(Updated 08/14/2010 )

Archived Homilies and Special Articles

Archbishop Cyril Bustros

Eparch of Newton 

 

Homilies: 

Homily for the Epiphany 2008  The Idea of Salvation - Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 (1/06/08)

Homily for the New Year 2008  In English followed by the text in Arabic - Luke 4: 14-19 (1/06/08)

But Love Your Enemies   2nd Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Luke 6: 31-36 (9/30/07)

The Wedding Banquet & the Kingdom of God   14th Sunday after Pentecost - Matthew 22:1-14 (9/01/07)

It is I; do not be afraid   9th Sunday after Pentecost - Matthew 14:22-34 (7/28/07)

Wisdom of the Holy Fathers   Sunday of the First Ecumenical Council - John 17:1-13 (5/22/07)

The Touch of Life   7th Sunday after the Cross - Luke 8:41-66 (10/28/06)  

The Fruits of God’s Vineyard   13th Sunday after Pentecost - Matthew 21:33-42 (9/04/06)  

Do you believe that I am able to do this? - Homily for the seventh Sunday after Pentecost  Matthew 9: 27-35  (07/17/06)

You are the Light of the World - Homily for the sixth Sunday after Pentecost - Matthew 5: 14-19 (07/17/06)  

Seek first the Kingdom of God - Third Sunday after Pentecost - Mathew 6:22-34 (07/01/06)

Be Holy, because God is Holy  All Saints Day ~ 1st Sunday after Pentecost - Matthew 10:32-37; 19:27-30  (06/12/06)

The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit  The Sunday of the Pentecost - John 7:37-52, 8:12  (06/03/06)

Jesus source of Living Waters   The Fifth Sunday after Easter - John 4:5-42 (05/05/06)

Sir, I have no one . . .   The Fourth Sunday after Easter - John 5:1-15 (05/05/06)

Who will have courage enough   The Third Sunday after Easter - Mark 15:43-16:8 (05/05/06)

The Truly Great: those who serve and love    The Fifth Sunday of Lent - Mark 10:32-45  (03/31/06)

I believe.   Help the little faith I have    The Fourth Sunday of Lent - Mark 9:17-31 (03/21/06)

God's love Sign    The Third Sunday of Lent  -  Mark 8:34-39 (03/19/06)

A Great Light    The First Sunday after Epiphany - Matthew 4:12-18 (01/07/06)

Rebirth to a New Life   Homily for New Year's Day  (12/29/05)

         The Gift of Forgiveness   11th Sunday after Pentecost - Matthew 18:23-25 (7/25/05)

         Where is our treasure?    12th Sunday after Pentecost - Matthew 19:16-26 (8/02/05)

         You are invited to a wedding banquet 14th Sunday after Pentecost -Mt. 22:1-14 (8/16/05)

The Two Greatest Commandments in the Law 15th Sunday after Pentecost - Mt.22:34-36 (8/23/05)

Co-workers with God   16th Sunday after Pentecost – Mt. 25:14-30   (9/01/05)

By the Cross we are healed from our infirmities Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross - John 3,13-17 (9/09/05)

Renounce yourself and take up the Cross Sunday after the Exaltation of the Precious Cross - Mark 8:34 - 9:1 (9/14/05)  

Look at Christ in Our Lives First Sunday after the Exaltation of the Precious Cross - Luke 5:1-11  (09/23/05)  


Special Articles:

        Pascha Message, April 2007 

 

The Eucharist Sacrament of the New Commandment

          Be Holy, Because God is Holy  The Eparch's Lenten Message for 2006

           The Cradle of Christianity  A presentation delivered in July 21, 2005 at the 41st Annual Melkite Convention in Chicago, Illinois on the foundations of the Church.

           Enthronement Address     The remarks delivered on August 18, 2004 by the Archbishop during his Enthronement as Eparch of Newton.

   

Video Message:

         Clash of Civilizations   A lecture delivered at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida on March 16, 2006 (Link is to the file at St Thomas University)

 

 


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