3 Kingdoms 21:23-22:50; Psalm 104:28·45; Proverbs 22:27·31; Luke 23:26·56

3 Kingdoms 21:23-22:50; Psalm 104:28·45; Proverbs 22:27·31; Luke 23:26·56

Matthew 7:7-12

Matthew 7:7-12

"In the sixth century, two hundred years after St Nina had preached the Gospel in Georgia, the most holy Mother of God appeared to John, an ascetic of Antioch, and commanded him to choose twelve of his disciples and go to Georgia, to strengthen the Orthodox faith there. John did so. Reaching Georgia, these twelve missionaries were formally welcomed…

Acts 1:12-17, 21-26John 1:18-28

In today's episode, Fr. David reflects on Thomas' experience of the ten days following Jesus' arrest.

Matthew 7:1-6

Matthew 7:1-6

3 Kingdoms 19:9b-21:22; Psalm 104:16·27; Proverbs 22:21·26; Luke 23:1·25

3 Kingdoms 19:9b-21:22; Psalm 104:16·27; Proverbs 22:21·26; Luke 23:1·25

He was a soldier in the Roman army during the reign of Julian the Apostate. Like many soldiers, he was a secret Christian, serving under the Imperial commander Bacchus when his troops battled the Franks. A mighty Frankish soldier, like Goliath, challenged the Romans to send one of their company out to do single combat with him. The commander sent B…

3 Kingdoms 17:1-19:9a; Psalm 104:1·15; Proverbs 22:16·20; Luke 22:47·71

Matthew 6:25-34

"Saint Irene was the daughter of a princelet called Licinius; named Penelope by her parents, through a divine revelation she was brought to faith in Christ and at Baptism was renamed Irene. In her zeal for piety she broke in pieces all the idols of her father, who commanded that she be trampled underfoot by horses. But while she remained unharmed, …

Matthew 6:25-34

3 Kingdoms 17:1-19:9a; Psalm 104:1·15; Proverbs 22:16·20; Luke 22:47·71

She was born in Tarsus (home of the Apostle Paul). Though her parents were prominent pagans, she heard of Christ from Christians in that city, and her heart was filled with love for the Savior. The Emperor Diocletian visited Tarsus, and during his stay the Emperor's son and heir fell in love with Pelagia and wished to marry her. To her parents' com…

3 Kingdoms 14-16; Psalm 103:19·35; Proverbs 22:11·15; Luke 22:24·46

Matthew 6:22-24

Matthew 6:22-24

3 Kingdoms 14-16; Psalm 103:19·35; Proverbs 22:11·15; Luke 22:24·46

We finish this study of the Orthros Ascent Songs by reading Psalm 131-133 (LXX)/132-134 (MT) in the light of Holy Week, 2 Samuel (2 Kingdoms) 6-7, and several Church Fathers. Our final scene is that of harmony with Christian brothers and sisters from every tribe and nation, and peace with God, as we bless His name in the heavenly sanctuary.…

These holy martyrs were husband and wife. During the persecutions of Diocletian, the governor Arian demanded that Timothy hand over his sacred books (these were rare at that time, and as a Reader he was entrusted with their care). Timothy refused, saying that he would no more do so than a father would hand over his own children to death. He was bru…

3 Kingdoms 12:26-13:34; Psalm 103:1·18; Proverbs 22:6·10; Luke 22:1·23

Matthew 6:19-21

3 Kingdoms 12:26-13:34; Psalm 103:1·18; Proverbs 22:6·10; Luke 22:1·23

Matthew 6:19-21

Did you know that snail slime keeps a snail from being injured as it moves? Snails are also famous for being very slow. Is this a bad thing? Discover more about God through the snail, and learn to draw one alongside Matushka Elesa! All you need is paper and a pencil. Let's get started!

Exodus 19:10-19Job 38:1-23; 42:1-5

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get us ready for Pascha by asking: how exactly did Jesus trample down death by death? What does that mean?Originally released April 15, 2021

The Church thrived in the Greek East, but not so much in Rome. The old rites were now forbidden, but Rome's educated class of pagans made bold to promote the old Roman ways, and were led by men of real education. This threat in the end moved St. Augustine to pen his greatest work, The City of God.Orthodoxy and Education: https://tinyurl.com/Orthodo…

Matthew 6:16-18

3 Kingdoms 11:1-12:25; Psalm 102:13·22; Proverbs 22:1·5; Luke 21:20·38

Early in the second century a pagan named Catallus bought Hesperus, his wife Zoë, and their sons Cyriac and Theodulus as slaves. All of them were Christians, and would not eat anything that had been sacrificed to idols — they would throw all such food to the dogs and go hungry themselves. When Catallus learned of this, he was enraged and began to t…

Matthew 6:16-18

3 Kingdoms 11:1-12:25; Psalm 102:13·22; Proverbs 22:1·5; Luke 21:20·38

Fr. Seraphim explains how to defeat the evil thoughts and bad habits that hold us back spiritually.

Exodus 2:11-22Job 2:1-10

'Saint Tamara was the only child of King George III. Upon his death in 1184, she became Queen at the age of twenty-four. Despite her youth, she ruled the country with such wisdom and godliness — leading it to unprecedented military triumphs over the neighboring Moslem countries in defence of her kingdom, fostering arts and letters, and zealously st…

Matthew 6:5-15

A community member and Father Nicolaie each reflect on their experience with an aspect of the Gospel story of the young man who was possessed.

3 Kingdoms 8:53-10:33; Psalm 102:1·12; Proverbs 21:26·30; Luke 21:1·19

Matthew 6:5-15

Exodus 2:5-10Job 1:13-22

Faeries are cute, diminutive, winged sprites, right? Not so fast. Some call them nature spirits, while others consider the “Fair Folk” to be the fading memory of Celtic pre-Christian gods. At the turn of the 20th Century, a number of rural villagers reported that faeries are really fallen angels! Of curious interest: multiple tales reveal the fey i…

Paula Dranger, MSW, LCSW

00:00 - Being a Healing Presence Through Listening and Communication Joey Jalaf, DPT20:46 - An Orthodox Chaplain's Perspective on Physician Aid in Dying Sarah Byrne-Martelli, DMin BCC-PCHAC34:48 - The Psychodynamics of Gratitude: An Opportunity for TheologicalPsychological Convergence Fr. Isaac Skidmore, PhD, MDiv…

All is Well Because the Tomb is Empty Albert Rossi, PhD

00:00 - Monophonic Healing: Administration of Music Therapy in Orthodox Tradition Fr. John D. Schieffler, PhD11:21 - Pilgrimage: A Trinitarian Therapy Eirene Archolekas, MA (Slides attached)37:23 - "In a Fallen World" Stories of Unexpected Hope and Healing in a home for Chronic, Severe Mental Illness Stephanie Moore, Program Director, Enriched Livi…