world news Three Steps By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T01:54:33+00:00 Fr. Ted urges us to push our Christian faith a step further. Full Article
world news Doing Miracles By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T01:55:27+00:00 Fr. Ted provides an interesting definition of the word "miracle," explaining that instead of abnormal, a miracle is actually true to our original nature. Full Article
world news Squinting into the Light By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T01:56:35+00:00 Fr. Ted offers a beautiful homily for the Feast of Transfiguration. He urges us to live life within the Church, so that when we come into contact with the light of Truth, we do not squint and turn away. Full Article
world news Forgiving the Debt By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T01:57:25+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks on the importance of forgiveness and reminds us of the huge debt we've been forgiven. Full Article
world news Dormition By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T01:58:18+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks on the feast of the Dormition, encouraging us to look at Mary's obedient spirit as an example of the Christian life. Full Article
world news Changing With the Wind By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T01:59:26+00:00 Fr. Ted encourages us to keep our moral compasses set firmly on Christ. Full Article
world news Holy Not Happy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:00:37+00:00 Fr Ted explains that God is interested in our pursuit of holiness rather than our pursuit of happiness. Full Article
world news God Does Not Exist By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:01:39+00:00 Fr. Ted points us to God's greatness, explaining that while humans "exist," God just "is." Full Article
world news As We Love, We Are Judged By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:02:44+00:00 This week, Fr. Ted addresses the question of how a loving God could also judge us. Full Article
world news Christ in the Village By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:03:32+00:00 Fr. Ted asks us to reflect upon whether Christ is truly the center of our lives. Full Article
world news Our First Catechists By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:04:37+00:00 As the new Sunday school year begins, Fr. Ted reminds parents that we are our children's primary teachers. Full Article
world news Icons: A Spiritual Reality By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:36:35+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses the spiritual importance of icons, citing the Seventh Ecumenical Council. Full Article
world news Don't Go Blaming Demons By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:41:04+00:00 Fr. Ted cautions us against letting evil take hold in our hearts. Full Article
world news Engaging the Icons By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:41:39+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses the necessity of icons in worship. Full Article
world news Christians in Practice By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:42:33+00:00 Fr. Ted encourages us to use this fast not only as a time to tame our passions, but as a time to show compassion to others, Full Article
world news Priorities By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:43:27+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us to use this Nativity Fast as a time to redefine our priorities. Full Article
world news The Root of All Evil By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:44:18+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that the "root of all evil," is anything we put in place of God. Full Article
world news First Fruits By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:45:44+00:00 Fr. Ted challenges us to give away the best of our possessions, rather than just what we can not use for ourselves. Full Article
world news Ethnophyletism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:48:27+00:00 Fr. Ted urges us to embrace all of our Orthodox brothers and sisters, despite ethnic origins. Full Article
world news Noble Joseph By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:49:47+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses Joseph, exploring his patience, kindness and faithfulness. Full Article
world news Nativity Symbols By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:51:58+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that the Nativity is not only the fulfillment of the Old Testament, but the beginning of the New. Full Article
world news This is My Beloved Son By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:52:43+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks about the feast of Theophany. He explains that in both Nativity and Theophany, God reveals Himself to man. Full Article
world news Ungratefulness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:53:16+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us to be grateful to God our Creator, the giver of all good things. Full Article
world news Testing the Spirits By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:53:49+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks of the danger in placing too much emphasis on miracles. Full Article
world news Personality Cults By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:54:51+00:00 Fr. Ted talks shares his thoughts on the Feast of the Three Hierarchs. Full Article
world news Living as a Temple By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:55:30+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us that we are temples of the Holy Spirit and to live as such. Full Article
world news The Triodion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:56:32+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses the period in the Church's calendar year called the Triodion. In her wisdom, Fr. Ted explains, the Church strategically places these lessons for us immediately preceding Lent. Full Article
world news Theologoumena By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:58:17+00:00 Fr. Ted responds to questions he has received regarding the moments immediately following death. He explains that all answers fall into the category of opinion. Our focus instead should be on living our Christian lives here on earth. Full Article
world news Make a Decision By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:59:33+00:00 Fr. Ted boldly states that if we believe God is real, we should act accordingly. Full Article
world news Sorry is Not Enough By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:00:46+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks on the importance of the Forgiveness Vespers service and reminds us that true forgiveness is more than a "social nicety." Full Article
world news Thoughts on the Second Week of Lent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:10:24+00:00 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. Full Article
world news Prayer and Fasting By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:11:06+00:00 Fr. Ted urges encourages us to stay the course, as the feast of Pascha draws near. Full Article
world news Would We Ever? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:11:49+00:00 Fr. Ted urges those who have been born into the Orthodox faith to ask themselves hard questions about what they would sacrifice for Orthodoxy had they not been born into it. He reminds them to demonstrate Christian love and acceptance to catechumens. Full Article
world news Identity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:12:45+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks to us about the true identity of Christ in this Palm Sunday homily. Full Article
world news Holy Monday - A Foreshadowing By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:13:41+00:00 Fr. Ted explores Holy Monday's Gospel, explaining how it foreshadows Christ's passion. Full Article
world news Holy Thursday - Ego vs. Humility By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:14:55+00:00 Fr. Ted urges us to focus on what we can give to others and to the Church, rather than what we can get. Full Article
world news All Are Called By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:16:00+00:00 Fr. Ted applauds his parishioners for making Orthodoxy a part of their lives. Full Article
world news Doubting Each Other By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:17:21+00:00 Fr. Ted explains how our faith in Christ correlates with our willingness to believe in and trust our brother. Full Article
world news An Authentic Witness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:18:38+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses the various accounts of the Resurrection and explains how the differences actually support the Truth. Full Article
world news A Church of Councils By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:19:30+00:00 Fr. Ted addresses the importance of the Church's Ecumenical Councils. Full Article
world news The True Spirit of God By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:20:36+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that the Spirit of Truth always brings understanding, and most importantly, offers a message of love. Full Article
world news Attaining the Likeness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:21:34+00:00 On the Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Ted distinguishes between the image of God, which is a gift given to all of humanity, and the likeness of God, which must be attained through much effort and prayer. Full Article
world news The Ark of Truth By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:22:17+00:00 Fr. Ted explains why the Orthodox Church has never modernized—and never will! Full Article
world news We See As We Are By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:25:35+00:00 This week's homily was delivered by guest priest Fr. Nicholas Tambakis from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Full Article
world news Fulfilling the Law By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:27:40+00:00 This week's sermon was delivered by guest homilist Metropolitan Sotirios of Canada. Full Article
world news Coming Out of the Darkness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:28:54+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that the purpose of our existence is to transfigure ourselves into being more like Christ. Full Article
world news Panagia—The Great Example By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:30:17+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that it is the human tendency toward unbelief that causes us to change the teachings of the Church. Full Article
world news Spiritual Delusions By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T01:29:05+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that it is possible to be a good person and a bad Christian simultaneously. Full Article
world news The Rhythm of Prayer By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T01:29:52+00:00 Fr. Ted tells us that we need to use the rhythm of prayer to remove those things from our lives that get in the way of our relationship with Christ. Full Article
world news The Bronze Serpent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T01:32:36+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us that just as the Israelites of the Old Testament looked to the bronze serpent for healing, we must look to Christ on the Cross for the ultimate healing. Full Article