Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church
@saintlukeabilene.bsky.social
Ancient Faith, Liturgical Worship, Spiritual Discipline, and True Community: 501 Sunset Drive, Abilene, TX 79605
www.stlukeorthodox.net
www.stlukeorthodox.net
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.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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
easternchristianinsights.com/2026/02/07/h... #Christian #Orthodox #Lent
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...
January 31, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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...
Here's a homily on the Lord's interaction with Zacchaeus:
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January 25, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Here's a homily on the Lord's interaction with Zacchaeus:
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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.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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...
easternchristianinsights.com/2026/01/17/h...
In the waters of the Jordan, “Christ has appeared desiring to renew the whole creation.”
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January 10, 2026 at 10:06 PM
In the waters of the Jordan, “Christ has appeared desiring to renew the whole creation.”
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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
January 3, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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
Our vocation is not simply to avoid becoming as wicked as Herod, but to become like the Theotokos and Joseph the Betrothed.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Our vocation is not simply to avoid becoming as wicked as Herod, but to become like the Theotokos and Joseph the Betrothed.
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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
www.stlukeorthodox.net
December 24, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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
www.stlukeorthodox.net
"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
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Nativity Message from Metropolitan Saba, 2025
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December 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
"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
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Nativity Message from Metropolitan Saba, 2025
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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.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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.
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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.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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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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.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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...
easternchristianinsights.com/2025/12/06/h...
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...
November 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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...
To indulge in self-centeredness will make us isolated individuals who view others either as enemies to be feared and conquered or as pawns to be manipulated. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/22/f... #Orthodox #Advent #Christmas #Theotokos
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
To indulge in self-centeredness will make us isolated individuals who view others either as enemies to be feared and conquered or as pawns to be manipulated. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/22/f... #Orthodox #Advent #Christmas #Theotokos
If we are truly sharing in the life of the Savior, we must not become like those who judged Him for treating tax collectors and sinners with compassion. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/15/h...
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
If we are truly sharing in the life of the Savior, we must not become like those who judged Him for treating tax collectors and sinners with compassion. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/15/h...
