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7th Sun. of Luke Luke 8:41-56 Jairus and St.Veronica

Posted in Father Andrew's Desk, Homilies | - by D. Sparrow

There is a huge crowd waiting for Jesus when He comes back across the Sea of Galilee to His home town of Capernaum. The crowd thronged Him so that the Read more…

6th Sun. of Luke, “The Pigs” Gospel: Luke 8: 26-39

Posted in Father Andrew's Desk, Homilies | - by D. Sparrow

For two and sometimes three Sunday’s every year, either in Matthew, Mark, or like today in Luke, we are given to consider this story of the Gadarene demoniac(s). This is Read more…

5th Sun of Luke; Lazarus and the Rich Man, Luke 16: 19-31

Posted in Father Andrew's Desk, Homilies | - by D. Sparrow

What a study in the contrast between heavenly and earthly success, we are given today! That which the world teaches us is of utmost desire and importance was achieved by Read more…

3rd Sun. of Luke; Luke: 7:11-16 Widow of Nain; Death is done

Posted in Father Andrew's Desk, Homilies | - by D. Sparrow

In today’s Gospel Christ raises the son of the widow of Nain. God is love. Everything to do with God is love as we conclude at every dismissal “for He Read more…

1st Sun of Luke “Bursting Nets” Luke 5: 1-11

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 Glory to Jesus Christ! Today we start the first Sunday of Luke as the “Lukan Jump” comes the first Monday after the feast of the Elevation of the Cross” for Read more…

16th Sun after Pent. Talents – Matt. 25:14-30, Cross – Mark 8:24-9.1

Posted in Father Andrew's Desk, Homilies | - by D. Sparrow

With the Feast! We are still in the after-feast of the Elevation of the Cross, so we are blessed to hear two gospel readings today. I’m going to start with Read more…

Nativity of the Theotokos and Exaltation of the Cross

Posted in Father Andrew's Desk, Homilies | - by D. Sparrow

This week we celebrate two great feast days; the Birth of the holy Theotokos and ever Virgin Mary was on Monday, and today is the Exaltation (Elevation) of the Cross! Read more…

The sacraments of Baptism and Charismation

Posted in Archives | - by D. Sparrow

The sacraments of Baptism and Charismation are the initial sacraments which bring us entry into the Church. They are as fundamental to entering the Church, as is birth to life. Read more…

15th Sun after Pent. Matt.22:35-46; Love of God

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God is love. Everything to do with God is love. Today we hear Christ distill all the commandments into two great commandments. “Love your God with all your heart, soul Read more…

St. Silas Orthodox Prison Fellowship Society Collection

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St. Silas Orthodox Prison Fellowship Society Collection On Sunday, June 24, 2018, we will be accepting offerings for the St. Silas Orthodox Prison Fellowship Society. This is a mission of Read more…

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