgement. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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The Prodigal Son
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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The Publican and the Pharisee
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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Repent like Zacchaeus
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the account of Christ and Zacchaeus. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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God Extends His Love to Outsiders
Today Fr. Philip reflects on example of the Samartian lepar and how God’s generous love extends to everyone, even those we might least expect. Fr. Philip wraps up with a reflection on St. Athanasius the Great and St. Cyril of Alexandria. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in...
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The Meaning of Baptism
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the importance of water, the purpose of baptism and our experience after baptism. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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Becoming Living Epiphanies
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the feast of Theophany and the message of St. John the Forerunner. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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The Faithful that Led to Christ's Nativity
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Genealogy that leads to the birth of Christ, idolatry vs. faithfulness and the Holy Prophet Daniel with the Three Holy Youths. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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How to Accept the King’s Invitation
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Parable of the King's Banquet and the commemoration of the Holy Forefathers including a quote from St. Porphyrios. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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We Are Crippled by Our Passions
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the Gospel reading of the healing of the crippled woman and how following the holy example of the Theotokos can heal our bent over, corrupted spirit. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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Heed the Calling of Christ
Today Fr. Philip reflects on the life of St. Andrew the First Called and his ability to recognize the Messiah. He also reflects on every believer's calling to "come and see" and what that means for our lives. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at...
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How to Be Rich
Today Fr. Philip encourages us as we continue on our journey through the Nativity season. Father weaves together the parable of the Rich Fool and the life of the Theotokos, demonstrating how one who follows God should be rich. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at...
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The Unexpected King & His Friends
Today Fr. Philip encourages us as we begin the Nativity fast. He reflects on the expectations of the Jewish people on who the Messiah would be like and how Christ did not like meet those expectations, especially with whom he spent his time with. You can find his blog with this reflection and more...
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Christ Came to Heal Our Corrupt Image
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on the Gerasene Demoniac and how Christ restored demon possessed man's divine image and how Christ came to do that for us. Fr. Philip ends with a reflection on the Life of St Demetrios. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at...
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Lazarus and the Rich Man
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on the parable of Lazarus and the Rich man with a focus on where each character chose to put their attention on, how that attention creates action and what this means in relation to God. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at...
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The Uniqueness of Luke's Gospel
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on the commemoration of St. Luke and the aspects that distinguishes his gospel account from the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark and John. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com
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Uncovering the Icon of Christ Within You
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on the commemoration of the Fathers of the seventh council, the importance of icons, having the icon of God on us and how to uncover that image within us. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at...
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Don't allow cultural attitudes to degrade your faithfulness
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on Christ's teachings on loving our enemies, and how this conflicts with common modern day cultural attitudes. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/.
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Following Christ Offers Us Nothing According to the Values of the World
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on the leave-taking of the Elevation of the Cross, and how in our own lives we must raise our crosses. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/.
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"But I say to you, Do not Resist an Evildoer"
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on part of the Sermon on the Mount, and how Christians should react to threats of evil. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/.
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Don't Despair... Embrace the Struggle
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on the Nativity of the Theotokos, and the lessons from it that we can use to help embrace our struggles. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/.
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We must forgive to be forgiven
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on the parable of the unforgiving servant, and its implications for our own lives. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/.
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To be faithful, you must allow yourself to be broken
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on Christ and the child with epilepsy. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/.
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Feeling in Over Your Head Spiritually?
Today Fr. Philip offers a reflection on St. Peter's walking on water and the Feast of the Dormition. You can find his blog with this reflection and more in written form at https://easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/.
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Thoughtful homilies of an Orthodox priest who serves a small parish and teaches Religion full-time at McMurry University in Abilene, TX. Fr. Philip draws on his scholarly work in Christian theology and ethics, but most of all, these are the homilies of a pastor guiding his flock with insightful, practical suggestions on how to share more fully in the life of Jesus Christ.
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