St Nicholas Orthodox Church, Virginia http://stnicholas.podbean.com The weekly homilies of Fr. Robert Holet. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:48:00 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en General 1440 orthodox,christianity The weekly homilies of Fr. Robert Holet. mwfrost@gmail.com No No http://www.podbean.com/home/images/powered_by_podbean.jpg St Nicholas Orthodox Church, Virginia http://stnicholas.podbean.com 144 144 Come to Heavenly Banquet of Love! http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/come-to-heavenly-banquet-of-love/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/come-to-heavenly-banquet-of-love/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:48:00 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized Orthodox Sermons http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/come-to-heavenly-banquet-of-love/ 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???

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/come-to-heavenly-banquet-of-love/feed/ 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 .. 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?? feast, orthodox, banquet, No No 00:12:05 David, Kingship and Christmas http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/david-kingship-and-christmas/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/david-kingship-and-christmas/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:47:22 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/david-kingship-and-christmas/ 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.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/david-kingship-and-christmas/feed/ 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 .. 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 orthodox, nativity of our lord, No No 00:14:35 Baptism and Circumcision http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/baptism-and-circumcision/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/baptism-and-circumcision/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:45:43 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/baptism-and-circumcision/ 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.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/baptism-and-circumcision/feed/ 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 ... 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. orthodox, baptism, circumcision, No No 00:13:26 Nativity Vigil - David the Shepherd http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/nativity-vigil-david-the-shepherd/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/nativity-vigil-david-the-shepherd/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:39:46 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/nativity-vigil-david-the-shepherd/ 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.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2012/01/27/nativity-vigil-david-the-shepherd/feed/ 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 ... 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. orthodox, christmas, david, No No 00:20:09 Seed Falling on Hard Ground, Hard Hearts http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/seed-falling-on-hard-ground-hard-hearts/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/seed-falling-on-hard-ground-hard-hearts/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:34:36 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/seed-falling-on-hard-ground-hard-hearts/ 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.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/seed-falling-on-hard-ground-hard-hearts/feed/ 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 ... 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. sower seed christ sermon, No No Ending the Downward Spiral http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/ending-the-downward-spiral/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/ending-the-downward-spiral/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:55:37 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/ending-the-downward-spiral/ 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.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/ending-the-downward-spiral/feed/ 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.  .. 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 resurrection overcomes death christ, No No Love your enemy? http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/love-your-enemy/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/love-your-enemy/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:30:48 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/love-your-enemy/ How can we possibly fulfill this mandate of Christ?  Who is our enemy?  How do we start?

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/love-your-enemy/feed/ How can we possibly fulfill this mandate of Christ?  Who is our enemy?  How do we start? How can we possibly fulfill this mandate of Christ?  Who is our enemy?  How do we start love of enemy orthodox christian, No No The Stone and Entrance to the Tomb http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/the-stone-and-entrance-to-the-tomb/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/the-stone-and-entrance-to-the-tomb/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:52:15 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/the-stone-and-entrance-to-the-tomb/ 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.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/10/19/the-stone-and-entrance-to-the-tomb/feed/ The Pilgrimage - to Christ’s tomb and beyond http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/09/17/the-pilgrimage-to-christs-tomb-and-beyond/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/09/17/the-pilgrimage-to-christs-tomb-and-beyond/#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:12:26 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/09/17/the-pilgrimage-to-christs-tomb-and-beyond/ 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.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/09/17/the-pilgrimage-to-christs-tomb-and-beyond/feed/ 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, ... 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. orthodox pilgrimage resurrection matins gospel, No No Do you Love Me? http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/09/17/do-you-love-me/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/09/17/do-you-love-me/#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:47:52 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/09/17/do-you-love-me/ 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.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/09/17/do-you-love-me/feed/ 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 .. 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 orthodox matins love, No No Seeing the Kingdom in Service http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/seeing-the-kingdom-in-service/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/seeing-the-kingdom-in-service/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:25:47 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/seeing-the-kingdom-in-service/ Understanding Christianity comes from the Revelation of the Spirit when we see Christian self abasement and service in the Lord’s followers.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/seeing-the-kingdom-in-service/feed/ Understanding Christianity comes from the Revelation of the Spirit when we see Christian self abasement and service in the Lord's followers. Understanding Christianity comes from the Revelation of the Spirit when we see Christian self abasement and service in the Lord's followers. christ the servant, No No Festival at Dawn http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/festival-at-dawn/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/festival-at-dawn/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:59:18 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/festival-at-dawn/ The Church lives in the Festival of the Resurrection continuously, as the light of the Risen Christ has come to illumine the world.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/festival-at-dawn/feed/ The Church lives in the Festival of the Resurrection continuously, as the light of the Risen Christ has come to illumine the world. The Church lives in the Festival of the Resurrection continuously, as the light of the Risen Christ has come to illumine the world. pascha resurrection of christ, No No Bring Him to Me http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/bring-him-to-me/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/bring-him-to-me/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:50:09 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/bring-him-to-me/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/bring-him-to-me/feed/ christ the master, No No Bring Him to Me http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/bring-him-to-me/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/bring-him-to-me/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:35:00 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/bring-him-to-me/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/07/11/bring-him-to-me/feed/ Faithful Samaritan http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/03/10/faithful-samaritan/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/03/10/faithful-samaritan/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:40:39 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/03/10/faithful-samaritan/ The transforming power of thanksgiving leads us to meet and discover who Christ really is.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/03/10/faithful-samaritan/feed/ The transforming power of thanksgiving leads us to meet and discover who Christ really is. The transforming power of thanksgiving leads us to meet and discover who Christ really is. samaritan, No No Widow of Nain - Grief in Death, Hope in Resurrection http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/widow-of-nain-grief-in-death-hope-in-resurrection/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/widow-of-nain-grief-in-death-hope-in-resurrection/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:16:08 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/widow-of-nain-grief-in-death-hope-in-resurrection/ Grief and loss can become pathways of grace - to spiritual sensitivity and compassion.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/widow-of-nain-grief-in-death-hope-in-resurrection/feed/ Grief and loss can become pathways of grace - to spiritual sensitivity and compassion. Grief and loss can become pathways of grace - to spiritual sensitivity and compassion. widow of nain death grief resurrection, No No Second Sunday of Luke - Love your enemy http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/second-sunday-of-luke-love-your-enemy/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/second-sunday-of-luke-love-your-enemy/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:50:25 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/second-sunday-of-luke-love-your-enemy/ Releasing the power of forgiveness and God’s mercy into the world.

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/second-sunday-of-luke-love-your-enemy/feed/ Releasing the power of forgiveness and God's mercy into the world. Releasing the power of forgiveness and God's mercy into the world. love of enemy, love of neigbor, No No The Power of the Word of God Proclaimed http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/the-power-of-the-word-of-god-proclaimed/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/the-power-of-the-word-of-god-proclaimed/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:24:31 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/the-power-of-the-word-of-god-proclaimed/ First Sunday of St. Luke

]]> http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2011/01/21/the-power-of-the-word-of-god-proclaimed/feed/ First Sunday of St. Luke First Sunday of St. Luke sermon homily, No No Inner Movement of the Soul http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2010/12/20/inner-movement-of-the-soul/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2010/12/20/inner-movement-of-the-soul/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:33:45 +0000 stnicholas Uncategorized http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2010/12/20/inner-movement-of-the-soul/ http://stnicholas.podbean.com/2010/12/20/inner-movement-of-the-soul/feed/ homily, No No