Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles
400–404
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This homily emphasizes the importance of understanding and valuing the Book of Acts as a vital witness to Christ’s work, resurrection, and the work of the Holy Spirit, urging believers to see it as a spiritual guide for faith and practice. | 26 |
This homily emphasizes the limitations of human understanding regarding divine mysteries, highlighting that the disciples' questions about the timing of the kingdom and the end are ultimately beyond their capacity to know. | 16 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of unity, prayer, and divine guidance for the apostles and believers as they navigate their faith and church leadership. | 20 |
This homily underscores the significance of the Pentecost event as the divine in-gathering of believers through the Holy Spirit, symbolized by wind and fire, empowering them to speak in various tongues and proclaim God's wonders. | 16 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of divine wisdom, patience, and the proper use of prophecy and scripture to instruct and guide believers. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and proclaiming Jesus Christ's divine authority, resurrection, and ascension, highlighting how these truths are rooted in Scripture and divine prophecy. | 16 |
This homily emphasizes the power of gentleness over vehemence in convicting and converting others, illustrating how a gentle approach softens hearts and leads to genuine repentance. | 16 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of faith, humility, and unwavering obedience to God's commandments, illustrating these virtues through the miracle of the healed lame man and the apostles' reliance on divine power rather than material wealth. | 13 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility and divine grace over human pride and self-glory, especially in the context of miracles, the acknowledgment of God's work, and the rejection of worldly honor. | 24 |
This homily emphasizes the boldness and faith of the Apostles in the face of persecution, highlighting how their reliance on the Holy Spirit emboldened them to proclaim Christ’s resurrection despite threats and imprisonment. | 19 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of prayer, humility, and spiritual courage among Christians, illustrating how the early followers of Christ relied on divine grace and communal love to face opposition and persecutions. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes the severity of sin, particularly sacrilege and related offenses like greed and perjury, by illustrating the serious punishments inflicted on Ananias and Sapphira for dishonestly withholding money. | 13 |
This homily illustrates how the apostles' miraculous prison escape and unwavering preaching exemplify divine power and boldness in the face of opposition, encouraging believers to remain fearless and faithful under persecution. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of faith, wisdom, and patience in the face of persecution and internal disputes, illustrating how steadfastness and humility can lead to spiritual growth and reassurance of God's work. | 18 |
This homily emphasizes that true grace and spiritual strength are demonstrated through humility, patience, and gentle conduct, even in the face of insults and adversities. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes that God's promises and works are fulfilled through divine providence, often in ways that appear delayed or challenging, and underscores the importance of patient endurance and faith in God's plans. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of boldness rooted in humility and the necessity of speaking truth with gentleness and self-control, exemplified by the prophet Stephen's fearless yet meek defense of the faith. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes the inestimable value of building and supporting the Church as a means of spiritual salvation and divine reward. | 19 |
This homily emphasizes the profound significance of Scripture reading, faith, and humility in the spiritual journey. | 19 |
This homily emphasizes that God chooses ordinary, humble individuals like Ananias to accomplish His divine purposes, illustrating that divine grace and calling surpass human status and knowledge. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes that true Christian mourning should be focused on spiritual preparation and hope rather than despair, recognizing death as a transition to eternal life and a divine mystery to be reverently understood. | 18 |
This homily emphasizes that true piety and righteousness, exemplified by Cornelius and Peter, lead to divine favor and spiritual salvation, regardless of social or cultural status. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility, faith, and active virtue in approaching God, illustrating that true righteousness is characterized by humility, righteousness, and devotion rather than boasting or superficial observance. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes that God's divine guidance and Spirit are the true causes of salvation, underscoring that human efforts and numbers are secondary. | 18 |
This homily emphasizes that persecution and trials, such as the scattering of believers, serve God's providential purpose to spread the Gospel beyond Jerusalem, especially to the Gentiles, thereby advancing the Church’s growth. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes the power of prayer and divine intervention during times of persecution and suffering, illustrating how God's guidance and miracles strengthen the faith of believers. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes the divine purpose and justice behind God's actions in allowing the suffering of His saints and the downfall of proud oppressors, illustrating that God's justice ultimately prevails and His word continues to grow. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of true spiritual discernment and obedience to the Holy Spirit in spreading the Gospel, illustrating this through the examples of Paul and Barnabas confronting spiritual opposition and blindness with humility and divine authority. | 10 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of sincere faith and active virtue over mere external religious practices, urging believers to internalize the teachings of Scripture and live righteously. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility, orderliness, and reverence in the Christian community and in the act of teaching, illustrating how pride and noisy applause undermine true spiritual growth. | 16 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility, patience, and righteous conduct in the face of persecution and slander, illustrating how the apostles, particularly Paul, endured suffering with fervent zeal and unwavering faith. | 16 |
This homily emphasizes that salvation is attainable through faith alone, not by observing the Law or performing works, highlighting the danger of relying on legalism and external rituals. | 11 |
This homily emphasizes that the early Church's decision to not burden Gentile converts with the entire Law was guided by divine authority and prophecy, affirming that God’s plan from the beginning included the salvation of Gentiles for His name’s glory. | 16 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility, divine Providence, and spiritual discipline in the work of evangelization, illustrating how Paul and Barnabas’s disagreement ultimately served God's greater purpose. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility, diligent work, and spiritual readiness, using the example of Lydia's faith and the apostles’ suffering to illustrate perseverance and God's grace. | 11 |
This homily emphasizes the power of prayer, faith, and perseverance during times of hardship, illustrating how sincere devotion and watchfulness can lead to spiritual liberation and salvation. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of preaching the Gospel through reasoned explanation of Scripture, exemplified by Paul's approach in Thessalonica and Berea, highlighting the power of persuasion through divine truth rather than signs. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's omnipresence, His role as Creator, and the necessity of repentance and gratitude for His mercies. | 18 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of patience, humility, and self-control in the face of insults and opposition, illustrating through the example of the Apostle Paul's experiences in Athens and Corinth. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth, charity, and genuine friendship among Christians as essential aspects of living a faithful life. | 13 |
This homily emphasizes that Paul's persistent efforts to evangelize and persuade both Jews and Greeks led to the widespread spread of Christianity and miraculous signs, highlighting the power of faith and perseverance. | 19 |
This homily emphasizes that God permits trials and afflictions to strengthen and purify believers, showing that hardships serve as divine discipline and opportunities for spiritual growth. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes that everything in the Christian life, including perseverance and suffering, must be subordinate to the preaching of God's word and the love for Christ. | 10 |
This homily emphasizes the humility, perseverance, and unwavering dedication of Paul as a faithful teacher who faithfully testifies to the truth despite suffering and opposition. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes that believers should entrust themselves to God's grace and live in support and charity toward others, exemplified through acts of hospitality and caring for the needy. | 16 |
This homily teaches that Christians should prioritize humility and prudence in their actions, avoiding offense and seeking to uphold the law of Christ through both their words and deeds. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of bearing truthful witness to Christ through a life of virtue and integrity, illustrating how Paul’s defense before the crowd exemplifies humility, wisdom, and steadfastness. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes that true greatness of soul is demonstrated through virtues such as gentleness, self-control, and willingness to suffer for righteousness, rather than through material excess or worldly arrogance. | 13 |
This homily emphasizes that God's providence transforms apparent evil intentions and dangers into opportunities for growth, salvation, and divine purpose. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of patience, humility, and forgiveness in the face of insults, accusations, and conflicts, exemplified by the Apostle Paul’s calm and dignified defense before his accusers. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes that true security and invulnerability come from living a virtuous life, where one neither seeks to harm others nor fears being harmed, because morality aligns us with divine nature. | 16 |
This homily emphasizes that true spiritual strength and happiness arise from a clear conscience, heavenly love, and detachment from worldly possessions and honors. | 19 |
This homily emphasizes that God's providence often allows believers to face hardships and storms, which ultimately serve to strengthen their faith and reveal His power. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes that God’s providence turns all circumstances, including trials and suffering, into opportunities for spiritual growth and divine glory. | 13 |
This homily emphasizes the unwavering faith and resilience of Paul as he endures suffering and opposition for the sake of spreading the Gospel, illustrating his divine boldness and spiritual depth. | 10 |