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"We Need to Know What's Important" -- Homily by Bishop John for the Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross
On the Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross, Bishop John Abdalah preaches about the circumcision of the heart at Saint Herman Church in Wasilla while making a pastoral visit on behalf of His Grace, Bishop Anthony. He talks about the humility of Christ, who descended from heaven to take on human nature, is even circumcised, and even descends to the pit of hell in order to raise us up in order to be joined to Himself as members of the royal priesthood. Bishop John points out that we must focus what is important in the Faith (that which is real and true) that leads us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength rather than being carried away by external distractions that keep us from loving our God and our neighbors.
Previous Homilies for the Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross:
- September 11, 2022 - Christ’s War on Terror and Death by Fr. Matthew Howell
- September 12, 2021 - Believing in God’s Only-Begotten Son as did the North American Saints by Fr. Matthew Howell
Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Gospel: John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
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By Fr. Matthew HowellOn the Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross, Bishop John Abdalah preaches about the circumcision of the heart at Saint Herman Church in Wasilla while making a pastoral visit on behalf of His Grace, Bishop Anthony. He talks about the humility of Christ, who descended from heaven to take on human nature, is even circumcised, and even descends to the pit of hell in order to raise us up in order to be joined to Himself as members of the royal priesthood. Bishop John points out that we must focus what is important in the Faith (that which is real and true) that leads us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength rather than being carried away by external distractions that keep us from loving our God and our neighbors.
Previous Homilies for the Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross:
- September 11, 2022 - Christ’s War on Terror and Death by Fr. Matthew Howell
- September 12, 2021 - Believing in God’s Only-Begotten Son as did the North American Saints by Fr. Matthew Howell
Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Gospel: John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.