Beginning the liturgical cycle of readings from the Gospel according to St. Luke, this homily introduces key themes unique to Luke's account: its historical precision, its focus on the universality of the Gospel, and Christ’s special invitation to the poor, the downtrodden, and the sinner. Reflecting on the Miraculous Draught of Fishes (Luke 5:1–11), Fr. David examines St. Peter’s reaction when faced with the overwhelming power and grace of God. Rather than pride or arrogance in the face of abundant growth, the true Christian response to God's blessing is humility, contrite fear, and repentance. Discover why it is only the humble and repentant heart that can truly become a "fisher of men." To support our parish and its ongoing ministries as we share the light of Christ with our community, you can give securely online here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E3E4Q2M6NHJT4 #OrthodoxChristian #GospelOfLuke #FisherOfMen #StPeter #OrthodoxSermon #ChristianHumility #MiraculousCatch #Repentance #OrthodoxChurch

Sermon by Dcn. John Pelikan on the Sunday of the After-feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. On the Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross, this homily explores the true ancient meaning of the Cross as a tropaion—a tangible emblem of absolute battlefield supremacy and decisive victory over the devil, sin, and death. Drawing from the life of St. Eustathius the Great Martyr and the ascetical teachings of St. Isaac the Syrian, we learn what Christ truly means when He commands us to deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. Discover how the Holy Cross serves as our primary weapon to crucify the passions, halt the "onward flow" of worldly desires, and reclaim the Kingdom of Heaven through the daily, sacramental life of the Orthodox Church. To support our parish and its ongoing ministries as we share the light of Christ with our community, you can give securely online here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E3E4Q2M6NHJT4 #OrthodoxChristian #ElevationOfTheCross #StIsaacTheSyrian #StEustathius #TakeUpYourCross #OrthodoxSermon #SpiritualWarfare #OrthodoxChurch #ChristianFaith

On the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick preaches on why Amalek shows up so often in the hymns of the Cross in the Orthodox Church. The day's readings https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/4676