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Encouragement for Holy Week (John 12:1-18)

Orthodox Christians around the world will embark upon the most important time of the year, Holy Week, leading to the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. Fr Thomas reminds us that Holy Week is our opportunity to experience the value of Christ above all things in our life. (Palm Sunday)




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The Problem of the Poor

In the parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, Jesus dramatically demonstrates the reward for greed and selfishness. Fr Thomas reminds us that helping the poor is not only a matter of money, it's a matter of love. (Luke 16:19-31)




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How Can I Love My Enemy?

One of the most challenging commands of the teachings of Christ is to love our enemies. Fr Thomas explains what it looks like and why it's so important.




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Look Up! Your Redemption is Near!

The beauty of Orthodoxy is richly expressed in her magnificent iconography adorning the walls and ceilings of our churches. As the parish of St Nicholas continues the iconographic renewal of their temple, Fr Thomas encourages parishioners to look up and see the Kingdom to come.




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Where is God In My Problems?

The dramatic story of Peter attempting to walk on the water to come to Jesus is a reminder that God is with us in our problems even if we can't see Him. Fr Thomas teaches us that we're not called to a life without problems, we're called to be faithful through them.




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Growing in Faith (during the Pandemic)

How can we remain peaceful during the Pandemic? Fr Thomas presents the practical teachings of St Paul and the Lord Jesus Christ to give us perspective about how to actually grow in faithfulness during times of trouble.




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What Membership Demands

Exhorting us from the Parable of the Talents, Fr. Tom reminds us that - as true members - we must use our gifts to build up the Body of Christ.




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Encounters That Demand Answers

Fr. Tom meditates on how encounters with Christ and His miracles - both today and in the Scriptures - elicit opposite responses. We see some who accept them and some who deny them in the most vicious ways. What will your response be?




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Demons Are Real!

We all suffer and struggle in our lives, but how often do we think of the reality that the demons seek to oppress us? Listen as Fr. Tom shows clearly from the Scriptures that this is the case, and what we must do about it.




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Redemption Brings Perfection

As the celebration of Theophany continues, Fr. Tom shows us that all of Christ's redemptive work is set forth to build the Church and bring us to perfection.




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The Beauty of Our Judgement

The Gospel reading of the Last Judgement can bring incredible fear and awe; however, as Fr. Tom reminds us, it should also be a great source of consolation!




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Extreme Humility

As we inch closer to Holy Week, Fr. Tom recenters us on Christ and His humble death's effect on our humanity




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Pandemonium

In this time of chaos and pandemonium, to what - and to whom - will we turn for truth and guidance? The news? Politicians? YouTube? Listen as Fr. Tom calls us back to the Word of God.




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Being Saved, Not Condemned, through Encounter

Fr Thomas reminds us that the encounter of Jesus with the Samaritan Woman was not about her condemnation, but her salvation. We can also embrace a change of life through encountering Christ. (John 4:5-42) Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, May 14, 2023




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Cremation and Resurrection

Fr Thomas teaches us to be on guard against the secular trend of cremating the dead and why Orthodox Christians are buried in light of the Resurrection. (1 Cor 15:1-11; Mt 19:16-26) Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost




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Love Your Enemies

Fr. Gregory speaks on Luke 6:31-36.




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The Last Judgement and the Love of God

In our lives, crucial choices have to be made and upon these choices our eternal destiny depends.




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Peacemaking

The great theme of Lent is repentance. That is the turning of our minds and hearts to God. The fact is that we can only do this through the work of Christ. He is the great Peace-Maker; He makes our repentance possible by His reconciling work.




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St Peter and St Paul Resolve a Problem

Fr. Dn. Christopher speaks on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.




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Embraced by Love

Saving repentance happens when we come to our senses, to our natural state and identity as children of God made in His image and likeness. By coming back to God we return to our true self; restored to God we become fully human again with the fullness of life.




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Welcoming Christ into Jerusalem

Dr. Dn. Emmanuel Kahn gives the Palm Sunday homily.




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The Judgement of Love

Fr Gregory preaches on Meatfare Sunday at their new mission in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland on Sunday the 23rd of February.




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Gems from St. Gregory

St. Gregory the Theologian speaks for himself this week, with a little extra for the children on avoiding 'silly talk.'




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Do Not Be Semi-Detached

Fr. Gregory encourages us to embrace not a semi-detached life with all its fatal compromises but a fully detached life with God as our only hope, security and strength.




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The Church Can Face Its Problems

The appointment of Deacons in the church is the subject of today's sermon by Deacon Emmanuel Kahn.




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Entombed, Enlivened, Embedded

Fr. Gregory Hallam says that Theophany is a good time to look afresh at our own baptism and what this means for all Orthodox Christians.




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Anathema

Fr. Gregory gives the sermon on the first Sunday of Great Lent.




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Coming to God with Empty Hands

Fr. Gregory Hallam gives the homily on Sunday, February 5, 2017.




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The Empowering Cross

Fr. Emmanuel Kahn is the preacher today. The Church Fathers taught clearly that to believe fully that Christ has been crucified is also to believe in the Incarnation, the life of Christ on earth, the Resurrection and the Ascension of Christ into heaven.




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A Judgement of Love

After Fr. Gregory Hallam speaks to the children, Fr. Emmanuel Kahn talks about the Last Judgement.




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Emerging Faith: A Partnership with the Lord

Belief that is joined with unbelief. Fr. Emmanuel Kahn gives today's sermon.




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Touching the Hem of HIs Garment

Fr. Emmanuel Kahn reflects on two healings by one Lord Jesus Christ.




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Running to Embrace

Fr. Gregory Hallam preaches on the Sunday of the Prodigal 2019.




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Tested and Emergent Faith




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The Fair Flower of Israel in the Temple of the Lord




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The Virginal Womb as the Temple




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The Spirit Descends and Remains




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Judgement Comes To All




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Ugly, Empty Liturgy, Really?




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Nothing Will Be Impossible For Them




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He Was Known To Them




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How Will We Feed Them All?




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No Them by Their Fruits




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He Gave Them Authority




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They Provided For Them




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Even His Enemies Praise Him




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Memory Eternal




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The Enemy of My Enemy




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The Temptation of Misplaced Trust




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Let Us Go To Bethlehem