Pharisees opposition and Jesus' decision to go to Jerusalem.

Matthew 3:13-17

Orthodox Christian, Autistic author, publisher, and faith educator, Summer Kinard, shares her family's intimate experiences as Autistics and offers practical theological insight and encouragement. How are Autistic people like flower bees? Listen and learn!

In this wide-ranging conversation, Sarah interviews Deacon (soon-to-be Priest) Giorgi Lomsadze, a third-year M.Div. student from the Republic of Georgia. Dn Giorgi shares his path beginning with studying medieval Georgian literature in his home country, to bringing his family to New York to undertake a Master of Arts to better understand liturgical…

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."

2 Kingdoms 3, 4; Psalm 88:39·53; Proverbs 19:7·12; Luke 13:22·35

Matthew 3:13-17

The prayer of the father of the demon-possessed boy, “I believe, help my unbelief,” (Mk 9.24) is an example for us of how we ought to prayer, says Fr Vincent Temirov. It is the humility and faith in our words, not the “multiplicity” or complexity of our words in prayer, that are most pleasing to God. St John of the Ladder, commemorated on this four…

St. Gregory Palamas believed in beholding through prayer the uncreated energies of God. A young volunteer reveals to the community that this is not one quick event that pierces the soul. It is rather an encounter for the whole day.

Join the Louhs, Jonathan Jackson, & Richard Ramsey for an exciting show on their new movie titled Unsung Hero, in theaters on April 26th.

Author of the soon-to-be-released book, You are Mine, Sister Anastasia chronicles her spiritual journey deep into the darkness of witchcraft and satanic worship. Finding transformation in the love of Christ, her redemption story is timely in this age of hopelessness.https://www.stmacariusoca.org/https://www.stmacariusoca.org/…

2 Kingdoms 3, 4; Psalm 88:39·53; Proverbs 19:7·12; Luke 13:22·35

The Holy Symeon was bishop of the royal cities of Seleucia and Ctesiphon in Persia, during a great persecution under King Sapor II. The king had been incited by (Zoroastrian) Magi jealous of the growth of the Faith in their territory, and by some Jews living in Persia. The king was already displeased with the holy bishop: his eunuch, Ustazan, a sec…

Genesis 15:1-15Proverbs 15:7-19

Mindi is joined by her husband, Calvin Schneider, to discuss how his unique educational experience impacted his relationship to reading, as well as how books reveal the Incarnation.Books mentioned:Dandelion Wine by Ray BradburySomething Wicked This Way Comes by Ray BradburyThe Unsettling of America by Wendell BerryThe Miraculous Pigness of Pigs by …

2 Kingdoms 1, 2; Psalm 88:20·38; Proverbs 19:1·6; Luke 13:1·21

These three sisters lived in Aquilea. When the Emperor Diocletian was visiting there, he learned that they were Christians and had them brought to him. When they would not deny Christ, they were cast into prison, then handed over to a general named Dulcitius for torture. Dulcitius conceived a passion for the sisters, and entered the prison planning…

Matthew 3:1-12

2 Kingdoms 1, 2; Psalm 88:20·38; Proverbs 19:1·6; Luke 13:1·21

Did the early Church understand the words of Christ to Peter as giving unique powers or special privileges to Peter? How, when and why did the Roman Church develop its theology of papal supremacy? What did the early Fathers say about the keys to the kingdom of heaven?

Matthew 3:1-12

We do not have to look very closely at dominant trends in our culture today for signs that many people are offering their lives for the service of false gods, regardless of how they identify themselves religiously. The evidence of their idolatry is not primarily in where they congregate to worship, but in how they seek first the things of this worl…

Genesis 13:12-18Proverbs 14:27-15:4

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the beginning of Genesis Chapter 28

In today’s episode of Telling the Story, Fr. David imagines what St. Mary of Egypt’s angel might have to tell us about Mary’s life.

1 Kingdoms 29-31; Psalm 88:1·19; Proverbs 18:18·23; Luke 12:35·59

Matthew 2:19-24

As an Orthodox Christian, is it permitted to participate on non-orthodox weddings? There seems to be a disconnect between commitment and marriage. Why? What is the Orthodox Church view on salvation. What is free will both here on this earth and the age to come.

Fr. John Kowalczyk serves as chaplain at S.C.I. Waymart’s Forensic Treatment Center. He is an executive member of the board of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), and advocates for prison inmates in need of Christ and pastoral care.

Live stream services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago

Matthew 2:19-24

1 Kingdoms 29-31; Psalm 88:1·19; Proverbs 18:18·23; Luke 12:35·59

In the kingdom of Wallachia (in modern-day Romania) the Goths undertook a brutal persecution of Christians. A Gothic prince came to the village of Buzau and asked the villagers if any Christians lived there. They swore to him that there were none. At this, Sabbas came before the Prince and said 'Let no one swear an oath on my behalf. I am a Christi…

Matthew 2:16-18

1 Kingdoms 26-28; Psalm 87; Proverbs 18:12·17; Luke 12:1·34

Matthew 2:16-18

1 Kingdoms 26-28; Psalm 87; Proverbs 18:12·17; Luke 12:1·34

He was a comic actor whose specialty was an act which mocked the Christian martyrs. But during an especially fierce persecution under the Emperor Maximian, his heart was changed in an unknown way, and during one of his performances he called out to the crowd that he was a Christian and that they must not laugh. For this, Ardalion was arrested and t…

Matthew 2:13-15

1 Kingdoms 24, 25; Psalm 86; Proverbs 18:6·11; Luke 11:29·54

At the time of Diocletian's persecutions, he was a very old man, having served as a reader for sixteen years, then a deacon for twenty-eight years, and finally as a priest for thirty years, for a total of seventy-four years. The pagan judge put him in the Temple of Aesculapius, where large snakes were kept and worshiped as gods. Though the judge me…

Genesis 12:1-7Proverbs 14:15-26

1 Kingdoms 21:2-23:27; Psalm 85; Proverbs 18:1·5; Luke 11:1·28

Matthew 2:1-12

This is not the famed Isaac of Syria (commemorated Jan 28) who wrote the Ascetical Homilies, but a monk who settled in Spoleto and was famed for his holy, solitary life, his miracles, and his discernment. The people of Spoleto sought to honor him with money and other gifts, but he refused everything and withdrew to a cell in the forest. Soon a larg…

Genesis 10:32-11:9Proverbs 13:19-14:6

They were jailers in the Roman prison that held Sts Peter and Paul, and came to faith in Christ through the witness of the two holy Apostles. After receiving baptism, Processus and Martinian released the saints from prison. As the Apostles were leaving Rome, the Lord appeared to Peter on the Appian way. When Peter asked him where he was going, he r…

2 Kingdoms 14, 15; Psalm 92; Proverbs 20:1·5; Luke 15:11·32

Genesis 9:18-10:1Proverbs 12:23-13:9

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…