All Saints Homilies
585 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsHomilies from Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon
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Division, Desecration, Dedication
December 12, 2023 15:48On the occasion of the third night of Hanukkah, Fr. Pat talks about the divisions God built into creation, about the consecration and desecration of sacred space, and about dedication of God's temple and of ourselves.
Touched by Another Human Being
November 02, 2023 05:00Fr. Pat reflects upon the encounter between Jesus and the woman with the chronic bleeding who touched the hem of His robe.
A Matter of Daily Concern
September 24, 2023 16:09On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Fr. Pat reminds us that the Cross ought to be the lens through which we examine every question and regard every problem; it is what gives godly shape to the Christian life.
A Vocation Both Common and Special
August 22, 2023 05:00There’s a sense in which The Vocation of Mary was the most special and the most common. In this homily given on the Feast of the Dormition in 2010, Fr. Pat considers these two vocations of our Lord's Mother.
Xerxes and Paul
April 30, 2023 00:47Fr. Pat compares an event from the life of Xerxes as told by Herodotus in Book 7 of The Histories to a similar event in the lives of Paul and his companions as told by Luke in Acts 16:1-12.
The Gospel of Mark, the Apostles, and the Sacraments
April 06, 2023 15:27In this homily from the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt in 2008, Fr. Pat discusses the occasion for the writing of the Gospel of Mark, the response of the Apostles to the cross, and the question Jesus asks James and John in the 10th chapter of Mark, which is the same question He asks us as we approach the chalice.
The Struggle of Faith
March 29, 2023 20:09The 9th chapter of the Gospel of Mark opens with the account of the Transfiguration, then is immediately followed by the the story of Jesus healing a boy possessed by an unclean spirit, a spirit which Jesus’ disciples were unable to cast out. Fr. Pat makes three observations about faith which we can learn from this story. The painting Fr. Pat refers to is The Transfiguration by Rafael.
Saint Paul or Faust?
March 23, 2023 18:06Both Saint Paul and Faust, the man who sells his soul to the devil, have something to say about faith, hope, and patience. Fr. Pat considers the great divide between these two men.
Our Elders in the Faith
March 10, 2023 15:13In this homily from 2008 preached on the Feast of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste (which was also Forgiveness Sunday), Fr. Pat reminds us of the great cloud of witnesses surrounding us. The text is Hebrews 12:1-10.
The Supremacy of Love
February 14, 2023 01:10When the Apostle Paul lists faith, hope, and love as a triad of things that abide, he takes care to assert that the greatest of these is love. In this homily from Vespers on January 5, 2014, Fr. Pat examines these three things more closely.
The Depth, the Height, and the Breadth of the Life in Christ
January 30, 2023 20:15January 30 in the Orthodox Church is the Feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom. In this homily from 2011, Fr. Pat teaches us about these three Fathers of the Church and their contributions to the Faith.
The Mind’s Contract with Reality
January 25, 2023 16:25This past Sunday evening All Saints Church hosted a Pan-Orthodox Prayer Service for the Sanctity of Life, sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Clergy Association of Chicago. Fr. Pat was the guest speaker. These were his remarks.
A Letter from Caesarea
January 18, 2023 20:24Paul transforms his prison cell into a hub of missions work. The text is Colossians 3:4-11.
The Measure of Grace
January 10, 2023 17:45Fr. Pat preaches on Ephesians 4:7-13 in this homily from January 2016.
His Intrusion into This World
January 03, 2023 17:04Fr. Pat gave this brief meditation at approximately midnight on January 1, 2014.
Christ Alone
December 28, 2022 22:12In this homily from Christmas Day 2007, Fr. Pat reflects upon the Incarnation in terms of Christ the Only Holy One, Christ our Mediator, and Christ our Brother.
On Solomon’s Porch
December 21, 2022 01:17John's Gospel tells us of a time during the Feast of Hanukkah when Jesus was teaching on Solomon's porch (John 10:22-23). Hanukkah is the feast of dedication; Fr. Pat examines this theme of dedication in the lives of three Old Testament saints.
Invitation to the Banquet
December 13, 2022 19:42The theory of the perenial philosophy says that there’s a certain core experience of truth that all human beings have. Fr. Pat discusses this theory in light of Luke 14:16-24, the Parable of the Great Banquet.
Abraham: History, Theology, Morality
December 06, 2022 19:24Paul tells us in Galatians that if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed. In this homily from 2016, Fr. Pat takes a closer look at Abraham, considering historical fact, theological truth, and moral responsibility. The text is Galatians 3:23-4:5.
The Gracious Bounty of the Father
November 23, 2022 01:19In this homily from Thanksgiving of 2010, Fr. Pat considers with us God's Covenant with Noah given in Genesis 9.
Who
November 14, 2022 21:47In this homily from 2014, Fr. Pat takes a close look at the word "who" in the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37).Who
The Practice of Prayer in the Pursuit of Wisdom
November 03, 2022 17:37A vesperal homily about James the Just. The text is James 1:1-11.
The Imagination and the Moral Order
October 05, 2022 15:44Preaching from Luke 6:31-26, Fr. Pat discusses the Golden Rule.
Father Mapple’s Sermon
September 29, 2022 15:14 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBA Vesperal homily on the Feast of the Holy Prophet Jonah.
The Existential Discontinuity of the Cross
September 20, 2022 20:48 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MBThe cross is a catastrophic event in which everything falls apart, and everything that went before has been destroyed. This homily is from the Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross, 2009. The texts are Galatians 2:16-20 and Mark 8:34-9:1.
Two Types of Souls
September 14, 2022 03:30On the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Fr. Pat compares our Lord's Mother with the rich man in Luke 12, today's Gospel reading.
Historical Claims, Their Interpretation, and the History of Salvation
September 02, 2022 12:35A homily on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, given on August 26, 2012.
One Verb and Two Nouns
August 31, 2022 18:05Fr. Pat discusses three words from the first chapter of 2 Corinthians.
Prayer, Patience, Persuasion
August 25, 2022 02:20n 1 Corinthian 4:9-16, the Apostle Paul gives a portrayal of a style of life very much in contrast with the style of life preferred by the Corinthians. In this homily from 2009, Fr. Pat looks at the contrasts enumerated by St. Paul.
The Journey Through the Desert
August 24, 2022 22:22Fr. Pat explains why the Church emphasizes Christ's multiplication of the loaves and fish.
Two Miracles, Three Common Elements
August 24, 2022 17:06Fr. Pat compares the story of Peter walking on the water with that of the man who brings his son to Jesus.
Of Ourselves, of Christ Our Lord, and of His Mother
August 16, 2022 19:41In this homily given on the Feast of the Dormition in 2010, Fr. Pat reflects upon the revelation of the Gospel disclosed in the human face
Reflections on the Transfiguration of Our Lord
August 12, 2022 01:45In this homily from 2006, Fr. Pat reflects upon the Body of Christ, the Sacraments, and our own transfiguration in Christ.
The Banquet
August 03, 2022 16:53Based on the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14, Fr. Pat reflects upon the freedom presupposed in the invitation, the nature of the banquet itself, and the messengers of the banquet.
What Was He Wearing?
August 02, 2022 21:16What was Jesus wearing in the manger? When he carried out his ministry? In his Resurrection appearances? How is he clothed today? We reflect on these questions with Fr. Pat.
Two Men Meeting Christ
August 02, 2022 19:33Both Galatians 1 and Luke 8 contain stories of men converting to Christ. Fr. Pat examines these two accounts.
Generosity, Freedom, and a Problem
August 02, 2022 16:48There is no easy way to eternal life. We are made to know God, to love God, to serve God, and that is hard. Fr. Pat offers reflections on this via three theses.
The Heart of the Christian Gospel
August 01, 2022 20:43Jesus' healing of the Paralytic in Matthew 9 teaches us many things about man's biggest problem, about the corporate nature of the Church's service to the sinner, and about the Lord's authority to forgive sins.
The Worries of the 5th Century
July 20, 2022 19:49The mid-5th century was a time of chaos, war, poverty, decay, and destruction, but the one concern of the Church was an abbott named Eutyches
The Word of the Cross: Three Stages
July 13, 2022 02:56Fr. Pat focuses his attention on that which Saint Paul calls “of primary importance” for us to learn both from the saint’s words and from his life experience.
Can Any Good Come Out of Nazareth?
July 13, 2022 00:35Using as a jumping-off point the Parable of the Vineyard in Matthew 21, Fr. Pat asks the same question asked by Nathaniel in John 1.
Servants, Fellow Servants, Brothers
July 12, 2022 21:30What sort of life we live is determined by who we think we are. If we are servants of God, that means that not one of us belongs to himself. His time, his energy, his resources, all belong to the King that he serves.
To Walk Under the Direct Gaze of God
July 11, 2022 03:54The call placed on every man’s life is to walk under the direct gaze of God. And the joy of heaven consists of gazing upon the transfigured face of Christ, and going from glory to glory, as much as we are able to bear.
How to Approach Jesus
July 05, 2022 20:12Fr. Pat shows us how the Roman centurion who comes to Jesus for healing for his servant can be a model to us of how to approach Jesus. The text is Matthew 8:5-13.
Three Apostolic Modifiers
June 30, 2022 04:40Fr. Pat reflects upon the Apostolic Office by means of three adjectives, which, when considered, can greatly enrich our understanding of the apostles, and can deepen our own relationship with Christ.
Jesus Calls the First Students
June 30, 2022 01:19Being a disciple, a student of Christ, is very serious business. Fr. Pat discusses what it means to have Christ as a teacher.
Marriage, Faith, and Creed
June 13, 2022 12:51In a homily delivered on Pentecost Sunday 2010, Fr. Pat offers reflections on the Orthodox wedding service, the Holy Spirit, faith, and the Creed.
The Moral Structure of the World
June 05, 2022 01:50Fr. Pat explores the question, "What makes something evil?”