Category Archives: Defending the Faith

Virtue Precedes Reason

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Fr Joseph Gleason

Clouded Vision I am reminded of a woman who scrubbed and scrubbed, frustrated with a smudge that wouldn’t wash off, not realizing that the dirt was on her glasses rather than on the window. She worked for hours in vain, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Education, Defending the Faith, Humility, John 9, Mark 8:22-26, Pride, Repentance, Scripture Interpretation, Spiritual Living | 1 Comment

The Bitter Pill That Heals

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Fr Joseph Gleason

mp3 Audio: 2015_05_02-Fr_Joseph-The_Bitter_Pill_That_Heals.mp3 This lesson was taught by Father Joseph Gleason on Saturday evening, May 2, 2015, at Christ the King Orthodox Church in Omaha, Illinois. Transcription by Maria Powell of Dormition Text Services Christ is Risen! -Indeed He is Risen! … Continue reading →

Posted in Defending the Faith, Ecumenism, Filioque, Filioque, Fr. Joseph Gleason, Heresies, Humility, Miscellaneous, Pride | Leave a comment

A Rose-Colored Priesthood

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Fr Joseph Gleason

mp3 Audio: 2015_03_22-Fr Joseph-A_Rose_Colored_Priesthood.mp3 This sermon was preached by Fr. Joseph Gleason on Laetare Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Christ the King Orthodox Church in Omaha, Illinois. Transcription by Maria Powell of Dormition Text Services. Gospel Reading: John 6:1-14 In the … Continue reading →

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