world news Dead Christians By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-15T05:26:14+00:00 Fr. Ted reflects upon the recent bombing in a Coptic Orthodox Church in Cairo, Egyptd during the Divine Liturgy. Full Article
world news Of Water, the Spirit, and Idolatry By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-02-13T20:13:26+00:00 Fr. Ted calls us to the right usage of Holy Water rather than an idol that replaces a life lived in Christ. Full Article
world news Being Grateful By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-02-13T20:14:06+00:00 Fr. Ted calls us to a childlike gratefulness for the many gifts that we have been given by God. Full Article
world news I Want Your Soul By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-02-13T20:15:10+00:00 Fr. Ted challenges two lies that we are taught growing up about being a Christian, and offers us a different way of living our faith in Jesus. Full Article
world news Non Being: The Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-02T04:04:08+00:00 Fr. Ted asks, "What happens when are neither the Publican or the Pharisee?" The Triodion calls us back to the roots of our faith to engage fully in the life of Christ's Church. Full Article
world news Becoming the Father: The Sunday of the Prodigal Son By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-02T04:05:00+00:00 Fr. Ted calls us to become like the Father who was ready and willing to welcome those who return to the life of the Church, rather than the big brother who was judgmental towards his returning brother. Full Article
world news A Way Out (Sunday of Last Judgment) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-02T04:05:51+00:00 Fr. Ted challenges us to take seriously the coming Judgment by Christ which will reveal what we have chosen in this life. Full Article
world news The Arena Within - Sunday of Forgiveness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T19:25:46+00:00 Fr. Ted calls us to do battle with the Enemy in the arena within during Great Lent. Full Article
world news The Armor of the Cross - First Sunday of Lent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T19:26:48+00:00 Fr. Ted calls us to take up our Cross during Lent by intensifying our efforts to grow more deeply in the image of Christ. Full Article
world news The Wall of Faith - Second Sunday of Lent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T19:28:02+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks to us of the wall of faith that cannot be destroyed. Full Article
world news The Breastplate of Prayer - Third Sunday of Lent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T19:28:49+00:00 Fr. Ted reflects upon the power of prayer to protect our heart or nous at the center of our being from the passions and influences of the world. Full Article
world news The Helmet of Mercy - Fourth Sunday of Lent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T19:29:31+00:00 Fr. Ted continues his reflections upon a Lenten hymn and how it applies to the call to show mercy to others during our journey through Great Lent. Full Article
world news Giving in Truth: Charity in Great Lent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T19:30:17+00:00 Fr. Ted addresses the staff at the headquarters of World Vision Canada on the Orthodox view of charity as it relates to Great Lent. Full Article
world news The Sword of Fasting - Fifth Sunday of Lent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T19:31:04+00:00 Fr. Ted calls us to put to use one of the most powerful tools that we have in fighting the passions—fasting! Full Article
world news For They Were Afraid: Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearers By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T22:11:31+00:00 Fr. Ted calls us to daily live our faith in the resurrected Christ without fear! Full Article
world news Having No One: Sunday of the Paralytic By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T22:12:24+00:00 Fr. Ted encourages us to consider the story of the paralytic who had no one to help. How are we living our Orthodox faith in a way that personally serves those in need? Full Article
world news Councils and Truth By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T22:13:25+00:00 Fr. Ted explains the importance of the Ecumenical Councils and how they make a difference in our lives today. Full Article
world news Spirit of Understanding By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-06T21:31:08+00:00 Fr. Ted invites to cultivate the full life that is ours in Christ through Baptism and Chrismation - enlightened and guided by the Holy Spirit into all truth. Full Article
world news The Synodal System By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-06T21:32:22+00:00 Fr. Ted explains the way in which decisions, like recognizing saints, are made in the Orthodox Church through a synodal system. Full Article
world news Examples and Priorities By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-06T21:33:00+00:00 Fr. Ted reflects upon the call to "seek first the Kingdom of God," particularly as we raise our children. Full Article
world news God is a Parachute By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-08T02:25:10+00:00 Fr. Ted calls us to an active life of prayer rather than only reaching out to God when we need something from Him. Full Article
world news Faith of the Demons By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-08T02:29:07+00:00 Fr. Ted shares his thoughts on the importance of summer camp for children and young adults, as well as his reflections on the Gospel reading about the healing of the demon-possessed men from the land of the Gergesenes. Full Article
world news Living Examples By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-08T02:30:02+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks about the importance of our children receiving a positive "living" example of how to live their faith. Full Article
world news Calling All Martyrs By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-08T02:31:02+00:00 The calling of the Christian is to look to others before himself. Full Article
world news Orthodox Life 1: Birth By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-13T02:19:42+00:00 In this first episode of his new series, Fr. Ted looks at all of the prayers associated with the very beginning of life. Full Article
world news Orthodox Life 2: Baptism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-13T02:53:12+00:00 Fr. Ted explains what baptism is, its purpose, and what it means for us as Orthodox Christians. Full Article
world news Orthodox Life 3: Holy Communion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-13T03:56:09+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses what it means to partake of the body of Christ. Full Article
world news Orthodox Life 4: Confession By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-13T04:34:34+00:00 Fr. Ted addresses the sacrament of confession and its healing and communal properties. Full Article
world news Orthodox Life 5: Marriage By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-14T02:43:49+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that the purpose of marriage is union with God. Full Article
world news Orthodox Life 6: Death By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-14T03:21:27+00:00 Fr. Ted examines all of the actions that we do as a Church when someone leaves this world. Full Article
world news Orthodox Life 7: Life After Death By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-14T03:48:27+00:00 Fr. Ted concludes his series on Orthodox life. Full Article
world news Glory and Suffering By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-09-01T01:19:23+00:00 Fr. Ted describes the way that the glory of the Transfiguration of Christ is connected to his suffering on the cross. Reminding us that our growth in Christ-likeness is directly tied to our own ascetic practice. Full Article
world news Beginning at the End By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-09-01T01:20:12+00:00 Fr. Ted considers the icon of the Dormition of the Theotokos and how it teaches us about the cycle of the liturgical life of the Church and our lives as well. Full Article
world news St. Fanourios - The Spiritual Convenience Store By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-09-01T01:21:49+00:00 Fr. Ted shares the story of St. Fanourios and reflects upon the Gospel reading about Jesus' interaction with the Rich Young Ruler. Full Article
world news The House of God 1: Ecclesia By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-07T23:58:15+00:00 Fr. Ted begins a new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by explaining the meaning of the Greek word ecclesia. Full Article
world news The House of God 2: The Shape of Liturgy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-08T00:06:52+00:00 Fr. Ted continues his new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by reflecting on the Divine Liturgy. Full Article
world news The House of God 3: What We Offer By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-08T00:07:43+00:00 Fr. Ted reflects upon the offering that we make as we come into the House of God. Full Article
world news The House of God 4: What to Wear! What to Wear! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-15T21:26:02+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses the importance of what we wear when we go to the House of God. Full Article
world news The House of God 5: Prayer and Creed By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T02:51:41+00:00 Fr. Ted talks about the role of thanksgiving in the House of God. Full Article
world news Witnessing Christ in the World: Navigating Anti-Christian Rhetoric in North America By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T02:53:52+00:00 Fr. Ted gave a presentation at the Romanian Orthodox Youth Assoc. (ROYA) North American Conference held in Beaverton, Ontario, Canada from October 5-7, 2017. In his talk, Fr. Ted explores the current political landscape and how it affects Orthodox youth who attend secular schools where Christianity is subtly oppressed by often ultra-liberal agendas. Full Article
world news The House of God 6: Partaking of the Meal By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T02:54:27+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks about the importance in our participation in Holy Communion when coming to the House of God. Full Article
world news The House of God 7: Babysitting By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T02:55:47+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks to the need for children to be raised in the House of God, and addresses the challenges that parents of young children face when they come to Church. Full Article
world news Do Not Become the Enemy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T02:58:57+00:00 Fr. Ted explains the meaning and significance of the Greek Oxi Day. Full Article
world news The House of God 8: God in Our House By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T02:59:39+00:00 Fr. Ted calls us to bring our life of faith from the House of God into our homes and our personal lives. Full Article
world news The House of God 9: Good Teachers By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T03:00:43+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us of the important role of parents and godparents as the "Good Teachers" of the faith in the lives of our children. Full Article
world news The House of God 10: Tools for Life By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T03:05:17+00:00 Fr. Ted addresses the importance of the tools for life that we receive in the House of God. Full Article
world news The House of God 11: Unfaithfulness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T03:08:04+00:00 Fr. Ted addresses the uncomfortable topic of how we remove ourselves from the House of God. Full Article
world news Deacon Vestments By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T18:19:40+00:00 Fr. Ted differentiates the deacon's vestments from those of the reader and the priest, and then explains why vestments are worn. Full Article
world news The Panagia - Mere Humanity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-09-03T04:58:11+00:00 In this his 400th episode of iSermon, Fr. Ted is invited to give the sermon at the Great Vespers of the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Holy Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toronto, Canada. Full Article
world news Two Sinners; Same Sin By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-03-29T21:42:19+00:00 While the sins of Judas and Peter were the same, Judas chose to wallow in that sin and eventually kill himself. Full Article