Katerina Katsarka Whitley
Katerina Whitley, a native of Thessaloniki, Greece is a long-term writer for these pages. She worked as diocesan editor in the Diocese of East Carolina and as the PR & Communication associate for the then Presiding Bishop’s Fund for World Relief during Bishop Edmond Browning’s tenure. She is the author of seven books in circulation and an active public speaker and performer. She lives in Boone, N.C. where she teaches at Appalachian State University.
Sermons and Bible Studies
How Can These Things Be?, Lent 2 (A) – 2014
A question that must echo through the centuries is this: Did Nicodemus ever get it? Did this righteous, sober, pious man ever let go of the letter of the law, […]
Opening Our Minds To the Ascension, Ascension Day – 2013
The commemoration of the Ascension passes us by in this country. In places where the Eastern Church is prevalent it’s an important feast day, up there in importance with Christmas […]
To Hear and Obey, Proper 22 (C) – 2013
Obedience, a highly prized virtue in the biblical narratives, is rather despised today. Pause for a moment to remember being obedient as a child. Was it required of you? Did […]
Jesus’ Hour, Epiphany 2 (C) – 2013
In this charming and exhilarating story, Jesus is the protagonist but says very little – only three short sentences – yet the whole story is filled with the light of […]
Living Without Fear, Proper 8 (B) – 2012
Today’s readings reinforce for us the undeniable reality that suffering is not unique to us or to our times, and that we know very little about the ultimate meaning of […]
Obedience, Not Ritual, Proper 17 (B) – 2012
Ritual is essential in life. National, religious or familial, rituals offer us the comfort of repetition and familiarity as they lend beauty to occurrences that otherwise might be considered mundane. […]
Thy Will Be Done, Palm Sunday (B) – 2012
What words can one utter after the reading of this gospel? The most dramatic events in all creation are recounted by Mark in his customary simplicity and minimal use of […]
We Are Now in the Realm of Mystery, Epiphany 1 (B) – 2012
“In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.” It is the narrative simplicity of this verse from the first chapter of […]
An Undeniable Characteristic…, Thanksgiving Day (A) – 2011
An undeniable characteristic of St. Paul is his continuous, almost bubbling gratitude for his redemption through Jesus Christ. This is the meaning of true joy – a reality not dependent […]
Jesus’ Cousin…, Proper 13 (A) – 2011
[NOTE TO READER: The Greek word “esplahnisthÄ” in the fifth paragraph is pronounced “Es-plah-NEES-thee.”] Jesus’ cousin, the one who went before him to open the way, is dead. Both John […]
The Story Of the Coming Of the Holy Spirit…, Day of Pentecost (A) – 2011
The story of the coming of the Holy Spirit in an almost visible form – a form that was perceived by the senses – is one of the most dramatic […]
Temptation Is a Word, Lent 1 (A) – 2011
“Temptation” is a word that has absented itself from this culture’s vocabulary and thinking. It’s so much easier to just give into it. “Save us from the time of trial,” […]
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