Gospel - 10-7-12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost on 10/7/12.

Gospel - 10-7-12

Homily - 9/30/12

Homily given on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost on 9/30/12.  In his homily, Fr. Rankin talks about Theosis in the Eastern Church and how Jesus asks us to be like God, to love like God.

Homily - 9/30/12

Gospel - 9-30-12

Byzantine Catholic gospel reading for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost chanted on 9/30/12

Gospel-9/30/12

Homily - Sunday after Exaltation of Holy Cross - 9-16-12

Homily given on 9/16/12, The Sunday after the Exaltation of The Holy Cross.  In his homily, Fr. Rankin talks about the discovery of the true cross, the triumph of the true cross and the exaltation of the true cross.

Homily - Sunday after Exaltation of Holy Cross - 9-16-12

Gospel - Sunday after the Exaltation of Holy Cross - 9-16-12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross chanted by Fr. Rankin on 9/16/12.

Gospel - Sunday after Exaltation of Holy Cross - 9-16-12

Homily - 9-9-12

Homily given by Fr. Rankin on the Sunday before the Exaltation of The Holy Cross, 9/9/12.  Fr. Rankin reflects on how the lack of faith in God has undermined our society and how lack of faith ultimately leads to an unsuccessful search for happiness in worldly pleasures.

Homily - Sunday before the Exaltation of The Holy Cross - 9/9/12

Gospel - 9-9-12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the Sunday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on 9/9/12.

Gospel - Sunday before the Exaltation of Holy Cross - 9/9/12

Homily - 14th Sunday after Pentecost - 9-2-12

Homily given by Fr. Gross, OFM on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost.  Fr. Gross talked about the new liturgical year in the Byzantine Church and how, just as in the Roman Rite before advent, the Gospel readings focus on the end times and judgement.

Gospel - 14th Sunday after Pentecost - 9-2-12

Gospel - 14th Sunday after Pentecost - 9-2-12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost.  Gospel reading chanted by Fr. Steven Gross, OFM.

Gospel-14th Sunday after Pentecost - 9-2-12

Homily - 12th Sunday after Pentecost - 8-19-12

Homily given by Fr. Rankin on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, 8/19/12.  In his homily, Fr. Rankin talks about worship and the fact that you either worship the one true God or you worship something else.  There is no middle ground.

Homily - 8-19-12

Gospel - 12th Week after Pentecost - 8-19-12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the 12 Sunday after Pentecost.  The Gospel reading was the story of the rich man asking what he must do to have eternal life.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Rankin.

Gospel - 8-19-12

Homily - Sunday after Pentecost - 8/12/12

In his homily, Fr. Rankin reflects on the dual nature of Christ as both our redeemer and judge.  How hard it is for the human mind to grasp that our judge at the end of our life, is the same person who redeems us whenever we ask for it.

Homily - Sunday after the Transfiguration - 8/12/12

Gospel - Sunday after The Transfiguration - 8/12/12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the Sunday after the Transfiguration.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church.

Gospel - Sunday after the Transfiguration - 8/12/12

9th Sunday of Pentecost - July 29, 2012

Homily given by Msgr. Michael Moran on 7/29/12 at St. Melany's Byzantine Catholic Church.  In his homily, Msgr. Moran spoke on the love that God has for all of us and how it applies in our world today.

Homily - 7-29-12

Homily - 7/22/12

In his homily, Fr. Rankin ties in the Epistle and Gospel readings to the recent tragedy that took place in Aurora, Colorado.  Fr. Rankin talks about the essence of sin in our world and a continual need of repentance.

Homily - 8th Sunday of Pentecost - 7/22/12

Gospel - 7/22/12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the 8th Sunday of Pentecost, 7/22/12.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin.

Gospel Reading - 7/22/12

Homily - 4th Sunday of Pentecost - 6/24/12

Homily given by Fr. Rankin on 6/24/12 on the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist and the 4th Sunday of Pentecost.  In his homily, Fr. Rankin talks about the Gospel readings that were chanted and how each figure in the readings(John the Baptist and the Centurion who asked Jesus to heal his servant boy) show us how the sovereignty is recognized by all of humanity.

Homily - 6/24/12

Gospel - 4th Sunday of Pentecost

Byzantine Catholic Gospel readings for the 4th Sunday of Pentecost and the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist.

Gospel - 6/24/12

Homily - 3rd Sunday of Pentecost - 6/17/12

Homily given by Fr. Rankin on the 3rd Sunday of Pentecost.  Fr. Rankin talks about trust in God and what that means for us.  Homily given on 6/17/12.

Homily - 3rd Sunday of Pentecost

Gospel - 3rd Sunday of Pentecost - 6/17/12

Gospel reading for the 3rd Sunday of Pentecost, chanted by Fr. Rankin on 6/17/12.

Gospel - 6/17/12

Homily - All Saints Sunday 2012 - 6/3/12

Homily given by Fr. Robert Rankin on the Sunday of All Saints - 2012.  Wrapping up his Paschal homily theme, Fr. Rankin reflects on what it means in the beatitudes when we say blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake.

Homily - All Saints Sunday 2012 - 6/3/12

Gospel - All Saints Sunday - 6/3/12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for All Saints Sunday - 2012.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church, Tucson, AZ.

Gospel - All Saints Sunday - 6/3/12

Homily - Sunday of 1st Ecumenical Council - 5/20/12

Homily given by Fr. Robert Rankin on the Sunday of the 1st Ecumenical Council.  Fr. Rankin continues to reflect on the beatitudes and focuses on Blessed Emptiness this week.

Homily - Sunday of 1st Ecumenical Council - 5/20/12

Gospel - Sunday of 1st Ecumenical Council - 5/20/12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the Sunday of the 1st Ecumenical Council.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church, Tucson, Az

Gospel - Sunday of 1st Ecumenical Council - 5/20/12

Homily - Sunday of Man Born Blind - 5/13/12

Homily given on the Sunday of the Man Born Blind by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church.  Continuing with the Easter Theme of matching the Gospel reading to the Beatitudes, Fr. Rankin talks about the meaning of blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Homily - Sunday of Man Born Blind - 5/13/12

Gospel - Sunday of Man Born Blind - 5/13/12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the Sunday of the Man Born Blind, May 13, 2012.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church, Tucson, AZ.

Gospel - Sunday of Man Born Blind - 5/13/12

Homily - Sunday of Samaritan Woman - 5/6/12

Homily given by Fr. Rankin on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.  Fr. Rankin continues his theme for the Easter Season on the Beatitudes.  

Homily - Sunday of Samaritan Woman - 5/6/12

Gospel - Sunday of Samaritan Woman - 5/6/12

Byzantine Catholic gospel reading for the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Rankin on 5/6/12.

Gospel - Sunday of Samaritan Woman - 5/6/12

Homily - Sunday of Paralytic Man - 4/29/12

Homily given by Fr. Rankin on the Sunday of the Paralytic Man.  Fr. Rankin continues his theme for the Easter Season on the Beatitudes.  For this Sunday, Fr. Rankin focuses on Blessed are the meek.


Homily - Sunday of Paralytic Man - 4/29/12

Gospel - Sunday of Paralytic Man - 4/29/12

Gospel reading for Sunday of Paralytic Man.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church.

Gospel - Sunday of Paralytic Man - 4/29/12

Homily - Myrrh Bearing Women - 4/22/12

Homily given by Fr. Rankin on the Sunday of the Myrrh Bearing Women.  Fr. Rankin continues his theme for the Easter Season on the Beatitudes.  For this Sunday, Fr. Rankin focuses on Blessed on Those Who Mourn, For They Shall Be Comforted.

Homily - Sunday of Myrrh Bearing Women - 4/22/12

Gospel - Sunday of Myrrh Bearing Women - 4/22/12

Gospel reading for Sunday of Myrrh Bearing Women.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church.

Gospel - 4/22/12

Homily - Thomas Sunday - 4/15/12

Homily given by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church on Thomas Sunday - 2012. In his Homily, Fr. Rankin talks about seeing the Will of God manifest in the Resurrection of Jesus.

Homily - Thomas Sunday - 2012

Gospel - Thomas Sunday - 4/15/12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for Thomas Sunday - 2012.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church, Tucson, AZ

Gospel - Thomas Sunday 2012

Homily - Easter 2012 - 4/8/12

Homily given on Easter Sunday 2012 by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church.  The homily ended with a renewal of baptismal promises.

Homily - Easter 2012

Gospel - Easter 2012 - April 8, 2012

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the Easter Sunday.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church.

Gospel Reading - Easter 2012

Homily - Palm Sunday 2012 - 4/1/12

Homily given by Fr. Robert Rankin on Palm Sunday, 4/1/12.  In his homily, Fr. Rankin continues his discussion of the sacraments/mysteries of the Church and focuses on the Mystery of Reconciliation this week.  Fr. Rankin ties the Gospel reading of the raising of Lazarus with confession and talks about how when we are in need of confession, our souls are just like those of a dead body.

Homily - Palm Sunday 2012 - 4/1/12

Gospel - Palm Sunday 2012 - 4/1/12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for Palm Sunday.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church on 4/1/12.

Gospel - Palm Sunday 2012

Homily - 4th Sunday of Lent - 2012

Homily given by Fr. Rankin on the 4th Sunday of Lent, 3/18/12.  In his homily, Fr. Rankin continues his lenten theme on the Sacraments of the Church.  This week, Fr. Rankin talks about the anointing of the sick and ties it into the Gospel reading of the healing of the man who was possessed by a  demon rendering him mute.

Homily - 4th Sunday of Lent - 3/18/12

Gospel - 4th Sunday of Lent - 2012

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the 4th Sunday of Lent - 2012.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church, Tucson, Arizona on 3/18/2012.

Gospel - 4th Sunday of Lent - 3/18/12

Homily - 3rd Sunday of Lent - 2012

Fr. Robert Rankin continues with the theme of assigning a sacrament to each of the Sundays during Great Lent.  For the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Rankin reflects on the Eucharist and how it applies to us a Catholics.

Homily - 3rd Sunday of Lent - 2012

Gospel - 3rd Sunday of Lent - 2012

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the 3rd Sunday of Lent.  Chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church on March 11, 2012.

Gospel - 3rd Sunday of Lent - 2012

Homily - 2nd Sunday of Lent - 2012

Homily given on the 2nd Sunday of Lent - 3/4/12 by Fr. Robert Rankin.  In his homily, Fr. Rankin talks about the Gospel chanted on the 2nd Sunday of Great Lent and how it ties in with the Mystery of Chrismation in the Church.

Homily - 2nd Sunday of Lent - 2012

Gospel - 2nd Sunday of Lent - 2012

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the 2nd Sunday of Lent -3/4/12.  Gospel reading chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church, Tucson, AZ.

Gospel - 2nd Sunday of Lent - 3/4/12

Homily - 1st Sunday of Lent - 2012

Homily given on the 1st Sunday of Lent - 2/26/12 by Fr. Robert Rankin.  In his homily, Fr. Rankin talks about the Sunday of Orthodoxy and the restoration of the use of sacred images.  Fr. Rankin ties together how the restoration of icons is tied to our rebirth in baptism.

Homily - 1st Sunday of Lent - 2012

Gospel - 1st Sunday of Lent - 2012

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the 1st Sunday of Lent - 2/26/12.  Gospel reading chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church, Tucson, AZ.

Gospel - 1st Sunday of Lent - 2012

Homily - Forgiveness Sunday 2012

Homily given by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church on Forgiveness Sunday.  In his homily, Fr. Rankin reflects on the Gospel passage on forgiveness and what it means for all of us coming into Great Lent.

Homily - Forgiveness Sunday 2012

Gospel - Forgiveness Sunday 2012

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for Forgiveness Sunday.  Gospel chanted by Fr. Robert Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church on February 19, 2012.

Gospel - Forgiveness Sunday - 2/19/12

Homily - Sunday of Meatfare - 2012

Homily given by Fr. Rankin on the Sunday of Meatfare (Last Judgement Sunday).  In the homily, Fr. Rankin talks about the final judgement and the corporal works of mercy.

Homily - Sunday of Meatfare - 2012

Gospel - Sunday of Meatfare - 2/12/12

Byzantine Catholic Gospel reading for the Sunday of Meatfare (Last Judgement Sunday).  Gospel chanted by Fr. Rankin, St. Melany Byzantine Catholic Church, Tucson, AZ.

Gospel - Sunday of Meatfare - 2/12/12