The Hours: Sanctifying the Day [EP. 24]
Monday, October 5, 2026 51 mins
The ancient Hours turn the passing of the workday into a remembrance of salvation. Dcn Seraphim traces the biblical practice of prayer at fixed times and walks through the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth Hours: sunrise offered with the work of our hands, Pentecost at midmorning, the darkness of the Cross at noon, and Christ's death and the promise to the penitent thief in the afternoon. The Hours free us from the tyranny of the clock and fill the day with the presence of Christ. Dcn Seraphim closes with practical ways for laypeople to recover small moments of fixed prayer without attempting to imitate a monastic schedule. Handouts and resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rG775rFoxjmoBNht9d9yHijpw6Nnw6e8?usp=sharing Music Used: Cherubic Hymn, Romanian Chant, Tone 8 Choir of St. Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral, Santa Rosa, CA
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Deacon Seraphim Richard Rohlin presents in podcast form many of the catechetical lessons, materials, and videos that he uses as a catechist at the St. Seraphim Cathedral in Dallas, Texas. This series is an introduction to catechism for the use and benefit of Orthodox Christian parishes around the world, and for people who are interested in becoming Orthodox Christians, who want to learn more about the Faith, or go deeper into the same Faith that they have already received. It is not intended to substitute for or replace instruction in the Faith from your own spiritual Father.
English Talk
Class 150, Gospel of Luke, 10:30-33