Dn. Michael asks the question, "How can we apply Fr. Alexander's teachings on Great Lent to our lives?"

In the final episode in the study of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha, Dn. Michael discusses the Appendix where Fr. Alexander talks about the importance of frequent communion.

Dn. Michael continues his series," In But Not Of," and discusses chapter one of On the Incarnation.

Dn. Michael discusses fear and its antidote: thanksgiving.

Dn. Michael begins a new series on the Conciliar Press book Spread the Word by Fr. Michael Keiser. Here he discusses the five critical components of Early Church evangelism.

Dn. Michael shares the four New Testament sources from which we can learn about evangelism.

Dn. Michael details the three ways in which the Early Church demonstrated its emphasis on evangelism: roving evangelists, the appointment of clergy for evangelistic efforts, and the expectation that ordinary lay people should be involved in evangelistic outreach.

Between now and Christmas, Dn. Michael Hyatt teaches a short series entitled Peace on Earth. In this episode he focuses in on unresolved conflict at home, work, and church and the tools given to us by God to avoid them.

In part 2 of his mini-series during this Nativity season, Dn. Michael Hyatt works through the Matthew 18 principle of reconciling with our brother and uses his own family to help illustrate the point.

Domingo 9 de Febrero Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre como cada uno de nosotros puede ser buen ejemplos para mejorar el mundo. El ejemplo como seguir a Cristo. Timoteo 3:10-15 Sunday 9 of February Fr. Nicholas preached concerning how every one of us can be good examples in order in make the world a better place. The example of how to follow Christ. Timothy 3:10-15

Padre Nicolás predicó que una fe con dudas es una fe que crece. Una fe fuerte va siempre a tener preguntas para conocer Dios mas y aumentar nuestra fuerza espiritual. (Hebreos 11:24-40) Fr. Nicholas preached that a faith with doubts is a faith that grows. A strong faith always has questions in order to know God more and increase our spiritual strength. (Hebrews 11:24-40)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre los premios que recibimos cuando leamos la Palabra de Dios. La Biblia es el libro que nos guia y nos fortaleza. (Hechos 6:1-7) Fr. Nicholas preached about the rewards that we receive when we read the Word of God. The Bible is the book that guides us and strengthens us. (Acts 6:1-7)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre que debemos ser salvadores. Debemos evitar los conflictos, y ayudar a las personas que necesitan ayuda. (Tito 3:8-15) Fr. Nicholas preaches about how we should be saviors. We should avoid the conflicts, and help the people who need help. (Titus 3:8-15)

Our minds get bombarded with unwelcome thoughts but what can we do with them? Molly shares what has been helpful to her.

Today's episode is taken from Molly's piece as a guest blog on The Orthodox Mama. With her eyes on the saints and years of raising her four children, Molly offers three big lessons she's learned about motherhood.

Whether it's a cello solo on the streets of Mumbai or a random act of kindness in your community, we all can be instruments of peace.

Many begin their day praying that it will be greeted in peace. Molly Sabourin gives us a glimpse into her morning routine and the difference it can make in her outlook.

I had to put one of my dogs to sleep. He was young, healthy but had been abused. He started biting visitors to our home. I was confronted with the question, "What does love demand?" When our pets die, or we have to kill them, what do we tell our kids? What do we do for closure? Do our pets go to heaven?

Sometimes we ask, "If I die young, how many great things might I have done?" Perhaps we should ask, "If I live long, will I die a human being?"

What REALLY happens when the wife is gone for ten days and the husband realizes he has 24 hours to prepare for her homecoming? Listen to Steve give away the "man secrets" and why cleaning house is a part of our salvation.

Steve discusses his death at birth, his life-long desire to be old, his "death wish," and what it means to "live is Christ and to die is gain."

Fr. Seraphim joins Fr. Evan to tackle questions and also talks about the founding of the first Orthodox monastery in the Celtic Isles of Scotland in a thousand years. Hear Fr. Seraphim on his own podcast, too: Through a Monk's Eyes.

Fr. Evan Armatas opens the new Church year by addressing questions from listeners. Topics included were the so called "rapture", repetition in the liturgy, loving our handicapped community, and more.

Dn. Mark presents the Orthodox Christian perspective on death.

Dn. Mark explains that everything the world teaches is the exact opposite of what the Church teaches, particularly when it come to death. Only Orthodox Christianity resolves the problem of death.

Dn. Mark discusses what happens physically when a loved one approaches a natural death.

Only those who suffer and speak the universal language of the heart can help others who suffer.

Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains how mission work begins by showing how God is already working in people's lives.

Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains why it's important to break bread together with the poor.

Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that the Lord can be found in the crumbs of daily life.

Dn. Theodore describes an encounter he recently had with a man who claims to have written a quantum formula that proves the existence of God.

Fr. Nicolaie shares about the interest in St. Anthony the Great expressed by a man at the mission.

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "The light is breaking through any human heart. Wherever the heart might be. It finds any crack to break through. There is so much light at the mission because the people who come here are so broken. So the light is visible in abundance. So is our dear community. Broken, so that the light of Pascha can be received through the cracks. Even if you want to hide it and contain it you cannot help but share it. So broken and imperfect we are."

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "What was it in their hearts that moved the Myrrh-bearing women to do something against common sense?"

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.

"Today, a tear coming from a heart that battles heavy addictions is as rare as the myrrh from a streaming icon. We are blessed to see and witness both at the mission." Fr. Nicolaie

Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Hear three short stories of people who are part of the community at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Fr. Nicolaie writes about language and communication--reflections on the Friday before Pentecost at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie, about communicating with a refugee, and Memory Eternal to Tom.

Reflections about hospitality, written by Fr. Nicolaie.

Stories from St. John the Compassionate Mission written by Brother Luke.

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.

One might say that the beauty of the poor is hard to spot. But one would be wrong... because in truth, beauty is the hospitality of holiness for the human being. And where do we find this hospitality more present than in the body of the poor? Take a look into Christine's joyful and deep blue eyes, to see for yourself.

Both Hector and Mohamed share their wisdom, encouraging each person to use their God-given creativity and humbly open their hearts, in order to build community and open the door to holiness.

In today's generation, we do better to remain poor and in need of healing, but together in Christ; than to be healed alone and segregated through disunity. The community is learning this while walking with people like Judy.

A question recently posed at the mission caused Fr. Nicolaie to recall an experience he had when he was a teacher in Romania; and to reflect on how we each have our very own occasional "Emmaus" roads.

Healing happens within the community in different ways, and at times it is given to us to witness little miracles. In the end it heals us all, in our heart. And this is the real miracle.

Fr. Nicolaie tells how the faith of people who saw (and see) evil in the face of war is a faith that can guide those of us who live in a society tempted by the illusion of death.