en-us Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:04:31 +0000 2009-02-25T15:45:30+00:00 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:04:31 +0000 http://www.ancientfaith.com/collections/journeys_through_great_lent This collection draws from both past and current series and will be updated throughout Great Lent. In addition to what you see below, be sure your Lenten journey includes a walk on The Path with Fr. Tom Soroka. His daily (M-F) podcast draws on Old Testament readings and the Gospels, both from the Orthodox Study Bible, and is supplemented by rich commentary from the Church Fathers. en-us Conciliar Media Ministries & Program Author lent, journey, lenten, ascesis, fasting, metanoia, repentance, orthodox, church, ancientfaith, christian Religion & Spirituality/Christianity feeds@ancientfaith.comAncient Faith Radio Ancient Faith Radio no lent, journey, lenten, ascesis, fasting, metanoia, repentance, orthodox, church, ancientfaith, christian A Special Collection of audio content from Ancient Faith Radio http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/dorm_fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/dorm_fasting#15515 Tim explains how to fast while in college and shares a number of easy fasting recipes. See the PDF below for the recipes discussed in today's show. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:59:23 +0000 2013-04-02T14:59:23+00:00 10:17 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morningoffering/our_fasting_is_pleasing_to_the_lord_when_._ http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morningoffering/our_fasting_is_pleasing_to_the_lord_when_._#11233 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:50:17 +0000 2011-11-11T06:50:17+00:00 03:46 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/prayer_and_fasting_the_power_to_expel_demons http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/prayer_and_fasting_the_power_to_expel_demons#9754 Fr. Ted urges encourages us to stay the course, as the feast of Pascha draws near. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:51:58 +0000 2011-04-04T21:51:58+00:00 08:41 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/thearena/august_1_2010 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/thearena/august_1_2010#8630 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:41:04 +0000 2010-08-02T04:41:04+00:00 18:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/past_fast_rewind http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/past_fast_rewind#7210 Fr. Joseph revisits the Lenten Superlative Awards, Bright Week and the remainder of the Feast (someone needs to tell him that -- although meat, dairy, and cheese are now allowed -- singing is not required). Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:04:59 +0000 2010-04-10T01:04:59+00:00 10:28 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/pillars_of_the_fast_-_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/pillars_of_the_fast_-_part_2#7137 Matthew concludes his short series, examining the final two pillars-- prayer and alms-giving-- with special emphasis on the former. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:52:29 +0000 2010-04-01T23:52:29+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/pillars_of_the_fast_-_part_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/pillars_of_the_fast_-_part_1#7089 In this short series, Matthew examines the three "pillars" of Great Lent and uncovers the essence of love and unity that are inherent in each. He begins with Fasting. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:22:18 +0000 2010-03-25T00:22:18+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/st._john_chrysostom_on_the_charity_of_fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/st._john_chrysostom_on_the_charity_of_fasting#6200 In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew offers a reflection on a selection of sayings of St John Chrysostom on the pastoral nature of fasting as an act of charity. In what sense does our fast minister to our neighbor? Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:11:44 +0000 2009-11-24T02:11:44+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/recall/how_can_you_develop_self-control_through_fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/recall/how_can_you_develop_self-control_through_fasting#5818 In this episode, Jason looks at how fasting can help you develop self-control. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with a quotation from St. Photios the Great on the benefits of fasting, by visiting the re/CALL website. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:29:38 +0000 2009-10-01T18:29:38+00:00 07:29 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/fasting_what_and_why_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/fasting_what_and_why_part_2#2965 Dn. Michael continues his study on Fasting in an age of self gratification and excess. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:55:34 +0000 2008-10-31T21:55:34+00:00 24:57 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/fasting_what_and_why_part_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/fasting_what_and_why_part_1#2913 It can seem sometimes that if we are not fasting, we are preparing to fast in the Orthodox Church. In part 1 Dn. Michael helps understand why we fast. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:26:53 +0000 2008-10-25T03:26:53+00:00 28:55 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/carlton/fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/carlton/fasting#2730 Wednesdays and Fridays are fast days for Orthodox Christians. But, why do we observe this and what spiritual benefit is there? Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:47:58 +0000 2008-09-22T04:47:58+00:00 08:56 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/recall/why_should_you_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/recall/why_should_you_fast#2456 In this episode, Jason looks at reasons for engaging in the spiritual discipline of fasting. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with passages from Holy Scripture with occasions on which early followers of God fasted, by visiting the re/CALL website. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:02:43 +0000 2008-08-07T19:02:43+00:00 09:47 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/fasting#2144 With the Apostles' fast at hand, Fr. Thomas reflects on the practice and rules for fasting. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:00 +0000 2008-06-23T03:00:00+00:00 22:29 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/past_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/past_fast#1850 Fr. Joseph reports on this year’s Lenten Superlative Awards Banquet at St. Kismet in Gethsemane Falls. Last year’s gala saw a total of 13 awards being presented to the best and worst participants in the Great Fast.  This year's big celeb is, ahem, a no brainer! Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:43:01 +0000 2008-04-27T13:43:01+00:00 10:13 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/breaking_the_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/breaking_the_fast#1844 Join Martha for a look at traditional ways to break our Lenten fast and some good suggestions for your Pascha basket! Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:50:00 +0000 2008-04-26T07:50:00+00:00 11:06 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/fasters_anonymous_ala_gilligans_isle http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/fasters_anonymous_ala_gilligans_isle#1607 Fr Joseph, struggling toward humility in the first week of the Fast, tells of his first visit to Fasters Anonymous ... and their curious theme song. (14:42) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:43:00 +0000 2008-03-16T05:43:00+00:00 14:42 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/fasting_songs http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/fasting_songs#1524 Ladies & Gentlemen, prepare yourself, it’s almost that time; time to cue your favorite theme song for the upcoming Lenten Fast! Perhaps the theme song from Star Wars? Or maybe we could sing a fasting song, during this election year, to the tune of "Hail to the Chief?" Then again, there’s always the Beverly Hillbillies ... Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:02:00 +0000 2008-03-01T06:02:00+00:00 14:23 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/fasting_qa http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/fasting_qa#1022 Today Fr. Joseph answers the questions sent in by listeners on the subject of fasting. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:41:02 +0000 2007-11-24T14:41:02+00:00 24:05 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/fasting_alone http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/fasting_alone#14388 What do you do when you are the only one in your home who is fasting? You have become Orthodox and your spouse has not, or you live with people who simply do not fast. What are some strategies for you to keep the fast? Rita offers some suggestions. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:45:39 +0000 2012-11-21T18:45:39+00:00 16:30 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/fasting_with_company http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/fasting_with_company#13869 Many of us have family and friends who are not Orthodox. What do we do when company is in our home during a fasting day or period? Rita gives suggestions for showing the gift of hospitality and still keeping the fast.  Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:54:34 +0000 2012-09-19T16:54:34+00:00 16:42 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/fasting_with_the_child http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/fasting_with_the_child#13654 Fasting should not be legalistic, and it involves way more than just food. Rita explains the various ways in which we can help our children understand and practice all the aspects of a fasting period. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:51:09 +0000 2012-08-22T18:51:09+00:00 21:09 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/modeling_healthy_fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/modeling_healthy_fasting#13542 We all must embrace fasting with a willing heart. In addition, we need to nourish our bodies during the fast. Rita provides information about the nutritional value of various fasting foods, whether for children or adults.  Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:26:47 +0000 2012-08-08T14:26:47+00:00 24:07 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/fasting_is_medicine http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/fasting_is_medicine#13086 The Holy Apostle’s fast is upon us. Fasting is not legalistic; rather, it is a medicine we choose to take to deepen our communion with God. Rita focuses on approaching the fast from a willing heart. She also discusses how joyful fasting can lead to health benefits. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:05:23 +0000 2012-06-12T20:05:23+00:00 21:45 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/continuing_your_fasting_journey http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/continuing_your_fasting_journey#12461 Rita explains that feeling hunger can benefit both our physical and spiritual wellbeing. She also discusses a few oil-free meal ideas. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:48:59 +0000 2012-03-28T19:48:59+00:00 21:41 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morningoffering/fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morningoffering/fasting#12125 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:27:44 +0000 2012-02-28T06:27:44+00:00 11:43 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/seasonal_fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/seasonal_fasting#11314 Rita looks at proper seasonal fasting, as well as some strategies for practicing this discipline when we are in the world. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:09:09 +0000 2011-11-22T22:09:09+00:00 20:06 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/jottings/reflections_on_lent_and_pascha_sharing_plans_for_the_future http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/jottings/reflections_on_lent_and_pascha_sharing_plans_for_the_future#12841 After a Blessed Pascha at the Monastery, Fr. Meletios shares his plans to build a skete in Montana, and a long awaited return to Greece. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 15 May 2012 15:35:01 +0000 2012-05-15T15:35:01+00:00 19:13 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/svsvoices/great_lent_gift_of_god_in_christ_part_4 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/svsvoices/great_lent_gift_of_god_in_christ_part_4#12570 Touching upon all the gifts that the season of Great Lent offers for spiritual growth, Fr. John Behr, Dean of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, delivers four reflections on the emergence of life through suffering, brokenness, and death. With astute attention to the teachings of Scripture and the Fathers, Fr. John centers on the necessity of dying for true life in Christ—life eternal—to emerge. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:28:03 +0000 2012-04-11T06:28:03+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_eight http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_eight#9950 In this encore presentation of At the Intersection of East and West, Dn. Michael Hyatt discusses the appendix of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha, where Fr. Alexander talks about the importance of frequent communion. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 02 May 2011 17:16:18 +0000 2011-05-02T17:16:18+00:00 40:23 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_seven1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_seven1#9907 In this encore presentation of At the Intersection of East and West, Dn. Michael asks the question, "How can we apply Fr. Alexander's teachings on Great Lent to our lives?" Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:51:18 +0000 2011-04-25T18:51:18+00:00 40:23 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_six1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_six1#9861 In this encore presentation of At the Intersection of East and West, Dn. Michael reminds us that it is only by knowing the way that we make it to Pascha. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:15:38 +0000 2011-04-18T14:15:38+00:00 29:04 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/jottings/projects_pilgrimage_and_the_lenten_journey http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/jottings/projects_pilgrimage_and_the_lenten_journey#9839 Recorded during the 4th week of Great Lent, Abbot Meletios brings us up to date on projects at the monastery and talks about an upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He concludes with a helpful description of the Lenten journey. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:09:05 +0000 2011-04-16T21:09:05+00:00 18:43 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_five1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_five1#9808 In this encore presentation of At the Intersection of East and West, Dn. Michael discusses the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:54:21 +0000 2011-04-11T15:54:21+00:00 33:37 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_four1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_four1#9746 In this encore presentation of At the Intersection of East and West, Dn. Michael considers four aspects of Lenten worship: atmosphere, prayer, Scripture, and hymns. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:52:13 +0000 2011-04-04T14:52:13+00:00 30:42 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_three1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_three1#9704 In this encore presentation of At the Intersection of East and West, Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the five Sundays that precede the start of Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:56:54 +0000 2011-03-29T15:56:54+00:00 37:11 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_two1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_two1#9654 In this encore presentation of At the Intersection of East and West, Dn. Michael discusses the five Sundays that precede the start of Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:44:44 +0000 2011-03-21T14:44:44+00:00 33:36 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_one_encore http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_one_encore#9616 In this encore presentation of At the Intersection of East and West, Dn. Michael begins a new series based on Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:51:58 +0000 2011-03-16T16:51:58+00:00 40:18 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/rlminute/a_prayer_for_great_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/rlminute/a_prayer_for_great_lent#9585 St. Gregory the Dialogist with a prayer for Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:13:22 +0000 2011-03-13T18:13:22+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/lenten_podcast_3_-_prayer_and_silence http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/lenten_podcast_3_-_prayer_and_silence#7112 Today, we conclude our Lenten programming with a discussion on prayer and silence. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:30:43 +0000 2010-03-29T19:30:43+00:00 24:09 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/shepherd_of_souls/fourth_sunday_of_great_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/shepherd_of_souls/fourth_sunday_of_great_lent#7086 Fr. Peter plays "The Canon of Holy Saturday" and then shares his homily from the fourth Sunday of Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:56:13 +0000 2010-03-24T21:56:13+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/a_lenten_reflection_on_the_holy_cross_-_part_3 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/a_lenten_reflection_on_the_holy_cross_-_part_3#7079 If forgiveness is missing,says Fr. George in the conclusion of his series, then all we do is meaningless before God. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:00:21 +0000 2010-03-24T13:00:21+00:00 27:23 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/a_lenten_reflection_on_the_holy_cross_-_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/a_lenten_reflection_on_the_holy_cross_-_part_2#7019 Fr. George continues his series by discussing the spiritual disease of pride. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:58 +0000 2010-03-17T13:00:58+00:00 27:35 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/lenten_podcast_2_-dorm_fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/lenten_podcast_2_-dorm_fasting#7016 Today, we continue our Lenten programming with tips on how to survive the Fast if you live on campus. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:48:52 +0000 2010-03-16T16:48:52+00:00 17:55 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_10_on_co http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_10_on_co#4460 Jeannie concludes this series with St. John Chrysostom's thoughts and insights on the sacrament of confession. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:07:23 +0000 2009-04-14T03:07:23+00:00 26:17 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_9_on_rep http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_9_on_rep#4438 Dr. Constantinou reads excerpts from St. John Chrysostom's Lenten homily #19 in which he explains that it is before punishment that penance is appropriate. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:57:42 +0000 2009-04-13T01:57:42+00:00 18:40 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_8_on_god http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_8_on_god#4344 Dr. Constantinou reads excerpts from St. John Chrysostom's Lenten homily #17 in which he explains that God always loves us, even when we sin. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:22:08 +0000 2009-04-02T04:22:08+00:00 24:20 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_7_on_god http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_7_on_god#4338 Dr. Constantinou reads excerpts from St. John Chrysostom's Lenten homily #15 in which he describes the kindness that God demonstrates toward humanity in the first few chapters of Genesis. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:57:27 +0000 2009-04-01T03:57:27+00:00 14:10 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/a_campus_reflection_during_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/a_campus_reflection_during_lent#4327 OCF podcast host Jonathan Bush takes a brief detour from his planned posting in light of a damaging storm affecting St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church in Murfreesboro, TN where he was visiting. In place of what was planned, he is presenting a Lenten reflection on the Annunciation by OCFer Andrew Boyd. Theme song, "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot, used by permission. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:43:54 +0000 2009-03-30T18:43:54+00:00 05:23 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_6_on_avo http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_6_on_avo#4284 Jeannie reads excerpts from St. John Chrysostom's homily #11 in which he warns us to avoid spiritual sloth. "Moderation in all things is excellent." Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:29:37 +0000 2009-03-25T03:29:37+00:00 17:54 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_5_on_mod http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_5_on_mod#4282 Jeannie reads excerpts from St. John Chrysostom's homily #10. Here we learn that fasting in itself is not a virtue; thus, not fasting is not a sin, provided we compensate for it in some way with other spiritual works. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:00:27 +0000 2009-03-25T02:00:27+00:00 19:27 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_4_on_giv http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_4_on_giv#4280 Jeannie reads excerpts from St. John Chrysostom's homily #9 in which he encourages his congregation to give thanks to God for all of His blessings. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:54:53 +0000 2009-03-24T21:54:53+00:00 11:56 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_3_on_not http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_3_on_not#4277 Jeannie reads excerpts from homily #7 by St. John Chrysostom. Drawing on Genesis 1:20-21, Chrysostom explains that the greatest virtue is taking the greatest possible care for the spiritual lives of our neighbors. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:11:19 +0000 2009-03-24T05:11:19+00:00 16:21 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_2_on_glo http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_2_on_glo#4166 St. John Chrysostom describes how the created order was made for humans to show that God loves them. Shouldn't this alone inspire us to fast for His sake? Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:35:03 +0000 2009-03-13T01:35:03+00:00 10:52 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_1_on_fas http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_1_on_fas#4164 The first commandment God ever gave was to fast. Via the insights of St. John Chrysostom, Jeannie explains how fasting leaves the faculty of "reason" nimble. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:43:34 +0000 2009-03-13T00:43:34+00:00 19:59 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dn._ben_mann_-_lenten_soup_for_the_soul http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dn._ben_mann_-_lenten_soup_for_the_soul#4012 Dn. Ben Mann serves at St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Lexington, KY. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:23:32 +0000 2009-02-25T21:23:32+00:00 03:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/fr._wilbur_ellsworth_-_the_apparel_of_great_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/fr._wilbur_ellsworth_-_the_apparel_of_great_lent#4080 What clothing will you put on during this Lenten season. There is, after all, a dress code that we should all be aware of. Fr.Wilbur is priest at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Warrenville, IL. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:21:50 +0000 2009-03-03T20:21:50+00:00 20:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/2008_lenten_retreat_-_fr._constantine_nasr_part_ii http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/2008_lenten_retreat_-_fr._constantine_nasr_part_ii#3637 On Saturday, April 12, 2008, St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary welcomed Orthodox faithful who came from parishes all around New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York for inspiration and ideas on how to have an energized parish. The 2008 SVS Lenten Retreat’s theme was The Energized Parish: Clergy and Laity together and was led by Fr Constantine Nasr from St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Church in Oklahoma City. (SVS ‘73). Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:45:05 +0000 2008-04-13T07:45:05+00:00 60:59 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/2008_lenten_retreat_-_fr._constantine_nasr_part_i http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/2008_lenten_retreat_-_fr._constantine_nasr_part_i#3636 On Saturday, April 12, 2008, St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary welcomed Orthodox faithful who came from parishes all around New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York for inspiration and ideas on how to have an energized parish. The 2008 SVS Lenten Retreat’s theme was The Energized Parish: Clergy and Laity together and was led by Fr Constantine Nasr from St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Church in Oklahoma City. (SVS ‘73). Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:43:00 +0000 2008-04-13T07:43:00+00:00 83:38 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/lent_week_5 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/lent_week_5#1766 Fr. William first marvels at the story of St. Mary of Egypt, then gives close examination to the Gospel reading of St. Mark. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:53:01 +0000 2008-04-12T05:53:01+00:00 16:31 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_fourth_week_of_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_fourth_week_of_lent#1730 Fr. William takes a look at St. John of the Ladder. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:56:01 +0000 2008-04-05T13:56:01+00:00 14:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_third_week_of_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_third_week_of_lent#1696 A meditation on the Adoration of the Cross. (16:30) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:02:01 +0000 2008-03-29T06:02:01+00:00 16:30 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_second_sunday_of_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_second_sunday_of_lent#1643 Reflections on the healing of the paralytic. (9:22) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:08:04 +0000 2008-03-22T07:08:04+00:00 09:22 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/lenten_reflections_forgiveness_sunday http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/lenten_reflections_forgiveness_sunday#1568 Reflections on God's forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of others. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:35:00 +0000 2008-03-08T07:35:00+00:00 10:07 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/lets_not_fake_the_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/lets_not_fake_the_fast#15312 Rita encourages us to enter into the true spirit of the fast as we begin Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:39:11 +0000 2013-03-14T17:39:11+00:00 22:36 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/connecting_healing_to_our_lenten_preparation http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/connecting_healing_to_our_lenten_preparation#15308 Fr. George connects the concept of healing to our Lenten preparation and then begins the next section of his series on applying Christ's Beatitudes. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:55:00 +0000 2013-03-13T13:55:00+00:00 27:55 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/shall_we_forgive_the_fathers_on_forgiveness_as_the_gateway_to_salvatio http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/shall_we_forgive_the_fathers_on_forgiveness_as_the_gateway_to_salvatio#15272 This week, in anticipation of Forgiveness Sunday, Archimandrite Irenei explores a series of patristic texts that deal with the imperative of forgiveness, and the need to forgive as the gateway into the life offered by Christ in the Church. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:34:54 +0000 2013-03-09T15:34:54+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/great_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/great_lent#12560 Fr. Pat discusses the three things expected of us during Lent: works of mercy, works of prayer, and works of fasting. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:12:32 +0000 2012-04-09T19:12:32+00:00 23:05 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/the_great_miscommunication http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/the_great_miscommunication#12558 Fr. Ted reminds us that we need to accept God and others and they truly are, not who we expect them to be. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:34:46 +0000 2012-04-09T17:34:46+00:00 08:50 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/rejoice_the_lord_always_phil_44_9_palm_sunday http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/rejoice_the_lord_always_phil_44_9_palm_sunday#12538 Before we enter into the Passion Week, the Holy Church gives us the festal celebration of our Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem. Fr Tom reminds us that, like Christ, we are to remain faithful and joyful on the way to, or in the midst of, the various crosses that we might face in our life. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:49:58 +0000 2012-04-08T19:49:58+00:00 15:33 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/frederica/peters_denial1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/frederica/peters_denial1#12518 Frederica reads the narrative of Peter's denial of Christ from St. Romanos the Melodist. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:52:36 +0000 2012-04-04T07:52:36+00:00 15:43 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/reflections_for_holy_week_and_pascha http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/reflections_for_holy_week_and_pascha#12519 Fr. George shares some psycho-spiritual meditations in anticipation of the Feast of the Resurrection. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:23:55 +0000 2012-04-03T20:23:55+00:00 32:55 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_liturgy_of_the_pre_sanctified_gifts_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_liturgy_of_the_pre_sanctified_gifts_part_2#12514 In part 2 of Fr. Tom's reflection on the Pre-Santified Liturgy, he talks about a mis-guided practice from the previous centuries of denying the gifts to children or the mentally impaired. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:06:31 +0000 2012-04-03T16:06:31+00:00 45:55 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morningoffering/the_lenten_journey http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morningoffering/the_lenten_journey#12463 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:51:59 +0000 2012-03-29T07:51:59+00:00 05:32 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/svsvoices/great_lent_gift_of_god_in_christ_part_3 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/svsvoices/great_lent_gift_of_god_in_christ_part_3#12471 Touching upon all the gifts that the season of Great Lent offers for spiritual growth, Fr. John Behr, Dean of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, delivers four reflections on the emergence of life through suffering, brokenness, and death. With astute attention to the teachings of Scripture and the Fathers, Fr. John centers on the necessity of dying for true life in Christ—life eternal—to emerge. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:54:08 +0000 2012-03-28T20:54:08+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/taking_up_our_cross http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/taking_up_our_cross#12331 Fr. Ted reminds us that struggle is an essential component of Christianity. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:09:31 +0000 2012-03-19T16:09:31+00:00 13:33 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/more_commentary_on_the_great_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/more_commentary_on_the_great_fast#12294 Rita offers tips and encouragement to assist listeners in their fasting journey. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:29:04 +0000 2012-03-14T22:29:04+00:00 19:26 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/svsvoices/great_lent_gift_of_god_in_christ_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/svsvoices/great_lent_gift_of_god_in_christ_part_2#12289 Touching upon all the gifts that the season of Great Lent offers for spiritual growth, Fr. John Behr, Dean of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, delivers four reflections on the emergence of life through suffering, brokenness, and death. With astute attention to the teachings of Scripture and the Fathers, Fr. John centers on the necessity of dying for true life in Christ—life eternal—to emerge. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:19:04 +0000 2012-03-14T15:19:04+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/a_priest_confesses_eh http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/a_priest_confesses_eh#12286 Recorded live at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church in St Paul, Alberta, Canada. Fr. Joseph confesses that, for him, fasting from food ain't the problem. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:49:11 +0000 2012-03-13T21:49:11+00:00 16:12 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/the_prodigal_son http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/the_prodigal_son#12284 Fr. Pat takes on the characters in this parable one by one—the father, the younger son, and then the older son. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:05:25 +0000 2012-03-13T19:05:25+00:00 27:28 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/how_great_lent_can_be_the_beginning_of_your_transformation http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/how_great_lent_can_be_the_beginning_of_your_transformation#12180 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:36:18 +0000 2012-03-02T13:36:18+00:00 60:43 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/fr._john_kostas_sunday_of_orthodoxy http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/fr._john_kostas_sunday_of_orthodoxy#12215 Homily given on the Sunday of Orthodoxy at the monastery. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:27:12 +0000 2012-03-05T21:27:12+00:00 10:41 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/fr._john_kostas_forgiveness_sunday http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/fr._john_kostas_forgiveness_sunday#12214 Homily given on Forgiveness Sunday at the monastery. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:24:39 +0000 2012-03-05T21:24:39+00:00 10:04 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/Array/sunday_of_orthodoxy http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/Array/sunday_of_orthodoxy#1673 On Sunday, March 16th, the Orthodox Clergy Association of Greater Houston and Orthodox faithful gathered for Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers, hosted this year by St George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Fr John Whiteford, pastor of St Jonah of Manchuria Church, was the guest homilist. As it happened, that morning was also the falling asleep in the Lord of Fr John's Metroplitan, LAURUS, head of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia; this coincidence is reflected in his homily, "The Reconciliation of the Russian Church." Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:24:01 +0000 2008-03-16T21:24:01+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_sunday_of_orthodoxy http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_sunday_of_orthodoxy#1605 Fr. Bill looks at the Gospel reading for the Sunday of Orthodoxy, from the first chapter of the Gospel of John. 12:00 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:02:00 +0000 2008-03-15T06:02:00+00:00 11:59 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/affirming_the_incarnation http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/affirming_the_incarnation#12211 Fr. Ted reminds us that icons affirm that God really did come in the flesh. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:53:45 +0000 2012-03-05T18:53:45+00:00 09:19 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/freeman/smashing_icons http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/freeman/smashing_icons#12186 On the first Sunday of Great Lent, Orthodox Christians celebrate the return of icons to the Churches. Fr. Stephen looks at the spirit of icon smashing that occasionally infects Christians and various political movements and contrasts it with the spirit of authentic Christianity. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:15:17 +0000 2012-03-03T15:15:17+00:00 14:37 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/voicefromisles/lenten_call http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/voicefromisles/lenten_call#12156 Man can achieve true delight and true immortality through the grace of God. The reason for our existence is communion with God. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:36:27 +0000 2012-03-01T13:36:27+00:00 17:34 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/triumphalhymn/sacred_meals_part_10 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/triumphalhymn/sacred_meals_part_10#12157 Fr. John reads chapter four of his book Sacred Meals, now available from Conciliar Press. Here he reflects on Lent and fasting. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:52:02 +0000 2012-03-01T16:52:02+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/svsvoices/great_lent_gift_of_god_in_christ_part_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/svsvoices/great_lent_gift_of_god_in_christ_part_1#12154 Touching upon all the gifts that the season of Great Lent offers for spiritual growth, Fr. John Behr, Dean of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, delivers four reflections on the emergence of life through suffering, brokenness, and death. With astute attention to the teachings of Scripture and the Fathers, Fr. John centers on the necessity of dying for true life in Christ—life eternal—to emerge. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:23:52 +0000 2012-02-29T21:23:52+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodoxyheterodoxy/giving_up_something_for_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodoxyheterodoxy/giving_up_something_for_lent#12112 Fr. Andrew Damick comments on a recent article in Christianity Today by Mark Galli entitled "Giving Up Self-Discipline For Lent." He contrasts the western view of Lent with an Orthodox perspective. Listen to Fr. Andrew's commentary below or read it by clicking on the image. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:13:16 +0000 2012-02-26T22:13:16+00:00 14:39 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/cleaning_house http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/cleaning_house#12115 On this first day of Great Lent, Molly compares the condition of her house with the condition of her soul. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:37:33 +0000 2012-02-27T15:37:33+00:00 09:24 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/forgiveness_a_divine_act_mt_614_21 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/forgiveness_a_divine_act_mt_614_21#12095 On the last Sunday of preparation before we begin the Great Fast, the Church calls us to offer and receive forgiveness from everyone. Fr Tom reminds us that we are commanded to forgive precisely because this action allows us to participate in and experience the Divine Life of God Himself. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:01:12 +0000 2012-02-26T20:01:12+00:00 18:39 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/the_dos_and_donts_of_fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/foodfaithfasting/the_dos_and_donts_of_fasting#12079 When a fast is just around the corner, the fridge gets stocked with non-dairy creamer and margarine. Rita explains how these foods sabotage the very essence of fasting and are detrimental to health. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:07:48 +0000 2012-02-22T15:07:48+00:00 15:52 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/voicefromisles/prodigal_son http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/voicefromisles/prodigal_son#12057 The guest preacher was Fr. Yves Dubois with a sermon on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:31:30 +0000 2012-02-20T16:31:30+00:00 10:09 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/judgment_and_reward_mt_2531_46_last_judgment http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/judgment_and_reward_mt_2531_46_last_judgment#12048 On the third preparatory Sunday before Great Lent, the gospel of the Last Judgment is read. Fr Tom reminds us that though today we can choose to acknowledge or to ignore Christ as Lord, on that great and final day everyone will acknowledge Him and give an account of their life. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:17:56 +0000 2012-02-19T19:17:56+00:00 19:54 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/hungering_for_god_luke_1511_32_prodigal_son http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/hungering_for_god_luke_1511_32_prodigal_son#11999 The parable of the Prodigal Son is a powerful image of our returning to God and the Father's rich mercy in restoring us. Fr Tom reminds us that we must be able both to admit that we have separated ourselves from God's life and have the deep desire to return to the riches of His Kingdom. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:36:14 +0000 2012-02-12T23:36:14+00:00 19:51 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/voicefromisles/o_to_be_a_publican http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/voicefromisles/o_to_be_a_publican#11979 Fr. Gregory gives a sermon on the Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:52:47 +0000 2012-02-08T14:52:47+00:00 09:35 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/features/mission_at_home http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/features/mission_at_home#9751 In this special episode of Ancient Faith Presents, Tim Prattas, an assistant for the Department of Greek Education in the Greek Community of Toronto, delivers a Lenten lecture to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Winnipeg, Canada. The talk is titled “Mission at Home: Reaching Out to Your Local Community.” Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:35:18 +0000 2011-04-04T16:35:18+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/thearena/the_seriousness_of_our_sins http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/thearena/the_seriousness_of_our_sins#9650 Second Sunday of Great Lent Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:37:56 +0000 2011-03-21T13:37:56+00:00 21:03 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/second_sunday_of_great_lent_mark_21_12 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/second_sunday_of_great_lent_mark_21_12#9642 In the gospel reading for the second Sunday of Great Lent, Christ heals a man of debilitating paralysis. But Fr Tom reminds us that Jesus reveals something even more important, that He forgives sins as the eternal Son of God. (Second Sunday of Great Lent - Healing of the Paralytic) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:00:15 +0000 2011-03-20T19:00:15+00:00 15:12 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/the_triumph_of_orthodoxy_john_143_51 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/the_triumph_of_orthodoxy_john_143_51#9596 On this first Sunday of Lent we celebrate the historical Triumph of Orthodoxy over the Iconoclasts. Fr Tom reminds us that we also need an ever-present Triumph of Orthodoxy in our lives to fulfill the evangelical call of Christ. (Sunday of Orthodoxy) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:26:03 +0000 2011-03-14T02:26:03+00:00 17:07 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/thoughts_on_the_second_week_of_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/thoughts_on_the_second_week_of_lent#9604 Fr. Ted encourages us to pace ourselves in this, our second week of Lent, as temptations from the evil one can thwart our efforts to be closer to God. He also reminds us to be patient with others as each path is different and we are not to judge. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:37:22 +0000 2011-03-15T16:37:22+00:00 03:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/thearena/the_icon_the_invisible_made_visible http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/thearena/the_icon_the_invisible_made_visible#9603 The Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:37:03 +0000 2011-03-15T16:37:03+00:00 19:40 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/frontlines/the_triumph_of_orthodoxy http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/frontlines/the_triumph_of_orthodoxy#9572 In this episode, Fr. Jerome Cwiklinski, an Orthodox Chaplain and a Captain in the Navy, currently assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California, discusses the military member's vocation as bearer of the image and likeness of God. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:13:52 +0000 2011-03-10T15:13:52+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/forgiveness_and_the_great_fast_matthew_614_21 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/forgiveness_and_the_great_fast_matthew_614_21#9564 On the day before the beginning of Great Lent, the Church teaches us that our journey of repentance begins with offering forgiveness. Fr Tom reminds us that forgiveness is the essential action to grow in the likeness of God, because it is what He freely offers to us. (Forty-first Sunday after Pentecost - Forgiveness Sunday) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:00:10 +0000 2011-03-08T04:00:10+00:00 12:44 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/thearena/the_great_if http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/thearena/the_great_if#9558 Forgiveness Sunday Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:29:50 +0000 2011-03-07T15:29:50+00:00 20:44 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/voicefromisles/why_do_we_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/voicefromisles/why_do_we_fast#9557 When did fasting begin? Did Jesus start the whole thing off? The righteous and the repentant fasted in the Old Testament. Well, what about Abraham then? The fact is, humankind was taught to fast right from the very beginning, in the Garden of Eden. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:54:51 +0000 2011-03-07T14:54:51+00:00 12:56 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/rlminute/why_do_we_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/rlminute/why_do_we_fast#9053 St. Isaac the Syrian on the spiritual benefits of fasting. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:25:06 +0000 2010-12-26T19:25:06+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/kwtailor/preparing_for_lent1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/kwtailor/preparing_for_lent1#9538 Are you prepared for Lent? Kh. Krista gives some tips. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:41:38 +0000 2011-03-05T17:41:38+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/recommended_reading_for_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/recommended_reading_for_lent#9478 As Great Lent approaches, Fr. Tom Hopko provides helpful reading recommendations both from scripture and from other books. A very helpful book to read during this season is Fr. Tom's own The Lenten Spring Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:37:29 +0000 2011-02-26T15:37:29+00:00 40:37 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/regret_or_repentance_luke_1511-32 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/regret_or_repentance_luke_1511-32#3941 A look at the prodigal son, the elder brother, and the forgiving father. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:50:05 +0000 2009-02-16T05:50:05+00:00 21:07 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/carlton/individual_delinquencies_and_public_business http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/carlton/individual_delinquencies_and_public_business#1569 During the Great Lent, a time of reflection, let us be sure that our reflection is upon our own failings, and not those of our neighbors and family members. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:28:01 +0000 2008-03-09T02:28:01+00:00 09:19 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/the_welcoming_father http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/the_welcoming_father#3931 Sermon on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son (I Corinthians 6:12-20; Luke 15:11-32) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:50:00 +0000 2009-02-16T02:50:00+00:00 19:28 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/a_judgment_of_love http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/a_judgment_of_love#3979 Sermon for the Sunday of the Last Judgment (I Corinthians 8:8-9:2; Matthew 25:31-46) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:56:14 +0000 2009-02-23T03:56:14+00:00 16:33 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/acquiring_the_virtues http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/acquiring_the_virtues#3754 A Lenten lecture by Mother Gabriella at the Women's Retreat of St. Luke the Evangelist Orthodox Church (Palos Hills, IL), March 2008 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:51:43 +0000 2008-03-22T13:51:43+00:00 65:07 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/thirst_for_god http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/thirst_for_god#3753 A Lenten lecture by Mother Gabriella at the Women's Retreat of St. Luke the Evangelist Orthodox Church (Palos Hills, IL), March 2008 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:47:34 +0000 2008-03-22T13:47:34+00:00 57:46 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/the_prodigal_story_from_the_perspective_of_the_big_brother http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/the_prodigal_story_from_the_perspective_of_the_big_brother#5709 A talk by Mother Katherine Weston, a nun of St Xenia Metochian in Indianapolis, IN Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 07 Jul 2007 23:15:21 +0000 2007-07-07T23:15:21+00:00 36:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/prodigal_and_heir http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/prodigal_and_heir#5712 A talk by Fr. Pat Reardon, Priest at All Saints Orthodox Church in Chicago and Senior Editor of Touchstones Magazine Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 07 Jul 2007 22:55:49 +0000 2007-07-07T22:55:49+00:00 25:07 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/paradosis/this_is_not_a_safe_book http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/paradosis/this_is_not_a_safe_book#4098 Like the hero of the book, "The Never Ending Story," Orthodox Christians enter into the Holy Week scriptures, participating in them here and now. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:00:35 +0000 2009-03-05T18:00:35+00:00 33:39 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_week_of_the_last_judgment http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_week_of_the_last_judgment#1522 A meditation on the Parable of The Last Judgment. Throughout Great Lent, we hear about prayer and fasting. But almsgiving and charity are a tangible way that we show love to others. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:02:00 +0000 2008-03-01T06:02:00+00:00 10:43 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_week_of_the_prodigal_son http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mills/the_week_of_the_prodigal_son#1482 Fr. Bill encourages us with thoughts about the story of The Prodigal Son. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:02:00 +0000 2008-02-23T06:02:00+00:00 14:21 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/the_spiritual_process http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/the_spiritual_process#4022 On Wednesday, February 18, 2009, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah opened the 2009 spring meeting of the OCA's Metropolitan Council with a retreat titled "The Spiritual Process." In this talk, Metropolitan Jonah discussed the essence of the spiritual journey and how to find inner healing though a life completely surrendered to the will of God. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:28:19 +0000 2009-02-26T06:28:19+00:00 53:47 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/repentance_as_a_gift_of_god http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/repentance_as_a_gift_of_god#5715 A talk by Fr. Jerome Sanderson, an iconographer and priest of St John the Barefoot (Maximovitch) Orthodox Church in Nashville, IN Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 07 Jul 2007 21:30:00 +0000 2007-07-07T21:30:00+00:00 28:33 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/the_healing_of_confession http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/the_healing_of_confession#3030 From a Lenten series on repentance delivered at the Orthodox Christian Women's conference in Montreal in March of 2008. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:44:40 +0000 2008-03-22T12:44:40+00:00 44:33 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/the_joy_of_repentance_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/the_joy_of_repentance_part_2#3031 From a Lenten series on repentance delivered at the Orthodox Christian Women's conference in Montreal in March of 2008. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:43:30 +0000 2008-03-22T12:43:30+00:00 29:49 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/the_joy_of_repentance_part_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/the_joy_of_repentance_part_1#3032 From a Lenten series on repentance delivered at the Orthodox Christian Women's conference in Montreal in March of 2008. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:42:06 +0000 2008-03-22T12:42:06+00:00 45:06 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/st._ephraims_prayer http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/st._ephraims_prayer#4052 With the advent of the Great Fast – Lent – Fr Joseph takes a serious look at a familiar prayer written by St Ephraim the Syrian in the 4th century. St Ephraim’s prayer is a regular part of the Orthodox Christian's prayer "diet" during the Great Fast of Lent. It may also be said throughout the year as part of one’s prayer rule. This Lenten meditation is taken from the book DEFEATING SIN – Overcoming Our Passions and Changing Forever (published by Regina Orthodox Press). Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:05:53 +0000 2009-03-01T07:05:53+00:00 17:17 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/desiring_our_true_homeland http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/desiring_our_true_homeland#4061 Sermon on Forgiveness Sunday (Romans 13:11-14:4; Matthew 6:14-21) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:49:47 +0000 2009-03-02T03:49:47+00:00 17:16 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/carlton/of_fathers_and_gardens http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/carlton/of_fathers_and_gardens#4153 We are responsible for most of the weeds, saplings, and predatory vines in our lives, and the Lenten Spring is the time to clear away the dead foliage. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:06:50 +0000 2009-03-12T04:06:50+00:00 09:37 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/forgiveness_alms_and_fasting_matthew_614-21 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/forgiveness_alms_and_fasting_matthew_614-21#4085 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:16:58 +0000 2009-03-04T00:16:58+00:00 23:06 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/a_better_ressurection_hebrews_1124-26_32-40 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/a_better_ressurection_hebrews_1124-26_32-40#4132 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:43:51 +0000 2009-03-09T08:43:51+00:00 16:14 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/stevethebuilder/the_present_moment http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/stevethebuilder/the_present_moment#4105 How we close a door is a measure of our spiritual life. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:11:44 +0000 2009-03-06T11:11:44+00:00 08:11 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/kwtailor/longing_for_paradise http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/kwtailor/longing_for_paradise#4096 Christ charms us into His kingdom, says Khouria Krista West, and this is nowhere more evident than in the physical manifestation of beauty within the Church. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:57:11 +0000 2009-03-05T02:57:11+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/kwtailor/preparing_for_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/kwtailor/preparing_for_lent#4176 How to take your schedule down a notch in preparation for Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:30:08 +0000 2009-03-14T02:30:08+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/illuminedheart/lent_-_transformation_and_enlightenment_-_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/illuminedheart/lent_-_transformation_and_enlightenment_-_part_2#4223 Kevin continues his Lenten discussion with Fr. Stephen Freeman. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:01:57 +0000 2009-03-20T19:01:57+00:00 27:18 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/illuminedheart/lent_-_transformation_and_enlightenment_-_part_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/illuminedheart/lent_-_transformation_and_enlightenment_-_part_1#4216 This special, two-part The Illumined Heart Lenten interview is with Fr. Stephen Freeman, popular blogger and pod caster. Fr. Stephen discusses questions like how Lent forms us for "inner knowledge of God." This is a mid-Lent "treat" you won't want to miss. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:00:39 +0000 2009-03-20T19:00:39+00:00 38:20 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/freeman/why_we_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/freeman/why_we_fast#4053 Fr. Stephen looks at the deeper meaning of fasting and its true place in our Christian life. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:38:19 +0000 2009-03-01T06:38:19+00:00 10:37 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/freeman/forgiveness_-_the_hardest_love_of_all http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/freeman/forgiveness_-_the_hardest_love_of_all#4183 Fr. Stephen looks at the forgiveness of our enemies and suggests some small steps we can take to cultivate a heart of mercy and extend it towards others. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:00:24 +0000 2009-03-15T03:00:24+00:00 09:25 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/overview_of_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/overview_of_lent#3709 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:52:15 +0000 2005-02-21T08:52:15+00:00 52:41 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_prayer_of_st_ephraim_5 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_prayer_of_st_ephraim_5#36 We finish this Lenten series discussing the virtues of patience, love and not judging our brother. Again, the Orthodox axiom of working out the virtues in the body is true, and we learn that patience is not merely a passive state, but also requires spiritual/bodily effort to restrain evil thoughts/actions, choosing to perform God's will instead. Love for God, neighbor, enemies and the whole of creation is our aim, cultivated with our growing awareness of God's pure and captivating eros coming down from heaven. Engulfed in this love we lose interest in the world and adopt the humble mind of Christ, whose words on the Cross, "forgive them for they know not what they do," are to become our own towards all men. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 14 Apr 2006 05:13:00 +0000 2006-04-14T05:13:00+00:00 60:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_prayer_of_st_ephraim_4 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_prayer_of_st_ephraim_4#37 Following Chastity in the the list of virtues in St. Ephraim's prayer comes Humility. Reading from the Fathers, we find that humility is not merely a state of mind, but a mystery that comes about as the result of labors of the soul and body, mirroring the Incarnation itself - and so it is by nature incomprehensible. We look at humility and its opposite - pride and "prelest" to try to gain even just a little more understanding of this virtue and why it is central to our life in Christ. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 07 Apr 2006 15:27:00 +0000 2006-04-07T15:27:00+00:00 60:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_prayer_of_st_ephraim_3 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_prayer_of_st_ephraim_3#38 St. Ephraim begins the second half of his great prayer "Give rather a spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to Thy servant." Asking God to take our sinful passions away is followed by a petition to give us virtue - chastity being first in the order. In the Fathers, and especially St. John Climacus, we find that the virtues - which are in truth the energies of the Holy Spirit - act in our heart and are active through us through the deeds of the body surrendered to Christ. And chastity, rather than being limited to some quaint notion of sexual purity (true enough), is the virtue of wholeness in Christ which enables us to fight the passions fervently. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 29 Mar 2006 05:43:00 +0000 2006-03-29T05:43:00+00:00 59:56 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_prayer_of_st_ephraim_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_prayer_of_st_ephraim_2#39 We continue our discussion of the famous Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian and his plea for God to remove from him the "lust for power" and "idle talk". As is made clear from the sayings of the Fathers cited here, these sins are so well-rooted in our normal, everyday lives that raising our self-awareness regarding how and how often we commit them is a significant Lenten undertaking. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 24 Mar 2006 02:15:00 +0000 2006-03-24T02:15:00+00:00 59:24 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_prayer_of_st_ephraim_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_prayer_of_st_ephraim_1#40 We continue our discussion of Great Lent by reviewing, with many quotes from the Church Fathers, the famous Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian that is used during all the weekday services. Writing in the 4th Century, St. Ephraim's hymnography captures the Spirit of the Lenten Season and has been a vital standard for the Orthodox Church ever since. In its simplicity and penetrating quality we learn that we are at once helpless and in need of God's grace to overcome our sinful nature, and yet must also pursue repentance and the virtues in faith continually - to be both emptied and filled. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 18 Mar 2006 03:01:00 +0000 2006-03-18T03:01:00+00:00 60:27 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_purpose_of_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_purpose_of_lent#41 O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, faintheartedness, lust for power and idle talk. -Lenten Prayer, St. Ephraim the Syrian The Lenten Season, or the Great Fast as the Church calls it, comes each year as part of the Paschal celebration. It is a forty day fast, a time of preparation during which we come face to face with ourselves in the light of extraordinary prayers and insights into our spiritual condition, given as only the Orthodox Tradition is able. Here we discuss Lent, the school of repentance and what God intends for us by it. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 09 Mar 2006 07:48:00 +0000 2006-03-09T07:48:00+00:00 60:39 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/features/the_love_of_god_and_the_passion_of_christ http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/features/the_love_of_god_and_the_passion_of_christ#4328 On March 26, 2009, the Fellowship of St. James, publisher of Touchstone and Salvo magazines, hosted a Lenten talk by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon, the pastor of All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago, Illinois, and the author of Christ in the Psalms and Christ in His Saints, both published by Conciliar Press. The title of the talk was "The Love of God and the Passion of Christ," and it was preceded by an invocation by Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth, pastor of Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church in Warrenville, Illinois. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:39:51 +0000 2009-03-31T01:39:51+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/frederica/the_canon_of_st._andrew http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/frederica/the_canon_of_st._andrew#4294 Frederica elaborates on the Canon of St. Andrew, a very repentant and soulful prayer that is also incredibly rich and complex. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:50:31 +0000 2009-03-26T20:50:31+00:00 14:33 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/the_lenten_journey_to_love http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/the_lenten_journey_to_love#4262 Matthew explains how Great Lent brings us together in Christian oneness. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:08:39 +0000 2009-03-23T02:08:39+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/listen_to_the_icons http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/listen_to_the_icons#1639 The Saints of the Church, whose icons we venerate, lived the life of God, meeting Him face to face. They teach us how to have this life. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:42:38 +0000 2008-03-22T04:42:38+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/the_parable_of_the_last_judgment http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/the_parable_of_the_last_judgment#1564 Matthew encourages us to contemplate the sobering Parable of the Last Judgment, because what will happen to us at that moment is being decided right now. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:02:01 +0000 2008-03-08T06:02:01+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/knee_deep_in_the_pigsty_the_prodigal_son http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/knee_deep_in_the_pigsty_the_prodigal_son#1603 Matthew offers his reflections on our proneness toward sin, and God's relentless pursuit of us. 12:53 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:02:00 +0000 2008-03-15T06:02:00+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/strength http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/strength#4345 Martha discusses the importance of fasting within the context of a community. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:25:26 +0000 2009-04-02T05:25:26+00:00 13:40 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/food_temptations http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/food_temptations#4208 Being grouchy and irritable from hunger is not the only food-related sin to avoid during Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:17:13 +0000 2009-03-18T22:17:13+00:00 09:25 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/mise_en_place http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/mise_en_place#4071 Can a culinary term apply to our kitchen as well as to our spiritual preparation for Lent? Today, Martha shares the answer. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:28:27 +0000 2009-03-03T00:28:27+00:00 06:03 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/shall_we_forgive_the_fathers_on_forgiveness_as_the_gateway_to_salvation http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/shall_we_forgive_the_fathers_on_forgiveness_as_the_gateway_to_salvation#3959 This week, in anticipation of Forgiveness Sunday, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores a series of patristic texts that deal with the imperative of forgiveness, and the need to forgive as the gateway into the life offered by Christ in the Church. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:00:35 +0000 2009-02-23T03:00:35+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/rising_in_repentance http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/rising_in_repentance#4048 This week, Fr Matthew explores two passages—one by St John of Karpathos, and the other by St Ambrose of Milan—on the nature of the continual falling down and rising up of repentance, examining the question: how is the Christian person to respond to continual failings in his attempts to live a holy life? Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:00:27 +0000 2009-03-02T03:00:27+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/st._anthony_the_great_humility_as_the_gateway_to_theology http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/st._anthony_the_great_humility_as_the_gateway_to_theology#4102 "To understand doctrine, one must live a holy life." In our broadcast this week, we look at two passages by St Anthony of Egypt on the relationship of Christian living, to the right understanding of Christian teaching. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:00:23 +0000 2009-03-09T04:00:23+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/st._gregory_palamas_on_icons_as_tools_for_the_heart http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/st._gregory_palamas_on_icons_as_tools_for_the_heart#4160 The New Testament Decalogue of St Gregory Palamas—who is commemorated during this third week in Great Lent—contains precious testimony to the use of icons in prayer, and the manner in which they bring the heart into a new relationship of love. In our broadcast this week, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores St Gregory’s words, and the pastoral dimension of the Church’s iconic tradition. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:00:33 +0000 2009-03-16T04:00:33+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/st._symeon_the_new_theologian_on_the_impossible_beauty_of_the_life_in_chris http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/st._symeon_the_new_theologian_on_the_impossible_beauty_of_the_life_in_chris#4225 In this fourth week of the Great Fast, when the Church commemorates the universal adoration of the precious Cross, our broadcast looks at an important passage by St Symeon the New Theologian, on being joined to the suffering Christ and so attaining the ‘impossible beauty’ of His glory. We ask with the saint: how shall we approach such glory? Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:40 +0000 2009-03-23T04:00:40+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/abba_dorotheos_on_the_sunday_of_palms http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/abba_dorotheos_on_the_sunday_of_palms#4434 In this broadcast—recorded "on the road"—we examine a brief word by Abba Dorotheos of Gaza on the spiritual symbolism of Christ's entry into Jerusalem. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:11:34 +0000 2009-04-13T00:11:34+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_triumph_of_orthodoxy http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_triumph_of_orthodoxy#1610 You won't find a more concise and helpful explanation of why Orthodox Christians keep and venerate icons. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:21:11 +0000 2008-03-17T18:21:11+00:00 29:21 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_prodigal_son_and_the_fathers_house http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_prodigal_son_and_the_fathers_house#1511 Fr. Thomas takes a second look at the story of The Prodigal Son, this time focusing on the meaning of The Father's House. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:52:28 +0000 2010-02-03T13:52:28+00:00 20:42 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_sunday_of_the_last_judgment http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_sunday_of_the_last_judgment#1517 Fr. Tom reflects upon Matthew 25:31-46, the Parable of the Last Judgment. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:02:14 +0000 2008-03-01T06:02:14+00:00 29:15 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/forgiveness_sunday_2_asking_for_forgiveness http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/forgiveness_sunday_2_asking_for_forgiveness#1580 Fr. Tom considers the act of asking for forgiveness, as well as who it is we hurt when we sin. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:24:01 +0000 2008-03-11T05:24:01+00:00 13:24 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/forgiveness_sunday_the_expulsion_of_adam_from_paradise http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/forgiveness_sunday_the_expulsion_of_adam_from_paradise#1567 Fr. Tom reflects upon the expulsion of Adam from Paradise, one of the two themes of Forgiveness Sunday. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:53:31 +0000 2008-03-08T01:53:31+00:00 16:20 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_prodigal_son_the_elder_brother_the_merciful_father1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_prodigal_son_the_elder_brother_the_merciful_father1#3918 In the first of two meditations on the story known as The Prodigal Son, Fr. Tom takes a look at the three characters in the drama. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:54:55 +0000 2009-02-14T01:54:55+00:00 17:15 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_publican_and_the_pharisee http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_publican_and_the_pharisee#1460 Fr. Tom teaches on the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee as we prepare for the Lenten season. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:24:26 +0000 2009-02-10T21:24:26+00:00 19:12 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/psalm_137 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/psalm_137#1542 Father Tom discusses Psalm 137, which is included in a special way during the Matins Service for the three Sundays leading up to Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:02:15 +0000 2008-03-04T06:02:15+00:00 22:29 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/lazarus_saturday http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/lazarus_saturday#1793 Fr. Thomas explores the ultimate Messianic sign from the Gospel of St. John. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:00:00 +0000 2008-04-18T15:00:00+00:00 19:06 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/st_gregory_palamas_2nd_sunday_of_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/st_gregory_palamas_2nd_sunday_of_lent#1630 On the 2nd Sunday of Great Lent we remember St. Gregory Palamas and Fr. Tom instructs us on why he is so important in our theology about knowing the unknowable God. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:21:28 +0000 2008-03-21T10:21:28+00:00 34:04 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/st_mary_of_egypt http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/st_mary_of_egypt#1758 Fr. Thomas contrasts the story of the fallen, then raised Mary of Alexandria with that of another Mary-- the Theotokos. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:01:55 +0000 2008-04-11T18:01:55+00:00 17:17 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_fourth_sunday_of_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_fourth_sunday_of_lent#1731 Fr. Thomas starts with a review of the Gospel reading of Mark for the Fourth Sunday of Lent and transitions to the 5th Sunday explaining how reigning with our Lord is dependent on suffering with Him. 23:01 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:57:00 +0000 2008-04-09T16:57:00+00:00 23:02 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/4th_sunday_of_lent_st_john_of_the_ladder http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/4th_sunday_of_lent_st_john_of_the_ladder#1724 It is at this point in our Lenten journey that the Church contemplates the instruction of St. John Climacus and his Ladder of Divine Ascent. Fr. Tom takes us step by step through this treasure and makes it practical for us non-monastics! Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:20:30 +0000 2008-04-04T16:20:30+00:00 33:36 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/lent_the_tithe_of_the_year http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/lent_the_tithe_of_the_year#1587 Great Lent is considered the tithe of the year, during which believers try to be what they ought always to be. Fr. Tom, in response to a request once made of him, shares with us a list of "things that a believer would do if he were really a believer." Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:57:09 +0000 2008-03-13T12:57:09+00:00 27:54 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/great_lent_week_five http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/great_lent_week_five#1744 Fr. Thomas gives an overview of the services for the 5th week of Great Lent and their final emphasis on penitance and repentance. 18:38 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:12:00 +0000 2008-04-10T22:12:00+00:00 18:39 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/great_lent_week_6 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/great_lent_week_6#1792 In this last week of Great Lent, Father Thomas connects the parable of the rich man and Lazarus with Christ's raising from the dead of the actual Lazarus. 24:47 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:27:00 +0000 2008-04-15T21:27:00+00:00 24:48 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_program_45 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_program_45#1444 45. Book 1: Extract from Rejoice jr. Orthodox Christian Children's Newsletter by Taisia Mills (Feb. 2008). For subscription information please contact Taisia Mills (704) 894 0363 (704) 894 0363 (704) 894 0363. Book 2: Saint Dionysios of Zakynthos by Dionysios and Egle-Ekaterine Potamitis (Potamitis Publishing, 2007). For ordering information, contact Ancient Faith Radio. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:02:58 +0000 2008-02-16T06:02:58+00:00 27:19 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_program_60 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_program_60#2035 60. Book 1: Paradise Lost From The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (12.13 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapter 6 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 13:00, duration 21.47 mins) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 31 May 2008 06:02:17 +0000 2008-05-31T06:02:17+00:00 35:20 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_program_81 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_program_81#2902 81. Book 1: : The First Disciples, from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (6.49 mins) Book 2: The Hermit, The Icon and The Emperor: The Holy Virgin Comes to Cyprus by Chrissi Hart (Conciliar Press Ministries, 2008) (18.26 mins) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:00:02 +0000 2008-10-24T18:00:02+00:00 26:51 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_-_program_103 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_-_program_103#4414 103. Jonah’s Journey to the Deep, from the Old Testament Stories for Children series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press Ministries, 2008) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:00:49 +0000 2009-04-10T18:00:49+00:00 05:03 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_-_program_100 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_-_program_100#4094 100. Book 1: The Crucifixion, from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (7.08 mins) Book 2: Royal Monastic, Princess Ileana of Romania: The Story of Mother Alexandra by Bev Cooke, Chapter 27 and CONCLUSION (Conciliar Press Ministries, 2008) (9.40 mins) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000 2009-03-06T18:00:00+00:00 18:25 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/the_publican_preparation_for_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/the_publican_preparation_for_lent#1470 Today's broadcast begins our preparation for Lent and deals with the fundamental vice we must overcome and corresponding virtue we must develop not only for our Lenten journey but to have God indwell in us and enter eternal life. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:02:01 +0000 2008-02-19T06:02:01+00:00 23:26 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiveness_is_healing_part_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiveness_is_healing_part_1#1581 Fr. George looks at the therapeutic value of forgiveness for those who forgive and those who are forgiven. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:15:02 +0000 2008-03-11T19:15:02+00:00 32:30 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/the_prodigal_son http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/the_prodigal_son#1495 Fr. George continues his series leading up to Lent with a meditation on The Prodigal Son. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:02:01 +0000 2008-02-26T06:02:01+00:00 17:24 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/our_choice_sheep_or_goats http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/our_choice_sheep_or_goats#1543 Fr. George discusses the Parable of The Last Judgment. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:04:00 +0000 2008-03-04T06:04:00+00:00 25:54 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_6 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_6#4389 Fr. George exhorts us to forgive others, so that our gift can be united to the Cross of Christ. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:00:15 +0000 2009-04-09T18:00:15+00:00 27:54 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_5 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_5#4405 Fr. George explains that it is the sicknesses and infirmities of the soul and spirit that are most damaging to us. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:40:24 +0000 2009-04-02T23:40:24+00:00 27:39 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_4 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_4#4289 Fr. George extends the notion of forgiving to social, ethnic, national and political groups. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:00:48 +0000 2009-03-26T18:00:48+00:00 27:35 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_3 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_3#4207 Fr. George continues his series, this time examining cognitive distortions that lead to anger. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:00:44 +0000 2009-03-19T18:00:44+00:00 27:55 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_2#4152 Fr. George continues his series, this time looking at the barriers to forgiveness. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000 2009-03-12T18:00:00+00:00 27:41 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/forgiving_trespasses_-_part_1#4087 Fr. Morelli looks at forgiveness and even offers us an examination we can take to measure our willingness to forgive. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:00:03 +0000 2009-03-04T18:00:03+00:00 25:14 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/st_mary_of_egypt http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/st_mary_of_egypt#291 Molly reflects on her early misunderstandings of this revered Saint. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:15:38 +0000 2007-03-23T03:15:38+00:00 05:47 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/forgiveness1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/forgiveness1#1545 As Great Lent begins, we turn our attention to the relationships we have with our fellow Christians and ask for their forgiveness. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:22:34 +0000 2008-03-05T08:22:34+00:00 08:46 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/cultivation http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/cultivation#1585 We can all be too good at transforming our desires into necessities. But, what is the lesson to be learned during Great Lent? Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:40:20 +0000 2008-03-13T02:40:20+00:00 08:26 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/arise http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/arise#4130 "My soul, my soul, arise! Why are you sleeping? The end is drawing near, and you will be confounded. Awake, then, and, be watchful, that Christ our God may spare you, Who is everywhere present and fills all things." – Kontakion from the Canon of Saint Andrew. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:39:17 +0000 2009-03-09T06:39:17+00:00 14:40 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/promise http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/closetohome/promise#4464 As Holy Week begins, we are tempted to lament the failings of Lent. Molly is challenging herself and others to stand up again and anticipate Pascha with joy and the promise of new life! Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:20:38 +0000 2009-04-14T07:20:38+00:00 09:31 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/stevethebuilder/betrayal http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/stevethebuilder/betrayal#4498 In Holy Thursday's afternoon liturgy, we promise in the prayers before Communion, "Neither will I give Thee a kiss as did Judas". And that evening we hear the Gospel. The sum of our life says we've lied. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:25:09 +0000 2009-04-16T20:25:09+00:00 10:45 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/kwtailor/learning_to_ski_the_slopes_of_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/kwtailor/learning_to_ski_the_slopes_of_lent#4508 Khouria Krista compares the Lenten journey to learning to ski. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:16:59 +0000 2009-04-17T02:16:59+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/almost_pascha http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/almost_pascha#4501 Martha compares the scars on her hands that she acquired during culinary school to the spiritual scars that she has acquired during Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:29:59 +0000 2009-04-16T23:29:59+00:00 08:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/recall/wait...im_not_ready_for_pascha http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/recall/wait...im_not_ready_for_pascha#4518 In this episode, Jason looks at how you can celebrate Pascha (even if you haven't prepared yourself during Great Lent). You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with a quotation from St. John Chrysostom about celebrating Pascha, by visiting the re/CALL website. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:06:33 +0000 2009-04-17T22:06:33+00:00 06:14 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/cairns/in_progress_for_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/cairns/in_progress_for_lent#6706 As Scott is thinking about and preparing for Great Lent, he share some of his works in progress. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:16:48 +0000 2010-02-07T03:16:48+00:00 20:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/jottings/stylites_lent_and_forgiveness http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/jottings/stylites_lent_and_forgiveness#6743 Fr. Meletios gives a helpful description of the Stylite ascetic life as well as thoughts on Great Lent and forgiveness. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:35:51 +0000 2010-02-11T16:35:51+00:00 19:28 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/the_fast_is_always_greener_on_the_other_side_of_the_firmament http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/the_fast_is_always_greener_on_the_other_side_of_the_firmament#6793 First it was "live podding", then the dread, the guilt and the heavens were separated from the earth (which, naturally, led to a parody of the theme song from "Green Acres"). Clean Monday blows through quickly; pigs don't fly, but kites do (and don't miss Fr. Joseph's fun outtakes at the very end). Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:11:25 +0000 2010-02-17T03:11:25+00:00 17:40 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/sunday_of_zacchaeus_luke_191-10 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/sunday_of_zacchaeus_luke_191-10#6681 Sunday of Zacchaeus Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:39:05 +0000 2010-01-18T02:39:05+00:00 19:53 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/sunday_of_the_publican_and_the_pharisee_luke_1810-14 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/sunday_of_the_publican_and_the_pharisee_luke_1810-14#6682 Beginning of the Lenten Triodion Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:40:28 +0000 2010-01-25T02:40:28+00:00 18:41 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/sunday_of_the_prodigal_son_luke_1511-32 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/sunday_of_the_prodigal_son_luke_1511-32#6683 Sunday of the Prodigal Son Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:11:22 +0000 2010-02-03T16:11:22+00:00 23:44 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/a_homily_for_the_beginning_of_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/a_homily_for_the_beginning_of_lent#6771 As the Lenten season begins, Fr. Tom Hopko reads a brief sermon penned by Fr. John Parker of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Mt. Pleasant, SC. This sermon was written in the style and tradition of St. John Chrysostom's well known and loved Paschal Homily. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:16:23 +0000 2010-02-13T13:16:23+00:00 14:07 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/frederica/the_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/frederica/the_fast#6825 Frederica reflects on fasting and the rigor involved in all ascetic practices. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:21:49 +0000 2010-02-20T20:21:49+00:00 25:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/cairns/quiet_toil http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/cairns/quiet_toil#6857 Scott reads poems that resonate with the grind of our respective Lenten journeys. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:34:23 +0000 2010-02-24T19:34:23+00:00 13:44 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/kwtailor/put_down_and_look http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/kwtailor/put_down_and_look#6849 Kh. Krista encourages us to put down the service books and enter more fully into this year's Lenten services. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:52:10 +0000 2010-02-22T17:52:10+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/beginning_lent_romans_1311-144 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/beginning_lent_romans_1311-144#6845 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:43:21 +0000 2010-02-15T05:43:21+00:00 15:57 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/the_sheep_and_the_goats http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/the_sheep_and_the_goats#6897 Fr. Ted explains that there are two ways—one of light and one of death. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:39:20 +0000 2010-02-09T21:39:20+00:00 10:04 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/the_sunday_of_miracles http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/the_sunday_of_miracles#6898 Fr. Ted gives the Sunday of Forgiveness a new name: the Sunday of Miracles. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:41:49 +0000 2010-02-14T21:41:49+00:00 08:56 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/what_we_need http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/isermon/what_we_need#6899 Fr. Ted explains that what we really need for our lives is to have our sins forgiven. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:42:50 +0000 2010-03-01T21:42:50+00:00 08:46 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/shepherd_of_souls/the_prodigal_son http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/shepherd_of_souls/the_prodigal_son#6736 Fr. Peter plays a song by Mark Bishop Evans and then shares his recent homily on the Prodigal Son. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:04:13 +0000 2010-02-10T18:04:13+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/shepherd_of_souls/the_last_judgment http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/shepherd_of_souls/the_last_judgment#6896 Fr. Peter plays the song "Worship You Alone" by Mark Bishop Evans and then shares his homily from the Sunday of the Last Judgment. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:14:20 +0000 2010-03-01T20:14:20+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_-_part_eight http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_-_part_eight#7087 In the final episode in the study of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha, Dn. Michael discusses the Appendix where Fr. Alexander talks about the importance of frequent communion. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:33:31 +0000 2010-03-24T22:33:31+00:00 20:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_seven http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_seven#7004 Dn. Michael asks the question, "How can we apply Fr. Alexander's teachings on Great Lent to our lives?" Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:57:16 +0000 2010-03-15T16:57:16+00:00 40:23 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_six http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_six#6956 Dn. Michael reminds us that it is only by knowing the way that we make it to Pascha. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:45:26 +0000 2010-03-09T16:45:26+00:00 29:04 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_five http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_five#6909 Dn. Michael begins discussing the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:54:58 +0000 2010-03-02T18:54:58+00:00 33:37 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_four http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_four#6854 Dn. Michael considers four aspects of Lenten worship: atmosphere, prayer, Scripture, and hymns. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:53:12 +0000 2010-02-23T23:53:12+00:00 30:42 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_three http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_three#6792 Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the five Sundays that precede the start of Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:25:31 +0000 2010-02-16T19:25:31+00:00 37:11 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_two http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_two#6721 Dn. Michael discusses the five Sundays that precede the start of Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:45:23 +0000 2010-02-09T17:45:23+00:00 33:36 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_one http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/great_lent_part_one#6625 Dn. Michael begins a new series based on Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:31:46 +0000 2010-01-25T20:31:46+00:00 40:18 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/jottings/the_master_is_present_and_waiting_for_us http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/jottings/the_master_is_present_and_waiting_for_us#6931 In his 10th episode, Fr. Meletios talks about the Lenten schedule at the monastery recorded during the 3rd week of Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:11:58 +0000 2010-03-05T21:11:58+00:00 18:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/lenten_podcast_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/lenten_podcast_1#6919 Today, we present a conversation on almsgiving and forgiveness, the first of several shorter segments for the season of Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:29:08 +0000 2010-03-04T15:29:08+00:00 21:11 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/shepherd_of_souls/forgiveness_sunday1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/shepherd_of_souls/forgiveness_sunday1#6922 Fr. Peter plays the song "Proclaim His Love" by Mark Bishop Evans and then shares his homily on the theme of forgiveness. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:58:26 +0000 2010-03-04T19:58:26+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/sunday_of_the_cross http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/sunday_of_the_cross#1701 On the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent, we concentrate on the Cross of Christ and Fr. Tom helps us understand what it means to take up our cross. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:37:00 +0000 2008-03-29T16:37:00+00:00 37:17 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/read_the_bible_during_lent http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/read_the_bible_during_lent#1631 Looking for an inspiring book to read during Lent? Try the Bible! Fr. Tom specifically recommends certain books of the Bible during this season. 10:00 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:53:01 +0000 2008-03-24T10:53:01+00:00 09:58 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/the_bearers_of_the_paralytic_mark_21-12 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/the_bearers_of_the_paralytic_mark_21-12#6911 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:05:33 +0000 2010-02-28T19:05:33+00:00 15:43 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/freeman/publicans_and_harlots_and_the_last_banquet http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/freeman/publicans_and_harlots_and_the_last_banquet#6995 Fr. Stephen looks at the image of Christ with the unrighteous gathered around Him and recalls a famous passage in Dostoevsky. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:46:14 +0000 2010-03-13T22:46:14+00:00 05:59 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/a_lenten_reflection_on_the_holy_cross_-_part_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morelli/a_lenten_reflection_on_the_holy_cross_-_part_1#6969 Fr. George uses the healing Christ as our model for forgiveness. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:08 +0000 2010-03-10T13:00:08+00:00 28:13 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/one_eyed_one_horned_lenten_purple_people_eater http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodixie/one_eyed_one_horned_lenten_purple_people_eater#6987 What's the difference between Purple People and White People? Oh, and what's eating the Orthodox these days? (It's memory lane with bases loaded; for some, Lent can't end soon enough.) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:22:31 +0000 2010-03-13T16:22:31+00:00 17:43 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/bearing_a_cross http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/bearing_a_cross#6945 At the mid-point of Great Lent, the Church inspires our efforts with Christ's Holy Cross. Matthew uses this opportunity to reflect on our own crosses. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:43 +0000 2010-03-11T13:00:43+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/shepherd_of_souls/sunday_of_orthodoxy http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/shepherd_of_souls/sunday_of_orthodoxy#6960 Fr. Peter plays the song "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" by the group Shiloh and then shares his homily from the Sunday of Orthodoxy. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:21 +0000 2010-03-10T15:00:21+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_sunday_of_orthodoxy http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_sunday_of_orthodoxy#6815 As we celebrate the Triumph of Orthodoxy and the victory over iconoclasm, Fr. Tom gives a personal reflection on icons and their use and misuse. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:38:20 +0000 2010-02-19T23:38:20+00:00 23:36 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/2010_lenten_retreat_-_fr._joseph_huneycutt_-_part_3 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/2010_lenten_retreat_-_fr._joseph_huneycutt_-_part_3#7054 Part 3 of Paschal Fire From Spiritual Ashes with Q & A at the end. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:30:58 +0000 2010-03-22T17:30:58+00:00 55:07 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/2010_lenten_retreat_-_fr._joseph_huneycutt_-_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/2010_lenten_retreat_-_fr._joseph_huneycutt_-_part_2#7053 Part 2 of Paschal Fire From Spiritual Ashes. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:28:51 +0000 2010-03-22T17:28:51+00:00 42:05 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/2010_lenten_retreat_-_fr._joseph_huneycutt http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/2010_lenten_retreat_-_fr._joseph_huneycutt#7052 The 2010 Lenten Retreat at St. Vladimir's Seminary was held on March 20 and the speaker was Fr. Joseph Huneycutt, assistant priest at St. George Orthodox Church in Houston and host of the Orthodixie podcast and blog site. His three lectures were entitled, Paschal Fire From Spiritual Ashes. This is part 1. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:23:35 +0000 2010-03-22T17:23:35+00:00 43:58