He was a student of Rabbi Gamaliel, and converted by the direct revelation of Jesus Christ, on the road to Damascus. Paul's preaching often either converted his listeners or left them enraged, and they often had him stoned, beaten with rods, flogged, imprisoned and falsely accused. When he reached … [Read more...]
St. Peter – Prince of the Apostles
He was a fisherman, and Jesus' premier apostle during His earthly ministry, and after the Ascension. To him, Christ gave the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. He preached in Jerusalem, converting over 3,000 souls on Pentecost. He also preached in Antioch and Rome. For his evangelistic successes in … [Read more...]
Homily 1 – Against Those Who Say Demons Govern Human Affairs
By St. John Chrysostom The mighty preacher, St. John, Archbishop of Constantinople, provides an excellent example of his homiletic prowess in this sermon - as poignant today as it was then in the 4th century. It is easy to see why St. John is the patron saint of preachers. Against those who say … [Read more...]
