Speaking The Truth In Love

This time, Fr. Thomas speaks of the Activities and Actions of God.

Fr. Tom continues his discussion, this time focusing on the Divine Attributes of God.

Fr. Thomas begins a four-part series on naming God and the language and words we use in the process.

Fr. Thomas explains the two ways the Holy Trinity are depicted in icons.

Fr. Thomas examines the Holy Trinity, which leads to the answer to Christ's question, "Who do you say I am?"

With the Apostles' Fast at hand, Fr. Thomas reflects on the practice and rules for fasting.

Fr. Thomas shows how we are all called to be Saints and examines the many different kinds of Saints.

The day after Pentecost is the Feast of the Holy Spirit in the Orthodox Church and Fr. Thomas uses it to examine more closely the "Spirit who proceeds from the Father."

Fr. Thomas looks at the roots of Pentecost-- the coming of the Spirit-- in Old Testament worship.

Fr. Thomas takes a closer look at the seventh Sunday of Pascha - the Sunday between Ascension and Pentecost.

What does this miracle of Christ tell us about the blind man, about God, about Jesus and ultimately, about us?

Fr. Thomas outlines a hypothetical commencement address he would give to graduates of all faiths and beliefs, then blesses us with his actual address last year to the graduates of St. Vladimir's.

Comparing the two sources for readings during the Paschal season-- the Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of John.

Fr. Thomas enumerates the seven great messianic signs of Jesus in St. John's Gospel, focusing on the healing of the paralytic at Bethesda.

Fr. Thomas examines who the myrrh-bearing women were and clears up some misconceptions about Mary Magdalene in the process.

Fr. Thomas uses the Paschal icon as an opportunity to clear up some misconceptions about Sheol/Hades and Gehenna/Hell.

Fr. Thomas examines the Mystery of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of our Lord and how it led to the re-creation of the world.

The week before Pascha begins with the Bridegroom Matins. Christ is the Bridegroom and we are the Bride, joined in perfect unity through His crucifixion.

Fr. Thomas takes a closer look at the "Celebration of the Kingship of Christ."

Fr. Thomas explores the ultimate Messianic sign from the Gospel of St. John.