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A Book of Angels 10

164. A Book of Angels by Marigold Hunt, Chapter 10 (Sophia Institute Press, 2004).




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A Book of Angels 11

165. A Book of Angels by Marigold Hunt, Chapter 11 (Sophia Institute Press, 2004).




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A Book of Angels 12

166. A Book of Angels by Marigold Hunt, Chapter 12 (Sophia Institute Press, 2004).




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A Book of Angels 13

167. A Book of Angels by Marigold Hunt, Chapter 13 (Sophia Institute Press, 2004).




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A Book of Angels 13 - Part 2

168. A Book of Angels by Marigold Hunt, Chapter 13 - Part 2 (Sophia Institute Press, 2004).




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Brave Like a Saint 1 & 2

Brave Like a Saint by Iakovina, Chapters 1 and 2 (Light & Life Publishing, 1992).




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Brave Like a Saint 3 & 4

Brave Like a Saint by Iakovina, Chapters 3 and 4 (Light & Life Publishing,(1992).




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Brave Like a Saint 5 & 6

Brave Like a Saint by Iakovina, Chapters 5 and 6 (Light & Life Publishing, 1992).




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Brave Like a Saint 7 & 8

Brave Like a Saint by Iakovina, Chapters 7 and 8 (Light & Life Publishing,(1992).




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Brave Like a Saint 9 & 10

174. Brave Like a Saint by Iakovina, Chapters 9 and 10 (Light & Life Publishing, 1992).




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The Story of Three Girls, from The Life and Miracles of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker

"The Story of Three Girls" from The Life and Miracles of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker by Count Michael Tolstoy. The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (2001).




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Sunday Night Bridegroom Service—Grace Taken Away

Fr. Ted explains that, because we are hypocrites, we are in danger of losing God's grace.




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Unlikely Witnesses

Christ's Resurrection was first witnessed by women. This is a reminder, explains Fr. Ted, that we are one body in Christ.




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Stumbling in the Dark

Fr. Ted reminds us that we can't serve two masters.




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Make a Decision

Fr. Ted boldly states that if we believe God is real, we should act accordingly.




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Thoughts on the Second Week of Lent

Fr. Ted encourages us to pace ourselves in this, our second week of Lent, as temptations from the evil one can thwart our efforts to be closer to God. He also reminds us to be patient with others as each path is different and we are not to judge.




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Attaining the Likeness

On the Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Ted distinguishes between the image of God, which is a gift given to all of humanity, and the likeness of God, which must be attained through much effort and prayer.




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The Ark of Truth

Fr. Ted explains why the Orthodox Church has never modernized—and never will!




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Coming Out of the Darkness

Fr. Ted explains that the purpose of our existence is to transfigure ourselves into being more like Christ.




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Taking Up Our Cross

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




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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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Debunking Miracles?

Fr. Ted shares his homily from the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ.




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Thanksgiving?

Fr. Ted addresses the trend in Canada to not go to church on Thanksgiving.




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Like Everyone Else

Fr. Ted reminds us that we are called to be different from everyone else.




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Ordination Speech of Dn. John Karvelas

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




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Missing the Mark

The whole point of the Christian life is to stay on course. Sin is deviating from that course.




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Loving Like a Cross

The cross is a symbol of how we should live our lives.




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Real Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving should be the core of our being as Orthodox Christians.




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Making Water Water

Fr. Ted explains why we bless the waters during Theophany.




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Taking the Journey

Fr. Ted encourages us to fully experience the lenten struggle and all that it entails.




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Mistaking Darkness for Light

We must choose Christ over the secular world.




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Keeping Christ in Our Heart

A homily by guest speaker Fr. Tim Prattas from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in East Vancouver.




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The Cloud of Unknowing

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




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Know Thyself

Fr. Ted calls us to know the truth about ourselves through the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee.




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The Groom We Do Not Know

Fr. Ted encourages us to live our faith during Holy Week and throughout the year to come!




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Thanksgiving

Fr. Ted encourages us to live a life of thanksgiving to Christ!




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The House of God 6: Partaking of the Meal

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




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Speaking the Truth

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives the homily on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman about the need to speak truthfully to one another.




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Revealing our Weaknesses

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages us to resist the fear of revealing our weaknesses in order to find healing in Christ.




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What it Takes to be a Christian

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the most important call for us in this life.




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Take Up Your Cross

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to take up our cross and actively follow Christ through the second half of Great Lent.




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Miracles and Magic Tricks

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the miracle of Jesus walking on the water, drawing Peter into this miracle in synergy with him.




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Darkness and Light

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to step out of the darkness and into the light of God in the Church.




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Be Still and Know I Am God

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt.




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Let All Men Know Your Forbearance

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to endure the struggles of life during Holy Week in order to see Christ's glorious resurrection.




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Ezekiel, Bones and the Tomb

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the death and burial of Christ on Holy Friday.




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What Saints Look Like

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the lives of Ss. Constantine and Helen and calls all Orthodox Christians to strive to become saints.




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Keep the Faith

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of the First Ecumenical Council in maintaining the true Orthodox Christian faith.




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Asking the Wrong Questions

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos shares the story of Fr. Nicola Yanney, of blessed memory, as he calls us to pursue life in Christ even in the face of danger and illness.




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Dr. John Mark Reynolds on Christianity and Culture

Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Torrey Honors professor at Biola University, talks about Christianity and Culture.