Fr. Pat explains that the teaching given by Christ is inseparable from the salvation given by Christ.

Fr. Pat explains that Pascha is not about the resurrection of a god, but rather about the resurrection of a Jew who lived and breathed and ate with us here on earth.

Fr. Pat explains how the myrrh-bearing women contemplated the mysteries of the Church.

Fr. Pat argues that the paralytic suffered from the sin of apathy—from claiming victimhood and not really wanting to change.

Fr. Pat contemplates what the life of the Virgin Mary teaches us concerning 1) dogmatic theology, 2) the life of piety and worship, 3) the moral, ascetical life.

A great pastor makes for a great church, right? Fr. Pat compares Peter, Paul, and Apollos, and their various ministries to the Corinthian Church.

Fr. Pat gave this sermon in Waynesburg, PA, at the funeral of beloved friend Nancy (Katherine) Thompson who fell asleep in the Lord on August 2, 2011.

Fr. Pat considers Abraham historically, theologically, and ethically.

Fr. Pat addresses the Word of God, the enemies of the Word, and the qualities of the heart.

Fr. Pat explains the importance of hearing the word of God, putting on Christ, and having common sense.

Fr. Pat addresses the miracle of Christ healing the bleeding woman.

Fr. Pat breaks the story down into three parts: the question, the parable, and the lesson.

Fr. Pat addresses those who come to Divine Liturgy with bad attitudes and for the wrong reasons.

Fr. Pat examines three saints of the old covenant as three dimensions of the mystery of Christmas.

Fr. Pat discusses the quotation of the prophecy of Isaiah in Matthew 4.

Fr. Pat reflects on the story of Zacchaeus under three considerations: creativity, intuition, and incorporation.

Fr. Pat examines three aspects of the temple: the human being, the family, and the Church.

Fr. Pat examines the three images of Jesus found in this parable: the Judge, the Brother, and the Teacher.

Fr. Pat distinguishes between "official" forgiveness and "personal" forgiveness.

Fr. Pat takes a closer look at the wounds Christ suffered on his feet, hands, and side.

Fr. Pat explains the significance of the tenth chapter of the Gospel of Mark and what it says about faith.

Fr. Pat examines each of the three players in the second of the "miracles of blessing" found in the Gospel of Matthew—the centurion, Jesus, and the servant.

Fr. Pat explores the dynamic nature of God's word, what it means to profess the Resurrection, and the contrast between law and gospel.

Fr. Pat makes three points with respect to the central teaching of Chalcedon, particularly as we prepare for the Feast of the Transfiguration.

Fr. Pat places the theme of Christian unity and peace in our present historical context.

Fr. Pat explains that the mandate to forgive offenses is not something we're disposed to do except by grace.

Fr. Pat examines the expression of the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15 from three different angles.

Fr. Pat reflects on the mystery of the Cross as presented during Holy Week through the imagery of other biblical characters.

Fr. Pat explains how the calling of the apostles and the miraculous catching of fish are indications of the great crowds that would come to Christ upon hearing the Gospel.

Fr. Pat discusses the first chapter of Galatians, in which Paul defends himself and his reputation by sharing his conversion experience.

Fr. Pat offers three suggestions about how to render the observance of the commandment to "love your enemies" a bit more obvious.

Fr. Pat continues the allegory that Jesus began in the parable of the sowing of the seed.

Fr. Pat encourages us to love God with our whole minds.

Fr. Pat explains how the Parable of the Talents is really about the Last Judgment.

Fr. Pat examines the primitive proclamation and theological premise of the Christian faith: the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Fr. Pat examines the principle of synergy, the assent of Mary, and holiness and personal history as they relate to the Feast of the Annunciation.

Fr. Pat address some of the themes of Pascha in preparation for this Feast of Feasts.

Fr. Pat discusses the three things we ask for in the prayer before the Gospel in Matins that mirror the three gifts of the Holy Spirit as expressed by the Prophet Isaiah.

Fr. Pat considers the Gospel message of St. Thomas Sunday through the triple lens of what classical philosophy calls "the transcendentals": the true, the good, and the beautiful.

Fr. Pat again addresses the "transcendentals," this time explaining how the Incarnation is the manifestation of truth, goodness, and beauty.

Fr. Pat shares his homily from the Sunday of the Paralytic.

Fr. Pat reflects on goodness, beauty, and truth in Jesus's encounter with Photini of Samaria.

The man born with the blindness that we all share sees differently and looks different.

Fr. Pat examines the story of Christ calling his first disciples under three aspects.

Fr. Pat shares his homily on the centurion and his servant.

Fr. Pat discusses three experiences associated with prayer to Jesus.

Fr. Pat shares his homily from the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos.

Fr. Pat explains that love must be intelligent, practical and generous, and miraculous.

Fr. Pat discusses St. Paul's warnings regarding the influence of evil forces in Corinth.

Fr. Pat reminds us that in Christ we start all over.