Fr. 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.

Xerxes and Paul

In 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 Gospel of Mark, the Apostles, and the Sacraments

The 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.

The Struggle of Faith

Both 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.

Saint Paul or Faust?

In 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.

Our Elders in the Faith

When 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 Supremacy of Love

January 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 Depth, the Height, and the Breadth of the Life in Christ

This 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.

The Mind’s Contract with Reality

Paul transforms his prison cell into a hub of missions work. The text is Colossians 3:4-11.

A Letter from Caesarea

Fr. Pat preaches on Ephesians 4:7-13 in this homily from January 2016.

The Measure of Grace

Weekly sermons from All Saints Antiochian Church in Chicago, IL, preached by Fr. Pat Reardon.

Fr. Pat gave this brief meditation at approximately midnight on January 1, 2014.

His Intrusion into This World

In 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.

Christ Alone

John'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.

On Solomon’s Porch

The 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.

Invitation to the Banquet

Paul 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.

Abraham: History, Theology, Morality

In this homily from Thanksgiving of 2010, Fr. Pat considers with us God's Covenant with Noah given in Genesis 9.

The Gracious Bounty of the Father

In 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).

A homily from Fr. Pat on Galatians 2:16-20, given in 2004.

Obedient Faith

A vesperal homily about James the Just.  The text is James 1:1-11.

The Practice of Prayer in the Pursuit of Wisdom

A vesperal homily based upon Joshua 1:1-9.

Biblical Meditation

We live in a time of great darkness. I’ve been listening to Fr Reardon for almost two years. His homilies are wisdom from heaven. Pure peace loving and full of good fruit. My soul has been abundantly satisfied by this fruit. I hope yours will be too.

A voice calling in the wilderness

It is a blessing to be able to listen.  The peace of Christ be with you!!

Thank You!

All Saints Homilies

Preaching from Romans 13, Fr. Pat looks at what Paul has to say about the political, social, and economic life of the Christian in the world.

It’s Time Already To Wake From Sleep

Father Pat looks at what we can learn about prayer from the story of the Syrophoenician woman found in Matthew 15. This is part one of a two-part series.

Captivating our Hearts to Christ

Fr. Pat expounds upon Paul’s exhortations in Romans 12:6-14.

Practical Rules for How to Live the Life in Christ

In the opening verses of Romans 5, Paul says we "rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”  Fr. Pat examines the characteristics of Christian hope.

The Gift and Task of Hope

Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the grace of God comes into the soul and transforms it.  Fr. Pat gives three major examples of the Holy Spirit’s transformation of our instinctual human capacities.

Vital Instincts

Fr. Pat offers reflections on the life of Hosea and what his example teaches us about the character of God.

Hosea and the Fabric of Prophecy

Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon discusses Paul’s response to the Gentile converts in Galatia being compelled by Jewish Christian teachers to live according to Jewish customs.

How Are We to Live?

Fr. Pat discusses three Old Testament saints that are particularly important in preparation for Christ.

Torah, Tov, and Chavod

In this homily from Palm Sunday Fr. Pat asks what the Cross means for each believer—what it does mean and what it should mean.

What Does the Cross Mean to the Believer?

When Holy Scripture speaks of the sacrifice of the cross in connection with God's anger, it is invariably in terms of deliverance; it has nothing to do with placating that anger. Fr. Pat addresses St. Anselm's theory of the Atonement.

The Anger of God and the Cross of Christ

Fr. Pat looks at three images of the Church found in 1 Corinthians 3 and Matthew 14.

Cultivation, Consecration, Navigation

Fr. Pat looks at three moral impediments to faith: chameleon morality, narcissistic morality, and indolent morality.

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