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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Our hope is neither in our own willpower nor in being superior to anyone else, but in the gracious mercy of the One Who offered up Himself for our salvation purely out of love. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/09/homi...

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Homily for the Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross in the Orthodox Church

Homilies and commentaries on the Orthodox Christian Life Today by Father Philip LeMasters

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We must not become Orthodox Pharisees who imagine we are more righteous than others because of how we pray, fast, or observe any aspect of our Orthodox faith as though it were some kind of personal accomplishment. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/09/homi...

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Homily for the Sunday Before the Elevation of the Holy Cross in the Orthodox Church

Homilies and commentaries on the Orthodox Christian Life Today by Father Philip LeMasters

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Through our habits, we will form ourselves either to become more faithful servants of our Lord or people like those who rejected and killed both Him and His Forerunner. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/08/homi...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

What matters is not how much of the world’s resources we possess but whether we are finding healing from the passions that keep us from becoming living icons of the gracious generosity of Christ to our neighbors. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/08/homi...

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Homily for the Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost & Twelfth Sunday of Matthew on the Leave-taking of the Dormition of the Theotokos in the Orthodox Church

Homilies and commentaries on the Orthodox Christian Life Today by Father Philip LeMasters

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The path to the healing of our souls does not run through attempts to use God to raise ourselves up over anyone else for any reason. The Theotokos, who humbly said “Yes!” to God with every ounce of her being, shows us a different way. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/08/homi...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Whether we know it or not, we inevitably sink like stones into the abyss whenever we make the foundation of our lives anything or anyone else than the One Who has conquered death itself. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/08/how-...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

No matter how tiny or inadequate we may think our offerings are, He multiplies them to accomplish His gracious purposes for us, our neighbors, and our world. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/07/reli...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

We must never distort the Orthodox Faith into a collection of esoteric concepts, for the One Who is fully divine and fully human came to bring all of us who wander in darkness into the brilliant light of His Kingdom as whole persons. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/07/homi...

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Homily for the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council in the Orthodox Church

Homily on the 4th Ecumenical Council

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

As members of Christ’s Body, the Church, we lack nothing that is necessary to manifest the fruits of the Spirit every day of our lives other than our own reception of His healing. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/07/homi...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

When we realize how we have fallen prey to our weaknesses, we are in the perfect place to follow the fisherman and the Pharisee who in humble repentance found the divine strength that makes up what is lacking and heals infirmities. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/06/homi...

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Homily on the Holy, Glorious Apostles Peter and Paul in the Orthodox Church

Homilies and commentaries on the Orthodox Christian Life Today by Father Philip LeMasters

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The eyes of our souls must be clear, focused, and full of the light of Christ for us to see anything in the world truthfully. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/06/homi... #orthodoxy #Christian

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The path to salvation is never an escape from reality but brings healing for the diseases of our souls that we would prefer to ignore. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/06/homi...

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Homily for the Sunday of All Saints in the Orthodox Church

Homilies and commentaries on the Orthodox Christian Life Today by Father Philip LeMasters

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Pentecost is the reverse of the divisions of the Tower of Babel for this great Feast shows that language, culture, and nationality are spiritually irrelevant for those who share by grace in the life of God. easternchristianinsights.blogspot.com/2026/05/homi...

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Homily for the Great Feast of Pentecost in the Orthodox Church

Homilies and commentaries on the Orthodox Christian Life Today by Father Philip LeMasters

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Our Lord’s Ascension manifests our calling to participate by grace in the eternal life of the Holy Trinity and share in His fulfillment of the human person in God’s image and likeness. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/05/23/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

We stand in need not of justice, but of the infinite healing mercy that enables us to behold the glory of God. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/05/16/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Regardless of our own history of personal brokenness or where we stand according to any social divisions, He calls us all to the blessedness of Paradise. Like St. Photini, let us respond to Him accordingly, for “Christ is Risen!” easternchristianinsights.com/2026/05/09/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Because “Christ is Risen!,” we must not use the fact that we have bodies as an excuse to remain enslaved to corruption in any form. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/04/18/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Orthodox Holy Week continues with Bridegroom Matins on Monday and Tuesday at 6 pm at 501 Sunset Drive, Abilene. All are welcome to pray. www.stlukeorthodox.net

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Today we commemorate the triumphal entry into Jerusalem of the Savior Who emptied Himself in sacrificial love beyond all human comprehension. We must have the humility to say, “I do not know,” for the mystery of His Passion is beyond our understanding. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/04/04/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Her example shows that absolutely nothing we have done, said, or thought makes it impossible for us to find the healing of our souls through Him. St. Mary of Egypt is a shining example of hope for us all. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/03/28/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

We must remain constantly on guard against popular distortions of Christianity that place their trust in the fallen powers of this world and have no place for a Lord Who loved and forgave His enemies and reigns from a Cross and an empty tomb. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/03/14/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Lenten disciplines are simply opportunities to open ourselves in humility as embodied persons to the gracious healing of the Lord so that we may share more fully in His life. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/03/07/s...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Icons display our calling to become radiant with holiness by uniting ourselves to Christ as whole persons, which requires healing the passions that lead us to abuse food, drink, money, sex, natural resources, and our neighbors. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/02/28/f... #Orthodox #Lent #icons

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Pursuing spiritual disciplines brings our weaknesses to the surface. As St. John Chrysostom asked, “What good is it if we abstain from birds and fishes, but bite and devour our brothers and sisters?” easternchristianinsights.com/2026/02/21/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

If we abuse or neglect anyone for any reason, if we celebrate cruelty and hatred toward any child of God, we will demonstrate that our true allegiance is to some false god of this world, not to the Savior Who identified Himself with “the least of these.” easternchristianinsights.com/2026/02/14/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Now available as an audiobook! svspress.com/audio-books/?srsltid=AfmBOopEzWRtmaK4mZC-3k-KldDKyCj36VToOGXYiqmfL3jIA8-e6XOE

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Now is the time to end our self-imposed exile and return to the Lord as His distinctive sons and daughters, irreplaceable persons who bear the divine image and likeness. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/02/07/h... #Christian #Orthodox #Lent

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Today we are warned that it is entirely possible to corrupt prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and other laudable practices according to our own pride such that they become obstacles to receiving the healing mercy of the Savior. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/01/31/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Here's a homily on the Lord's interaction with Zacchaeus: easternchristianinsights.com/2025/01/25/r...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Those who have put on Christ like a garment in baptism must not prefer the nakedness of slavery to passions that lead to hatred and abuse of anyone who bears the divine image regardless of their nationality or political opinions. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/01/17/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

In the waters of the Jordan, “Christ has appeared desiring to renew the whole creation.” easternchristianinsights.com/2026/01/10/s...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

He enters the Jordan to restore Adam and Eve, and all their children, to the dignity of those who bear the image and likeness of God. easternchristianinsights.com/2026/01/03/h... #Orthodox #Theophany #Epiphany #Repentance #Baptism

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Our vocation is not simply to avoid becoming as wicked as Herod, but to become like the Theotokos and Joseph the Betrothed. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/12/27/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Dec. 24: 10 AM, Royal Hours; 5 pm, Festal Orthros; and 6 pm, Divine Liturgy. All are welcome to celebrate the Nativity of Christ at 501 Sunset Drive, Abilene. www.stlukeorthodox.net

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

"On this blessed feast, my prayer for you is that God may remain with you, that you may always be aware of His presence, and that you may respond to Him." Nativity Message from Metropolitan Saba, 2025 www.antiochian.org/regularartic...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Like Daniel and the three holy youths, it is time for us to refuse to worship false gods and to trust that the Savior is with us and with all who endure the lions’ dens and fiery furnaces of life in a world enslaved to the fear of death. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/12/20/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Contrary to what we tell ourselves, the responsibilities of life are invitations to love and serve Christ in our neighbors. Nothing but our own lack of mindfulness can keep us from making our daily responsibilities points of entrance into eternal joy. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/12/13/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

If we want to straighten up like the woman who had been bent over for eighteen years, we must become the Lord’s holy temples as we open our hearts to receive His gracious divine energies for strength and restoration. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/12/06/h...

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Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church @saintlukeabilene.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

If, like St. Andrew, we want to play our unique role in the salvation of the world, we must embrace the spiritual disciplines of this season of preparation for Christmas with faith, humility, and repentance. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/29/h...

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