Chrysostom

Do not try to understand the judgment of God before everything has been completed

February 3, 2010

Wisdom in light of current events, both global and personal. Pat Robertson, take heed: God is not required every day and for every action to give explanations about what happened; it is usual that God manages a matter whose fulfillment must extend over a long period. Therefore, do not anticipate the conclusion of a fact, [...]

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Christmas Day sermon

December 26, 2009

Gospel: John 1:1-14 Dearly beloved: This bright morning, “The Ancient of Days has become an infant” [Chrysostom].  The Holy One leaps down from His royal throne to lie helpless in a feeding trough.  This bright morning, He who could not be touched has come among us, to be touched, not as a baby is touched, [...]

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Trinity 1: Luke 16:19-31

June 15, 2009

“Blessed be the Holy Trinity and the undivided Unity; let us give glory to Him, for He has shown mercy to us!” Thus the Divine Service began last week, on Trinity Sunday: praising God for His mercy toward us. Today’s Gospel warns of a radical disconnect—does our life, do our words and actions, reflect the [...]

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Chrysostom's Easter Sermon

April 12, 2009

The Easter Sermon of John Chrysostom Pastor of Constantinople (~400 AD) Is there anyone who is a devout lover of God? Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival! Is there anyone who is a grateful servant? Let them rejoice and enter into the joy of their Lord! Are there any weary with fasting?  Let them [...]

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All a-Twitter for St. John Chrysostom

February 11, 2009

The first time I heard about Twitter, I thought it was ridiculous. Then, when the buzz didn’t die down, I signed up for an account. No one I knew was on it, and it seemed silly. Twitter asks the question, “What are you doing right now?” I took it literally, thinking I needed to broadcast [...]

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123 Meme

November 17, 2008

I was tagged by Pr. Mason Beecroft for this excercise: Turn to page 123 of the book nearest to you. Count the first five sentences. Post the next three. Fortunately I’m at church, so I won’t have to pick up the books lying around the house, like a Pearls Before Swine comic treasury or the [...]

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