Sincerity of Heart: Lessons from the Publican & The Pharisee

As we enter the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, Fr. Alexandros Pretorian of St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church (Roslindale, MA) delivers a profound call to spiritual honesty. This sermon marks the beginning of our journey toward Holy Lent, focusing on the theme of "Sincerity of Heart." "There is no hiding, for God knows all." In this podcast highlight, Fr. Alexandros explains that Lent is not just about rules, but a "great opportunity for us to be sincere with ourselves, with one another, and with God." He challenges us to move beyond the masks we wear—the pride of the Pharisee or the shame of the Tax Collector—to simply become "people of God" once again.

This bilingual sermon is presented in Greek and English.