Roads From Emmaus Exploring the Intersection Between Place, Communion, and Revelation

Start date: February 2010 1629 minutes, 51 seconds in 87 episodes

Produced in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, this podcast is dedicated to exploring the intersection between place, communion, and revelation, just as Christ’s communion with His disciples at the Biblical Emmaus revealed Him to them in the breaking of the bread. Episodes include meditations, sermons, classes, and lectures examining these and related themes.

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Date	Title & Description	Duration
Jun 17, 2013	Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council (Sermon June 16, 2013) On this Sunday the church remembers and celebrates the work of the 318 Bishops at the First Ecumenical Council. Click to play	12:10
Jun 10, 2013	The Blindness of a Saint (Sermon June 9, 2013) On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew tells us that we may be Spiritually Blind to the Light of the World. Click to play	11:11
Jun 03, 2013	Sermon June 2, 2013 (Sunday of the Samaritan Woman) On this Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Andrew tells us that worshiping in Spirit and Truth is the essence of Orthodox Liturgical life. Click to play	14:43
May 20, 2013	Sermon May 19, 2013 (Sunday of the Myrrh-bearers) On this Sunday of the Myrrh-bearers, Fr. Andrew discusses the similarities between being a Deacon and being a Waiter or Waitress. Click to play	09:57
May 14, 2013	Sermon May 12, 2013 (Thomas Sunday) On this Thomas Sunday, Fr. Andrew reminds us that we too have received a Vision of the Risen Christ. Click to play	10:39
Apr 30, 2013	Sermon Apr. 28, 2013 (Palm Sunday) On this Palm Sunday, Fr. Andrew tells us that we must truly put our hearts into honoring Christ. Click to play	10:47
Apr 22, 2013	Sermon Apr. 21, 2013 (The Springtime of Repentance: Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt) On this Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, Fr. Andrew discusses what it really means to Repent. Click to play	11:12
Apr 15, 2013	Sermon Apr. 14, 2013 (Sunday of St. John of the Ladder) On this Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, Fr. Andrew tells us that being an Orthodox Christian gives us 'something to do'. Click to play	10:22
Apr 08, 2013	Sermon Apr. 7, 2013 (Asceticism: How to Take Up the Cross) On this Sunday of the Cross, Fr. Andrew discusses what it really means to 'Take Up the Cross'. Click to play	11:26
Apr 01, 2013	Sermon Mar. 31, 2013 (Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas) On this Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas, Fr. Andrew discusses the on-going debate about how a Christian comes to Know God.	13:25
Mar 26, 2013	Sermon Mar. 24, 2013 (Sunday of Orthodoxy: Seeing God) On this Sunday of Orthodoxy, Fr. Andrew asks if we want to reconnect with God, do we want to see God.	14:20
Mar 18, 2013	Sermon Mar. 17, 2013 (Forgiveness Sunday / St. Patrick’s Day) On this Sunday of Forgiveness, Fr. Andrew discusses the Forgiving Spirit of St. Patrick.	10:38
Mar 11, 2013	Sermon Mar. 10, 2013 (Knowing God at the Last Judgment) On this Sunday of the Last Judgment, Fr. Andrew asks if we are engaged in the true Christian Life.	10:53
Mar 05, 2013	Sermon Mar. 3, 2013 (Sunday of the Prodigal Son) On this Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Fr. Andrew asks the question, What is Forgiveness?	11:50
Feb 25, 2013	Sermon Feb. 24, 2013 (Why Do We Come to Church? Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee) On this Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee, Fr. Andrew asks the simple, but complicated question, why are we here, why do we come to church?	10:33
Feb 19, 2013	Sermon Feb. 17, 2013 (Sunday of the Canaanite Woman) On this Sunday of the Canaanite Woman, Fr. Andrew speaks about the virtue of humility.	11:27
Feb 04, 2013	Sermon Feb. 3, 2013 (Sunday of Zacchaeus / Synaxis of Ss. Symeon & Anna) On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew speaks about Expectation, Action, and Fulfillment, which lead to Salvation.	12:20
Jan 28, 2013	Sermon Jan. 27, 2013 (Relics of St. John Chrysostom) On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew speaks about the idea of 'veiling' in the church.	11:15
Jan 21, 2013	Sermon Jan. 20, 2013 (The Ten Lepers) On this Sunday of the Ten Lepers, Fr. Andrew asks, what is our response to the Blessings of God.	11:19
Jan 14, 2013	Sermon Jan. 13, 2013 (Sunday after Theophany) On this Sunday after Theophany, Fr. Andrew discusses the gifts we have received from Jesus.	12:08
Jan 07, 2013	Sermon Jan. 6, 2013 (Theophany) On this Sunday of Theophany, Fr. Andrew reminds us that Theophany is the beginning of a great battle.	10:47
Jan 04, 2013	Sermon Dec. 30, 2012 (Sunday after Nativity) On this Sunday after the Nativity, Fr. Andrew tells us that there is always hope, none of us is a lost cause.	11:13
Dec 23, 2012	Sermon Dec. 23, 2012 (Sunday before the Nativity) On this Sunday before the Nativity, Fr. Andrew reminds us that we must put our Christmas into Christ.	13:31
Dec 18, 2012	Sermon Dec. 16, 2012 (Newtown Massacre) In the wake of the Newtown Massacre, Fr. Andrew reminds us that all death is evil.	15:20
Dec 10, 2012	Sermon Dec. 9, 2012 (Conception of St. Anna) On this Sunday the Conception of the Theotokos by Saint Anna is commemorated by the Orthodox Church. Fr. Andrew discusses the difference between the way Roman Catholics commemorate the conception, and the way Orthodox commemorate the conception of the Theotokos.	11:13
Dec 03, 2012	26th Sunday after Pentecost (Prophet Habakkuk) On this Sunday remembering the Prophet Habakkuk, Fr. Andrew reminds us that only God is God.	12:33
Nov 26, 2012	Sermon Nov. 25, 2012 (St. Catherine of Alexandria) On this feast day of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Fr. Andrew tells the true story of a love that is beyond our imagination.	09:46
Nov 19, 2012	Sermon Nov. 18, 2012 (A Spiritually Healthy Relationship with Money) On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew discusses the question, "Why do we talk about Money in Church?"	15:00
Nov 12, 2012	Sermon Nov. 11, 2012 (The Good Samaritan) On this Sunday of the Good Samaritan, Fr. Andrew discusses the question the lawyer asks Jesus, 'And Who is My Neighbor?'	09:56
Nov 05, 2012	Sermon Nov. 4, 2012 (The Rich Man and Lazarus) On this Sunday when we read about the rich man and Lazarus, Fr. Andrew tells us that the difference between Heaven and Hell may be the "good left undone".	10:24
Oct 15, 2012	Sermon Oct. 14, 2012 (Fathers of the 7th Council) On this Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew examines the parable of the sower and the seed.	13:10
Oct 01, 2012	Sermon Sept. 30, 2012 (17th Sunday after Pentecost) On this 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew speaks to us about what it means to be a Temple of the Holy God.	10:33
Sep 25, 2012	Sermon Sept. 23, 2012 (Conception of the Forerunner) On this Sunday of the Conception of the Forerunner, Fr. Andrew advises us that before we do anything, we should turn ourselves to God.	10:38
Sep 17, 2012	Sermon Sept. 16, 2012 (Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross) On this Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross, Fr. Andrew reminds us that we must all take up our own Cross.	10:41
Sep 04, 2012	Sermon Sept. 2, 2012 (St. Mamas) On this Sunday Fr. Andrew tells the story of a father, mother, baby, foster mother, and 15 year old, all Saints.	10:42
Aug 27, 2012	Sermon Aug. 26 (12th Sunday after Pentecost) On this the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew tells the stories of two rich young men, stories with two very different outcomes.	10:31
Aug 20, 2012	Sermon Aug. 19, 2012 (11th Sunday after Pentecost) On this the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew asks, how can we ask God for forgiveness and not receive it?	12:34
Aug 13, 2012	Sermon Aug. 12, 2012 (10th Sunday after Pentecost) On this the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Father Andrew tells us that St. Paul calls the Leaders of the Church, "Fools for Christ Sake".	10:36
Aug 07, 2012	Sermon Aug. 5, 2012 (Forefeast of the Transfiguration) On this Sunday of the Forefeast of the Transfiguration, Fr. Andrew asks if we have the will to become "All Flame".	11:35
Jul 30, 2012	Sermon July 29, 2012 (8th Sunday after Pentecost) On this 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew reminds us of the deep worth of the human person.	12:49
Jul 23, 2012	Sermon July 22, 2012 (St. Mary Magdalene) On this Sunday of St. Mary Magdalene, Fr. Andrew tells us that when we do our homework about the Orthodox faith, we find Grace.	09:45
Jul 02, 2012	Sermon July 1, 2012 (Fourth Sunday after Pentecost) On the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew explains what it means when Orthodox Christians say, "We are Being Saved".	11:24
Jun 25, 2012	Sermon June 24, 2012 (Nativity of the Forerunner) On the Nativity of the Forerunner, Father Andrew reminds us that we are all called to the vocation of the Royal Priesthood, and that vocation is fulfilled through worship.	11:37
Jun 18, 2012	Sermon June 17, 2012 (Second Sunday After Pentecost) On this Second Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. Andrew reminds us that is is not how good you are that matters, but how repentant you are.	11:30
Jun 11, 2012	Sermon June 10, 2012 (All Saints) On the Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Andrew reminds us that, as Christians, we must all strive to become Saints.	14:20
Jun 04, 2012	Sermon June 3, 2012 (Sunday of Pentecost) On this Sunday of Pentecost, Fr. Andrew tells us that when we have a crisis of creativity, we should seek out the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.	10:20
May 31, 2012	Sermon May 27, 2012 (Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council) On this Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew speaks of the guidance of the Holy Spirit.	10:58
May 21, 2012	Sermon May 20, 2012 (Sunday of the Blind Man) In this Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. Andrew tells us that in Paul's journeys he demonstrates True Spiritual Vision.	10:35
May 18, 2012	An Introduction to God: Encountering the Divine in Orthodox Christianity How can we know God? A question that has been pondered through the centuries. In this special episode, Fr. Andrew delivers a talk at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA.	50:37
May 15, 2012	Sermon May 13, 2012 (Sunday of the Samaritan Woman) On this Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Andrew tells us that it is not often we are privy to a conversion in progress.	10:53
May 07, 2012	Sermon May 6, 2012 (Sunday of the Paralytic) On this Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr. Andrew speaks about those who have no one to pray for them.	10:42
May 03, 2012	A Divine Ecology: An Orthodox Christian Vision for the Environment - Part 2 In part 2, Fr. Andrew talks about the spiritual answer to both the environment and the economy.	24:54
Apr 30, 2012	Sermon April 29, 2012 (Myrrh-bearers Sunday) On Myrrh-bearers Sunday, Fr. Andrew speaks about our motivation for Acts of Piety and whether they are done because of our love for our Lord Jesus Christ.	12:17
Apr 30, 2012	Sermon April 22, 2012 (Thomas Sunday) In his homily on "Thomas Sunday," Fr. Andrew speaks about the difference between the story of Christ and our own story in the world.	10:47
Apr 19, 2012	A Divine Ecology: An Orthodox Christian Vision for the Environment - Part 1 Just the word environmentalism tends to put people in a fighting mood. Fr. Andrew helps us sort through the issues of ecology from an Orthodox perspective. This is part 1 of a 2 part talk.	43:51
Apr 04, 2012	As Unknown, and Yet Well Known: Introducing the Orthodox Church in American Culture Fr. Andrew gave this talk at Cornell University on Feb 14, 2012.	41:19
Mar 21, 2012	Doctrine Matters - Part 2 Fr. Andrew continues his discussion about the importance of doctrine and challenges a popular saying attributed to St. Francis of Assisi.	26:47
Mar 07, 2012	Doctrine Matters - Part 1 Fr. Andrew points out there are 3 disciplines of Orthodoxy - Doctrine, Piety, and Morality. However he is concerned that the first - Doctrine - occupies a back seat in many Orthodox circles.	25:57
Feb 27, 2012	From General Hospital to the Hospital of Souls:  Interview with Jonathan Jackson Four-time Emmy award-winner Jonathan Jackson, star of General Hospital and Tuck Everlasting, talks with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick about his journey into Orthodox Christianity, his family, how he lives his faith as a Hollywood actor, music and writing, on this special episode of Roads From Emmaus.	55:11
Feb 22, 2012	The Transfiguration of Place: An Orthodox Christian Vision of Localism - Part 2 Fr. Andrew uses the term "Thinness of Place" to further explore the importance of localism and gives us 17 practical suggestions for moving closer to that ideal.	32:13
Feb 07, 2012	The Transfiguration of Place: An Orthodox Christian Vision of Localism - Part 1 Fr. Andrew says we have become a global society of consumers at the expense of localism which has real implications for our Christian faith.	26:39
Jan 26, 2012	A Peculiar People: Orthodox Christian Identity in a Hostile World - Part 2 In part 2, Fr. Andrew focuses on the importance of worship as Christians.	26:17
Jan 11, 2012	A Peculiar People: Orthodox Christian Identity in a Hostile World - Part 1 How should our lives differ from the world as Orthodox Christians? Fr. Andrew challenges us to embrace our faith amidst a growingly hostile environment.	35:29
Jan 03, 2012	Meeting the World - Part 2 This is part 2 in his series where Fr. Andrew explores the impact of taking the Gospel into our times and places.	17:26
Dec 14, 2011	Meeting the World - Part 1 In this new series from Fr. Andrew, he explores the impact of taking the Gospel into our times and our places.This first lecture challenges us to examine the real and tangible aspects of Christianity as opposed to viewing God as a "product."	23:30
May 10, 2011	Voice From Antioch:  The Eucharist -  Part 5b In this final episode in the Voice from Antioch series, Fr. Andrew concludes his talk on the views of St. Ignatius about the Eucharist and the physical nature of Christianity.	35:20
Mar 21, 2011	Voice From Antioch:  The Eucharist - Part 5a Over and over again in the writings of St. Ignatius, he emphasizes the importance of the physical aspect of Christ's first coming to earth. Fr. Andrew reviews these references and their implications.	23:43
Mar 02, 2011	Voice From Antioch:  The Bishop - Part 4b St. Ignatius emphasized the importance of obedience to the Bishop.	24:42
Feb 15, 2011	Voice From Antioch:  The Bishop - Part 4a What did St. Ignatius have to say about the role of the Bishop in the Church. Listen to the first half of Fr. Andrew's 4th talk in this series.	29:12
Feb 02, 2011	Voice from Antioch:  The Unity of the Church Fr. Andrew talks about the instruction of St. Ignatius on Church unity and Bishops.	37:45
Jan 18, 2011	Voice From Antioch:  Salvation in Christ - Part 2b This is the 2nd half of part 2 in Fr. Andrew's series on St. Ignatius.	24:00
Jan 05, 2011	Voice From Antioch:  Salvation in Christ - Part 2a Fr. Andrew continues his series on St. Ignatius with a study of his view what it means to be a Christian.	20:54
Dec 14, 2010	Voice From Antioch:  Martyrdom - Part 1b In the 2nd half of part one, Fr. Andrew talks more extensively about martyrdom and the statement by St. Ignatius "I am God's wheat and shall be ground by the teeth of wild animals."	27:32
Dec 01, 2010	Voice From Antioch:  Martyrdom - Part 1a In a new series beginning today, Fr. Andrew presents a study of major themes of the Orthodox Christian faith as found in the letters of the 2nd century martyr and 3rd bishop of Antioch, Ignatius the God-bearer.	25:59
Aug 25, 2010	Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - Christian Life in the World (Part 1b) This is the conclusion of Fr. Andrew's last talk in the 4 part series - Foundations of the Orthodox Faith.	27:24
Aug 11, 2010	Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - Christian Life in the World (Part 1a) Today Fr. Andrew begins part 4 of his 4 part talk on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. We bring you the first half of that talk in this episode.	27:46
Jul 28, 2010	Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - The Worship of God (Part 1b) Today we present the 2nd half of Fr. Andrew's lecture on the Worship of God.	31:53
Jul 14, 2010	Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - The Worship of God (Part 1a) In his continuing series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith, Fr. Andrew talks about the Worship of God. We've divided part one of this talk into 2 halves.	24:04
Jun 30, 2010	Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - Scripture and Tradition (2 b) In his continuing series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith, Fr. Andrew presents the 2nd half of his 2nd talk regarding Scripture and Tradition.	20:41
Jun 16, 2010	Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - Scripture and Tradition (2 a) Today Fr. Andrew begins part two of his Foundations series with a talk on Scripture and Tradition. This is part one of that talk.	27:25
Jun 02, 2010	Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - The Mystery of Christ (part 1b) Fr. Andrew continues part 1 in a series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. It is a 4 part series but we will divide into smaller pieces for the podcast. So here is Fr. Andrew concluding his first talk on the Mystery of Christ.	27:17
May 19, 2010	Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - The Mystery of Christ (part 1) Today Fr. Andrew begins a series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. It is a 4 part series but we will divide into smaller pieces for the podcast. So here is part 1 in the series with Fr. Andrew beginning his talk on the Mystery of Christ.	23:36
Apr 19, 2010	Evangelism and Orthodoxy - Part 2 Here is part 2 of Fr. Andrew's lecture. Be sure to download the pdf file that accompanies part 1.	45:40
Apr 05, 2010	Evangelism and Orthodoxy Part 1 of a lecture on evangelism given on March 7, 2010, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem, PA, at a gathering of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians of the Lehigh Valley. Fr. Andrew references a Gospel tract which can be downloaded by clicking on the Adobe logo to the right. View Attachment	37:11
Mar 22, 2010	This Holy Earth - Ecological Vision In The Cosmic Cathedral - Part 2 Fr. Andrew speaks at Bucknell University on Feb. 3, 2010. We have broken the talk into two parts and this is part 2.	22:04
Mar 08, 2010	This Holy Earth - Ecological Vision In The Cosmic Cathedral - Part 1 Fr. Andrew speaks at Bucknell University on Feb. 3, 2010. We have broken the talk into two parts with part 1 on today's episode and part 2 on March 22.	20:50
Feb 22, 2010	Home. Community and Church Fr. Andrew begins his new podcast with a reflection on his home, community, and church, and tells us about the focus of this new series	13:28