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Eastern Christian Insights

Homilies from St. Luke Orthodox Church in Abilene, Texas - Thoughtful homilies of an Orthodox priest who serves a small parish and teaches Religion full-time at McMurry University in Abilene, TX. Fr.... Read more

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness

Fr. Philip LeMasters teaches us how to gain the spiritual clarity that we need to bear good fruit.

16 Oct 2018

9mins

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The Simple Path

The Simple Path

During the season of Lent, we are called to crucify our passions and turn from sin so that we can gain the strength to r... Read more

3 Apr 2017

6mins

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Tending Vineyards

Tending Vineyards

Fr. Philip LeMasters explains the meaning of the parable of the Vineyard and its significance for us today as the new te... Read more

30 Aug 2018

9mins

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Mindfulness Bears Fruit

Mindfulness Bears Fruit

Fr. Philip LeMasters reminds us to keep our attention on Christ.

15 Oct 2019

9mins

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Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan

The story of the Good Samaritan calls us to treat everyone as our neighbor through the love of God for the whole world.

20 Jan 2016

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St Mary of Egypt

St Mary of Egypt

Fr. Philip calls us to a life of repentance like St Mary of Egypt.

6 May 2016

7mins

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The Cross Kills the Fear of Death

The Cross Kills the Fear of Death

Is the cross a symbol of death or life, victory or defeat? This Lent we are called once again to take up our cross and ... Read more

21 Mar 2017

5mins

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Knowing God as Whole Persons

Knowing God as Whole Persons

Fr. Philip remembers St. Gregory Palamas by calling us to bring our whole personhood - body, soul and spirit - into our ... Read more

30 Mar 2016

5mins

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Confronting The Weakness of Our Faith in This Unusual Lent

Confronting The Weakness of Our Faith in This Unusual Lent

“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” The father of the young man in today’s gospel lesson cried out these words with tea... Read more

30 Mar 2020

8mins

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Am I the Rich Fool?

Am I the Rich Fool?

Fr. Philip LeMasters helps us apply the meaning of the parable of The Rich Fool as we enter the Nativity Fast.

21 Nov 2018

9mins

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What About the Dogs?

What About the Dogs?

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on the gospel reading from the Sunday of the Canaanite Woman and the persistent humble fai... Read more

12 Feb 2019

9mins

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If the Lord Can Save Paul, There is Hope for us All

If the Lord Can Save Paul, There is Hope for us All

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the Gospel reading of the healing of the Blind Man.

4 Jun 2019

9mins

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Help My Unbelief

Help My Unbelief

Fr. Philip LeMasters reflects on faith and doubt and our need for spiritual clarity regarding our own unbelief, on the F... Read more

9 Apr 2019

6mins

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Now is the Time to Prepare to Become “A New Creation” at Christmas

Now is the Time to Prepare to Become “A New Creation” at Christmas

Fr. Philip LeMasters shares about the rich, foolish farmer. "The barn of the rich fool was a pagan temple in which he wo... Read more

18 Nov 2019

11mins

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Saint Kyriaki

Saint Kyriaki

Fr. Philip LeMasters recounts the life of Saint Kyriaki, powerful example of obedience to Jesus Christ.

31 Jul 2019

8mins

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Bearing Witness to the Risen Christ

Bearing Witness to the Risen Christ

We are called to bear witness of the resurrected Lord, along with St. Thomas, who sought to know Christ through a person... Read more

27 Apr 2017

10mins

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The Last Judgment

The Last Judgment

Fr. Philip LeMasters reminds us that the path to the Kingdom of God is through our suffering neighbors.

5 Mar 2019

9mins

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Gratitude Gives Rise to Faith

Gratitude Gives Rise to Faith

Given what we do know about the divine mercy we have received, gratitude must become an abiding characteristic of our li... Read more

20 Jan 2020

9mins

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Do You Want To Be Healed?

Do You Want To Be Healed?

Fr. Philip LeMasters preaches on the healing of paralytic.

23 May 2019

8mins

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Born for our Liberation from Bondage

Born for our Liberation from Bondage

We are all bent over and crippled in profound ways in relation to the Lord, our neighbors, and even ourselves. The good ... Read more

9 Dec 2019

10mins

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