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The Lukan Jump
by Fr. Luke Iyengar
The homilies and reflections of a young Byzantine Catholic priest trying to figure it all out! The (actual) Lukan Jump is a more or less yearly occurrence in the lectionary of the Byzantine rite. "The Lukan Jump" is the podcast location of homilies by a Byzantine Catholic priest who starts bouncing around when he gets excited about something. Fr. Luke is a priest of the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy (Archdiocese) of Pittsburgh, and serves as administrator of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Weirton, WV and St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Avella, PA. He can often be found at such fine institutions as Tudor's Biscuit Wo
Episodes
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Icons Matter - October 11, 2026
It turns out that icons *matter* a whole lot precisely because the Son of God took on matter for our sake!
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Life, Truth, and Love - October 4, 2026
A reflection on the nature of life, truth, and love based on the revelation of Jesus Christ. Preached on national Respect Life Sunday at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Avella, PA.
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The New Covenant Ark - October 1, 2026
As the Ark of the New Covenant, the Virgin Mary brings us the Word of God hypothetically united to human nature - forever!
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An Abundant Catch - September 27, 2026
We've just started reading the Gospel of Luke. The first Sunday of this cycle takes us through the miraculous catch of fish in chapter 5. Here are some thoughts on what that means for us.
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Off-Brand Religion - September 26, 2026
Many Americans practice an off-brand religion that isn't really Christianity. Is that us?
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Receiving the Message of Joy - September 23, 2026
A quick reflection on what the feast of the Conception of St. John the Baptist can mean for us
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A Threefold Crucifixion - September 20, 2026
Jesus Christ invites us to take up our crosses and follow Him. Here are three ways to do that!
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Circumcision and Faith - September 13, 2026
Some thoughts on what the early Christian circumcision debate can mean for us millennia after it happened!
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Introducing Christ Alone - September 8, 2026.mp3
The office for the Nativity of the Mother of God emphasizes that she "introduced Christ, and Christ alone, into the world for the salvation of our souls." Do we do that too?
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Growing a Spiritual Pumpkin - September 9, 2026
The spiritual life and gardening are similar in many ways. One of them is the need for perseverance!
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An Awkward Good Deed - September 6, 2026
There's a certain good deed that I'm guessing no priest really wants to preach about, and yet here we are. What's the deed? It's probably not what you think.
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Am I Badly Dressed? - August 30, 2026
Hearing the parable of the marriage banquet as told by Matthew is a good opportunity to reflect on the badly-dressed guest who gets thrown out. Why might that be me?
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Two Banquets - August 29, 2026
The theme of two banquets appears in the Bible in both Proverbs and the Gospels. Which one are we going to be at?
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Producing Fruits of Justice - August 23, 2026
The tenant's in today's parable fail to produce the fruits the Lord expects of them. How can we avoid doing the same?
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I'm Not Religious - August 16, 2026
Fr. Luke is actually secular - and so, probably, is your neighborhood priest! Give a listen and find out what that actually means, as well as some thoughts on the importance of religious life in the Church.
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Taking on the Mind of Christ - August 15, 2026
My homily for the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God in 2026
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Rich in Mercy - August 9, 2026
The parable of the unmerciful servant not only reminds us to be merciful to others, but also points out how merciful God Himself is!
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Seeing the Face of God - August 6, 2026
At the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah finally get to see the face of God. Here are some thoughts on what the whole event means for us.
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Parenthood through the Gospel - August 2, 2026
Everyone is called to some form of parenthood. What does that look like?
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Water and Wind - July 26, 2026
Commenting on Matthew 14 and St. Peter walking on the ocean, St. John Chrysostom makes an interesting point: What's Peter scared of? It's not exactly what you think.
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"Thy Will Be Done" - July 19, 2026
A reflection on what it means to say to God, "Thy will be done" in light of the true human will of Christ, as taught by the 6th Ecumenical Council.
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Faith, Guidance, Perseverance - July 12, 2026
A few lessons on prayer from the healing of the blind men in Matthew 9
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Saving Those Around Us - June 5, 2026
We can't actually save the people around us, but there are certain things we can do to help them out. One of the big ones is to grow in our own spiritual lives. Here are some thoughts on how to do that!
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Not Our Church - June 29, 2026
Whose Church is it, anyway? Mine? The pope's? The Bible is actually pretty clear about this.
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The Mathematics of Conscience - June 28, 2026
St Paul warns us against establishing our own righteousness apart from that offered to us by God. Part of this means forming our consciences well, which is surprisingly like studying for a math test!
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A Twofold Healing - June 24, 2026
The birth of St John the Baptist points to two ways our Lord heals us: by taking away our sins, and by fixing broken human nature.
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Returning to Faith - June 21, 2026
Thoughts on Revenge of the Sith, being the chosen one, and the real meaning of faith.
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Resting through the Sacraments - June 18, 2026
A brief reflection on the fact that our Lord gives us rest from the passions through the sacramental life of the Church.
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Going to McDonald's Barefoot - June 14, 2026
No one cares if you go to McDonald's barefoot unless you start cussing out the manager when you're asked to leave. What does this have to do with our relationship with God?
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Keeping Faith - June 13, 2026
Faith is more than just intellectual; it requires actually being faithful to God!
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Doing the Will of the Father - June 3, 2026
How can we know we're doing the will of God? The Bible tells us!
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The Saints and Middle-Class Morality - May 31, 2026
From this All Saints' Sunday, here are some thoughts on Alfred P Doolittle, middle-class morality, and what it means to truly be a Christian.
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Water for Thirsty Souls - May 24, 2026
The Holy Spirit is the source of our life as Christians. Here are some thoughts on how we can experience His grace more fully.
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True Knowledge of God - May 17, 2026
Jesus Christ gives us true knowledge of God, opening us up to an experience of reality at its deepest level and of eternal life even here and now!
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Ascending towards Pentecost - May 14, 2026
Ascension isn't just the lackluster end of the Easter season. Quite the opposite: It's the connecting point between Pascha and Pentecost! What are we going to do in this time?
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There's Always More - May 13, 2026
Even one of the greatest early Christian preachers had to have a significant gap in his education filled in. Are we open to that experience too?
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Justin Bieber and False Advertising - May 10, 2026
In which I talk about demons, false advertising, magic, and... Justin Bieber?
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Forgetting the Bread... or Something - May 6, 2026
In today's Gospel, our Lord multiplies five loaves and feeds thousands of people. But, it seems this miracle passes into obscurity pretty quickly in John 6. Here are some thoughts on why that might be.
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It's the Apocalypse (Don't Panic) - May 3, 2026
We are actually living in the end times! Here's why that's a good thing and nobody needs to panic.
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Christ's Mission Continues - April 26, 2026
The saving and healing mission of Jesus Christ continues in the Church! How do we get in on it?
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Swifties, Pirates, and St George - April 23, 2026
Taylor Swift and the Pittsburgh Pirates don't really share their lives with their followers, but Jesus Christ does! Are we willing to do what it takes on our end?
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The Tide Is Turning - April 19, 2026
After years of hearing about the decline in the Church in America, the tide seems to be turning. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who played the part of Joseph of Arimathea during the dark years, and we have to look forward to the future of our Church!
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The Boldness of Obedience - April 16, 2026
Obedience to the word of God makes simple fishermen win debates with the high priest and his council. It can give us the same boldness!
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Faith Is Reasonable - April 12, 2026
There comes a point where the reasonable thing to do is to believe — actually, the most important things in life depend on faith!
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The Lord Remains - April 8, 2026
One theme of the Gospel of John is the quest for where the Lord stays. Where is He now?
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We Were Hoping - April 7, 2026
Life is full of disappointments, but the Church's liturgy offers us hope!
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Seeing the Face of God - April 6, 2026
St John tells us that "No one has ever seen God. The only-begotten Son... has made Him known" (1:18). Do we realize how earth shattering this is?
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Christ Is Risen! And So Are We - April 5, 2026
Christ is risen, and our Gospel reading seems unconnected to the Feast at first glance. Fr. Luke takes a crack at explaining the connection in his Paschal homily, as preached at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Avella, PA.
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The Paschal Vigil - April 4, 2026
Fr Luke's first homily on Great and Holy Saturday, having just baptized a new member of the Church!
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Enough of a Sign - April 3, 2026
Is the Cross enough of a sign for us to believe in Christ? Fr Luke's homily for Great and Holy Friday.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The homilies and reflections of a young Byzantine Catholic priest trying to figure it all out!
The (actual) Lukan Jump is a more or less yearly occurrence in the lectionary of the Byzantine rite. "The Lukan Jump" is the podcast location of homilies by a Byzantine Catholic priest who starts bouncing around when he gets excited about something.
Fr. Luke is a priest of the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy (Archdiocese) of Pittsburgh, and serves as administrator of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Weirton, WV and St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Avella, PA. He can often be found at such fine institutions as Tudor's Biscuit Wo
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Fr. Luke Iyengar
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