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

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

Citing the story of St. Mary of Egypt, Fr. Ted contends that not only is it possible to change and repent, but it is also never too late to do so.

Fr. Ted reminds us that it is impossible for us to be Christians without the Holy Spirit.

Metropolitan Sotirios of Canada gives the homily at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Winnipeg.

Fr. Ted explains what the story of Jonah has to do with the Resurrection of Christ.

Fr. Ted explains how the gospel of love is lived out in our lives today and how it was lived out in the past.

Fr. Ted reminds us that confession is a reconciliation.

Fr. Ted compares ascending St. John's ladder to traveling from earth up into space.

Fr. Ted explores the hierarchy of deacon, priest, and bishop.

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church has a new deacon. Listen here to the ordination speech by the newly ordained Dn. John Karvelas.

Fr. Ted discusses the importance of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council and St. Justin, the Philosopher and Martyr.

If the window of our soul is clean, then light comes in and illumines all things.

There are two types of oppression: that which is open and blatant, and that which is subtle and difficult to combat.

In the act of giving we free ourselves from our material possessions.

The whole reason Christ comes into the world is to die.

Fr. Ted introduces St. Gregory of Nyssa and his theology.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the real meaning of love as demonstrated in the life of Jesus.

Fr. Ted calls us to keep the coming judgment before our eyes as we enter Great Lent.

Fr. Ted calls us to the right usage of Holy Water rather than an idol that replaces a life lived in Christ.

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.

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.

Fr. Ted challenges us to take seriously the coming Judgment by Christ which will reveal what we have chosen in this life.

Fr. Ted calls us to do battle with the Enemy in the arena within during Great Lent.

Fr. Ted calls us to take up our Cross during Lent by intensifying our efforts to grow more deeply in the image of Christ.

Fr. Ted speaks to us of the wall of faith that cannot be destroyed.

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.

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.

Fr. Ted calls us to put to use one of the most powerful tools that we have in fighting the passions—fasting!

Fr. Ted calls us to daily live our faith in the resurrected Christ without fear!

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?

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.

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.

Fr. Ted begins a new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by explaining the meaning of the Greek word ecclesia.

Fr. Ted continues his new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by reflecting on the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the offering that we make as we come into the House of God.

Fr. Ted discusses the importance of what we wear when we go to the House of God.

Fr. Ted talks about the role of thanksgiving in the House of God.

Fr. Ted speaks about the importance in our participation in Holy Communion when coming to the House of God.

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.

Fr. Ted calls us to bring our life of faith from the House of God into our homes and our personal lives.

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.

Fr. Ted addresses the importance of the tools for life that we receive in the House of God.

Fr. Ted addresses the uncomfortable topic of how we remove ourselves from the House of God.

Fr. Ted concludes his series on the House of God by reminding us of our need to be thankful to God for all of the undeserved gifts that He has given to us.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the meaning of Theophany and the purpose of the Blessing of the Waters.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the two Great Blessing of the Waters during the Feast of Epiphany or Theophany.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the difference between the Samaritans and the Jews which inform Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman, St. Photini.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the Gospel reading on the demonized man of Gadarene, calling us to live our lives in the Church rather than in the World.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of almsgiving during the Nativity Fast.