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The Correct Cross

Fr. Ted reminds us that the sign of the cross is a prayer, yes, but it is also a statement of faith.




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Fishing

Guest homilist Fr. Theologos Drakos (Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton, Ontario) compares fishing to the spiritual life.




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Orthodox Anthropology

Fr. Ted answers a question regarding the Church's take on support groups such as AA. He also explains how the Church views each of us as a living icon or a treasure.




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Internal Spirituality

Fr. Ted reminds us that we must cultivate our internal spiritual lives with patience in order to grow as Christians.




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The Liturgy of St. James

Fr. Ted explains that the most important thing for liturgies is that they teach the true faith.




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Monasticism

Fr. Ted discusses the history and importance of monasticism.




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Obligations

On the Feast of St. John Chrysostom, Fr. Ted encourages us to choose obligation over will.




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The Most Precious Commodity

A homily given by His Eminence Metropolitan Sotirios of Canada.




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Condos in Florida

"Where are our riches?" asks Fr. Ted. "Are they here or in heaven?"




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The Mosaic

Fr. Ted reminds us that all of the things that make up the Christian life are essential to creating a full icon of Christ.




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A Seat at the Table

Fr. Ted reminds us that the Divine Liturgy is a meal—an entering into the eternal reality of the Mystical Supper of Jesus Christ.




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Who Is the God-Man?

Fr. Ted explains why the Incarnation is necessary for salvation.




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Time

Fr. Ted reminds us to live in the present.




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Ungratefulness

Fr. Ted warns us against forgetting that humility is an essential aspect of being a Christian.




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Stereotypes

Fr. Ted warns us against forming preconceived notions about people without getting to know them.




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The Trinity

Fr. Ted presents the first in a series of three homilies on the basics of the faith.




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Who Is Jesus?

Fr. Ted discusses the two natures of Christ.




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What is the Gospel?

Fr. Ted explains that "the gospel" is the message that God came into the world, died for us on the cross, and then rose from the dead.




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Who are We?

Fr. Ted explains that unlike the rest of creation, human beings are made in God's likeness, capable of free will. He urges us to utilize this gift as we begin our lenten journey.




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Affirming the Incarnation

Fr. Ted reminds us that icons affirm that God really did come in the flesh.




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Essence and Energies

Fr. Ted reminds us that while we may not know His essence, God is nevertheless with us in a very real and tangible sense.




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Taking Up Our Cross

Fr. Ted reminds us that struggle is an essential component of Christianity.




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Humility and Confession

Fr. Ted reflects on St. Mary of Egypt, reminding us that it is never too late to repent of our sins.




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The Great Miscommunication

Fr. Ted reminds us that we need to accept God and others and they truly are, not who we expect them to be.




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Hades, Where Is Thy Victory?

Fr. Ted reminds us that Hades is not a place, but rather a state of being away from God that we can experience even here on earth.




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The First Principle Is Faith

Fr. Ted argues along with the ancient Greeks that you can't philosophize back into infinity. There comes a point when you have to believe in something.




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I Have No One

Fr. Ted contends that the story of the Pool of Bethesda is really about the relationships we have—or don't have—with our fellow Orthodox Christians.




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In Spirit and Truth

Fr. Ted reminds us that while the worldly spirit changes with time, the truth of the Church endures forever.




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Idolatry

Fr. Ted asks us whether we truly know the God whom we worship.




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Who Are the Saints?

Fr. Ted argues that Saints are those who have their priorities properly organized.




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Being a Good Father

Fr. Theodore celebrates fathers and reminds them of their importance. He encourages fathers to take a leadership role in the spiritual lives of their children, as their example will be imitated.




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Staying in the Light

Fr. Ted explains that the Feast of the Transfiguration reminds us of who God is as the one who reveals all of our acts and deeds, whether they be good or evil.




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Learning to Forgive

Fr. Ted explains why we have such difficulty forgiving others.




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What is Good?

Fr. Theodore examines the first part of Sunday's Gospel. He explains that truth does not change according to culture or time period. Christian values, he explains, are absolute.




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Practical Orthodoxy, Part One: Open Communion?

Fr. Ted begins a new series on applying the Orthodox faith to the everyday situations in which we find ourselves.




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The Cross in Our Life

Fr. Ted explains the theology of the Cross and the place it should hold within our own hearts and within our spirituality as Orthodox Christians.




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Reading Our Bible . . . Backwards!

Fr. Ted encourages us to read the New Testament before the Old Testament.




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The Mosaic of Our Lives

Fr. Ted reminds us that only in Orthodox Christianity do we have the totality of Holy Tradition.




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Christ in Everything

Fr. Ted assures us that God's blessings at Church can affect all of the other different facets of our lives.




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Silence

Fr. Ted encourages us to recognize just how many things that come out of our mouths simply do not benefit anyone.




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Public Faith

Fr. Ted addresses a current event in Winnipeg that illustrates the importance of being like St. Demetrios.




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Practical Orthodoxy, Part Two: Passing on Traditions

Fr. Ted laments the fact that the traditions of the Church are not passed down to the next generation with enough frequency.




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Practical Orthodoxy, Part Three: Anamnisis

Fr. Ted addresses the concept of remembrance.




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Witnessing to the Youth

Fr. Ted reminds us that the best thing we can do to help the youth is to be an example.




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Starving Ourselves

Fr. Ted discusses the important of confession and the Eucharist. Without them, he argues, we are both dirty and starving.




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Running the Race

Fr. Ted asks, "Why are we subjected to sicknesses and other problems in life?"




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Many are Baptized, but Few are Orthodox

Fr. Ted explains that the only way to change society is to change our own minds and hearts.




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God Is with Us!

Fr. Ted explains what it means for us that God came into the world.




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Sanctification

Fr. Ted enumerates the teaching of the Church when it comes to the blessing of the waters on Theophany.




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There Is a God, and I Am Not Him

Fr. Ted reminds us that we have an obligation to serve the Creator.