Scripture Archives — Page 5 of 14 — Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

The Visitation of God

October 11, 2019 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

It is shown in many places in the Old Testament that to be in the presence of God in an unworthy manner is to risk destruction and death. And so being “visited” by God is not something you actually wanted. Being visited by God was dangerous.

A Star of Hope

October 1, 2019 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

Is it any wonder that, since the shaping of the world into order from formlessness and void in Genesis was begun with a light shining in the darkness, that the coming of Christ into this broken world of chaos and horror would also be begun with a star shining in the darkness?

Feed Your God or Be Fed by God

August 15, 2019August 18, 2019 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

To what are you sacrificing your time, your attention, your money, etc.? That is what you are worshiping.

Which God Are You Sacrificing To?

July 21, 2019 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

If we want to be like Jesus Christ, then we have to worship Him by sacrificing to Him. Sacrifice always means giving over something valuable that then becomes a means of sharing and communion with God. A Christianity that is convenient, that is without sacrifice, is not the true Christianity that worships Christ.

The Apostles Enthroned

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

When we look at the Twelve Apostles, we should know that we are looking not just at heroes who spread the faith and are admired for their work. We are looking at future kings who will reign with Christ over the nations.

The Annunciation and the Buffered Self

March 27, 2019 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

Forefeast of the Annunciation / Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas, March 24, 2019 Hebrews 1:10-2:3; Mark 2:1-12 In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. For if the word spoken through angels was confirmed, and every transgression and disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation,…

The Power of Remembering Jesus Christ

February 10, 2019 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

Feast of St. Haralampos / Sunday of the Canaanite Woman, February 10, 2019 II Timothy 2:1-10; Matthew 15:21-28 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David. (II Timothy 2:8a) I was struck this week when I read that first phrase: “Remember Jesus…

“Blessing”: Does It Actually Mean Anything?

July 10, 2018 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost / Sixth Sunday of Matthew, July 8, 2018 Romans 12:6-14; Matthew 9:1-8 In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. Today I would like to speak about blessing and cursing. Our epistle reading from Romans 12 ends with this verse: “Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse”…