Eastern Christian Insights

Thoughtful homilies of an Orthodox priest who serves a small parish and teaches Religion full-time at McMurry University in Abilene, TX. Fr. Philip LeMasters draws on his scholarly work in Christian theology and ethics, but most of all, these are the homilies of a pastor guiding his flock with insightful, practical suggestions on how to share more fully in the life of Jesus Christ.

Eastern Christian Insights

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The Sower

Hope Only in the One Who Conquered Death

Fulfilling our Vocations as “Earthen Vessels”

“A New Creation” Through the Cross of the New Adam

The Temptations of Pride, Possessions, and Praise

Gaining the Strength to Grow in Forgiveness by Growing in Humility

True Faith Comes from a Broken Heart

Entering into Eternal Joy Through Obedience and Receptivity to Christ

Transfigured by Offering and Obedience

Opening our Eyes and our Mouths to the Glory of God

Embracing the Therapeutic Mercy of Christ Through Repentance and Humility

“A Holy Nation” Not of This World

Learning to See Ourselves and Our World in the Light of Christ

We Have Everything We Need to Obey Christ’s Call to “Follow Me”

Overcoming the Darkness Evident in a Society Accustomed to School Shootings

Overcoming the Paralysis of our Passions

Becoming Persons United to Christ in Love

Living in “One Flesh” Union with the Risen Lord

Entering Jerusalem to Liberate Us from Slavery to the Fear of Death

Healing Comes Through Repentance, Not Through Seeking Earthly Glory