Gems from the Sunday Gospels in the Orthodox Church by Anthony M. Coniaris is a two-volume work that provides a series of sermons or talks based on the yearly cycle of Sunday Gospel lessons read in the Orthodox Church. The primary purpose of the book is to offer insightful and practical reflections on the Gospel readings appointed for each Sunday throughout the year in the Orthodox liturgical calendar. It aims to help readers and clergy understand and apply the timeless truths of the Gospel to contemporary life. The talks emphasize core Christian virtues and practices, such as love for enemies, faith, repentance, and living a life of service, using specific Gospel stories as examples. An excerpt discusses how Jesus' love extended to "unlovable" people like Zacchaeus and calls believers to similar radical love and hospitality.