Redeeming The Time

Homily given Bright Friday, in the chapel of the Iviron Mother of God, in Willis, Texas. "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus" How are we to understand this command? It is about much more than humility. We must understand the primary purpose of the Scriptures when we evaluate this command. The primary purpose is not historical, theological, or even dogmatic; it is to teach us how to live (and become), by following our model, Jesus Christ. Therefore, the "mind of Christ" is obtaining a truly human mind, which is wholly in Christ. In the course of this homily we also describe the role of the Theotokos, and why we say "Most Holy Theotokos, save us," and her hidden role in mentoring the apostles.