St Nicholas Orthodox Church, Virginia

The festivities of the holiday season pale with the Love Banquet of the Lord revealed in His Church, and Liturgy.  How will we respond?  How do we choose from the multitude of invitations that receive, and not fail to miss the Most Important Invitation from the Lord???

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The Magi searched for the One who would fulfill the promise to the Hebrew people.  Their discovery of the Christ child reveals to us the fulfillment of the spiritual journey of all humanity.

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The confluence of the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ and the Baptism of a parish member serves as an opportunity to view St. Paul's understanding of baptism in light of Christ's incarnation and our baptism into His Body.

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The biblical personage of David the Shepherd reveals to us a rich image from which to contemplate the Person of Christ and the Nativity narrative of St. Luke's Gospel.

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The first example by Christ in the Parable of the Sower shows us how ignorance and pride prevent God's Word and spiritual truth to give us life and spiritual fruitfulness.

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Homily on the Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain.

Christ embraces us, arresting the inevitable failures of this life, suffering, sin and death.  We are restored in body, and spirit in His visitation.

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How can we possibly fulfill this mandate of Christ?  Who is our enemy?  How do we start?

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A homily on the meaning of the  stone at the entrance of the tomb and the  mystical means of entrance into the glory of the Risen Lord.

The ancient practice of pilgrimage serves as a template for Christian life, where we walk the way of Christ in the company of the Church, serving in His name, and seeking our ultimate destination.

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The encounter of Peter with the Risen Lord reveals the patient love of Christ to those who fail Him.  The acceptance of His love and forgiveness serves as a basis for all that the Church does in the Lord's name.

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