the Meeting the World - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-05T03:02:03+00:00 This is part 2 in his series where Fr. Andrew explores the impact of taking the Gospel into our times and places. Full Article
the The Transfiguration of Place: An Orthodox Christian Vision of Localism - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-05T03:08:26+00:00 Fr. Andrew says we have become a global society of consumers at the expense of localism which has real implications for our Christian faith. Full Article
the The Transfiguration of Place: An Orthodox Christian Vision of Localism - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-05T03:10:24+00:00 Fr. Andrew uses the term "Thinness of Place" to further explore the importance of localism and gives us 17 practical suggestions for moving closer to that ideal. Full Article
the From General Hospital to the Hospital of Souls: Interview with Jonathan Jackson By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-05T03:14:56+00:00 Four-time Emmy award-winner Jonathan Jackson, star of General Hospital and Tuck Everlasting, talks with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick about his journey into Orthodox Christianity, his family, how he lives his faith as a Hollywood actor, music and writing, on this special episode of Roads From Emmaus. Full Article
the As Unknown, and Yet Well Known: Introducing the Orthodox Church in American Culture By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-05T03:23:46+00:00 Fr. Andrew gave this talk at Cornell University on February 14, 2012. Full Article
the A Divine Ecology: An Orthodox Christian Vision for the Environment - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-05T03:29:11+00:00 Just the word environmentalism tends to put people in a fighting mood. Fr. Andrew helps us sort through the issues of ecology from an Orthodox perspective. This is part 1 of a two-part talk. Full Article
the A Divine Ecology: An Orthodox Christian Vision for the Environment - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-06T02:54:53+00:00 In part 2, Fr. Andrew talks about the spiritual answer to both the environment and the economy. Full Article
the Sermon May 6, 2012 (Sunday of the Paralytic) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-06T02:56:41+00:00 On this Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr. Andrew speaks about those who have no one to pray for them. Full Article
the Sermon May 13, 2012 (Sunday of the Samaritan Woman) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-06T02:58:04+00:00 On this Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Andrew tells us that it is not often we are privy to a conversion in progress. Full Article
the An Introduction to God: Encountering the Divine in Orthodox Christianity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-06T03:00:18+00:00 How can we know God? A question that has been pondered through the centuries. In this special episode, Fr. Andrew delivers a talk at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA. Full Article
the Sermon May 20, 2012 (Sunday of the Blind Man) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-06T03:02:31+00:00 In this Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. Andrew tells us that in Paul's journeys he demonstrates True Spiritual Vision. Full Article
the Sermon May 27, 2012 (Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-06T03:04:08+00:00 On this Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew speaks of the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Full Article
the Sermon June 24, 2012 (Nativity of the Forerunner) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-06T03:10:10+00:00 On the Nativity of the Forerunner, Father Andrew reminds us that we are all called to the vocation of the Royal Priesthood, and that vocation is fulfilled through worship. Full Article
the Sermon Aug. 5, 2012 (Forefeast of the Transfiguration) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-06T03:18:04+00:00 On this Sunday of the Forefeast of the Transfiguration, Fr. Andrew asks if we have the will to become "All Flame." Full Article
the Sermon Sept. 16, 2012 (Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-06T03:26:24+00:00 On this Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross, Fr. Andrew reminds us that we must all take up our own Cross. Full Article
the Sermon Sept. 23, 2012 (Conception of the Forerunner) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-06T03:28:42+00:00 On this Sunday of the Conception of the Forerunner, Fr. Andrew advises us that before we do anything, we should turn ourselves to God. Full Article
the Sermon Oct. 14, 2012 (Fathers of the 7th Council) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T02:42:17+00:00 On this Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew examines the parable of the sower and the seed. Full Article
the Sermon Nov. 4, 2012 (The Rich Man and Lazarus) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T02:44:15+00:00 On this Sunday when we read about the rich man and Lazarus, Fr. Andrew tells us that the difference between Heaven and Hell may be the "good left undone." Full Article
the Sermon Nov. 11, 2012 (The Good Samaritan) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T02:46:00+00:00 On this Sunday of the Good Samaritan, Fr. Andrew discusses the question the lawyer asks Jesus: 'And who is my neighbor?' Full Article
the Sermon Nov. 25, 2012 (St. Catherine of Alexandria) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T02:54:57+00:00 On this feast day of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Fr. Andrew tells the true story of a love that is beyond our imagination. Full Article
the Sermon Dec. 23, 2012 (Sunday before the Nativity) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T03:03:01+00:00 On this Sunday before the Nativity, Fr. Andrew reminds us that we must put our Christmas into Christ. Full Article
the Sermon Jan. 6, 2013 (Theophany) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T03:07:31+00:00 On this Sunday of Theophany, Fr. Andrew reminds us that Theophany is the beginning of a great battle. Full Article
the Sermon Jan. 13, 2013 (Sunday after Theophany) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T03:08:52+00:00 On this Sunday after Theophany, Fr. Andrew discusses the gifts we have received from Jesus. Full Article
the Sermon Jan. 20, 2013 (The Ten Lepers) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T03:09:41+00:00 On this Sunday of the Ten Lepers, Fr. Andrew asks, what is our response to the Blessings of God. Full Article
the Sermon Feb. 17, 2013 (Sunday of the Canaanite Woman) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T03:21:22+00:00 On this Sunday of the Canaanite Woman, Fr. Andrew speaks about the virtue of humility. Full Article
the Sermon Feb. 24, 2013 (Why Do We Come to Church? Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T03:23:58+00:00 On this Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee, Fr. Andrew asks the simple, but complicated question, why are we here, why do we come to church? Full Article
the Sermon Mar. 3, 2013 (Sunday of the Prodigal Son) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T03:25:20+00:00 On this Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Fr. Andrew asks the question: What is Forgiveness? Full Article
the Sermon Mar. 10, 2013 (Knowing God at the Last Judgment) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-07T03:26:24+00:00 On this Sunday of the Last Judgment, Fr. Andrew asks if we are engaged in the true Christian Life. Full Article
the Sermon Apr. 7, 2013 (Asceticism: How to Take Up the Cross) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T20:13:36+00:00 On this Sunday of the Cross, Fr. Andrew discusses what it really means to 'Take Up the Cross'. Full Article
the Sermon Apr. 14, 2013 (Sunday of St. John of the Ladder) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T20:18:30+00:00 On this Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, Fr. Andrew tells us that being an Orthodox Christian gives us 'something to do'. Full Article
the Sermon Apr. 21, 2013 (The Springtime of Repentance: Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T21:23:27+00:00 On this Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, Fr. Andrew discusses what it really means to Repent. Full Article
the Sermon May 19, 2013 (Sunday of the Myrrh-bearers) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:26:56+00:00 On this Sunday of the Myrrh-bearers, Fr. Andrew discusses the similarities between being a deacon and being a waiter or waitress. Full Article
the Sermon June 2, 2013 (Sunday of the Samaritan Woman) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:29:42+00:00 On this Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Andrew tells us that worshiping in Spirit and Truth is the essence of Orthodox Liturgical life. Full Article
the The Blindness of a Saint (Sermon June 9, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:32:15+00:00 On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew tells us that we may be spiritually blind to the Light of the World. Full Article
the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council (Sermon June 16, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:34:31+00:00 On this Sunday the Church remembers and celebrates the work of the 318 bishops at the First Ecumenical Council. Full Article
the Christ has not left us!: Pentecost and the Incarnation (Sermon June 23, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:35:43+00:00 On this Sunday of Pentecost we are reminded that with the coming of the Holy Spirit, we are assured that Christ has not left us. Full Article
the The Twelve Apostles (Sermon June 30, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:37:00+00:00 On this Sunday of the Twelve Apostles, Fr. Andrew shares some of the incredible stories and travels of the Twelve. Full Article
the You are the Light of the World (Sermon July 14, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:38:02+00:00 On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew discusses what it truly means when Jesus says to us: You are the Light of the World. Full Article
the The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus (Sermon Aug. 4, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:43:29+00:00 On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew tells the story of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and how they affirmed the glory of the truth of the resurrection. Full Article
the The Whole Tradition (Sermon Aug. 18, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:46:49+00:00 On this Sunday Fr. Andrew reminds us that we cannot pick and choose pieces of the Orthodox Tradition, we have to accept the whole Orthodox tradition. Full Article
the The Acceptable Year of the Lord: Time and Orthodox Christianity (Sermon Sept. 1, 2013). By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:51:53+00:00 On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew reminds us that in Orthodoxy there is a purpose for history, and with this New Year in the Orthodox Church, we can participate in the Acceptable Year of the Lord. Full Article
the The Nativity of the Theotokos (Sermon Sept. 8, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:53:53+00:00 Fr. Andrew exhorts us to hear Mary's call to draw near to her holy Son. Full Article
the Resetting Life Through the Cross (Sermon Sept. 15, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T22:55:15+00:00 On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew asks if we ever feel that we need a reset, a do-over in our lives. If we do, then the Cross is where we start over. Full Article
the The Greatest Gift (Sermon Sept. 29, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T23:32:02+00:00 On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew speaks of the greatest gift he ever received from his parents, the gift of a Christian identity. Full Article
the The Intimate God (Sermon Oct. 20, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T23:36:52+00:00 On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew tells us that all religions are not the same, that the one true God is our God, and we are His people. Full Article
the The Prophet and the Healer (Sermon Oct. 27, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T23:37:31+00:00 On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew explains how Jesus can be both the public Prophet who speaks for God, and the gentle, private Healer. Full Article
the The Church in the Bible: The Body of Christ in the Holy Scriptures By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T23:39:35+00:00 What does the Bible say about the Church? How did the first Christians understand the Church? How did (and does) the Church fit into God’s plan for man’s salvation? Full Article
the The Church after the Bible: The Body of Christ after the Apostles By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T23:40:28+00:00 What impact did the written New Testament have on the early Church? How did the early Church develop along with the Bible? Finally, how does the New Testament faith community compare with the Church today? Full Article
the The Ecstasy and the Laundry (Sermon Nov. 3, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T23:42:00+00:00 On this Sunday, Fr. Andrew discusses what Saint Paul defines as the ecstasy within the Church. Full Article
the The Unlikely Servants of God (Sermon Nov. 10, 2013) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-14T23:44:10+00:00 Bringing together the life of St. Theodora (the wife of the Emperor St. Justinian) with the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Fr. Andrew looks at how God likes to use those who are least likely. Full Article