on Fear and the Coronavirus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-03-25T02:35:14+00:00 In a time of uncertainty, we are all susceptible to fear or a loss of peace. Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh helps us to remember the truth of God and the role of faith. Full Article
on A Perspective on Serving on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-04-08T09:53:22+00:00 Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne host a special guest, Dr. D, a physician in Manhattan at one of the hardest hit hospitals dealing with coronavirus. Full Article
on Reconciling the Racial Divide By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-06-10T02:39:11+00:00 Fr. Martin Johnson joins Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne for a conversation about America's national struggle with race. Full Article
on Reconciling the Racial Divide: Part Two By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-06-24T14:18:19+00:00 Fr. Martin Johnson joins Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne again for the second part of a deeply honest and insightful conversation about America's national struggle with race. Full Article
on Presvytera Michelle Triant on Lent with Little Children By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-10T13:27:23+00:00 Do you struggle to help your little ones participate in Lent? How can we make this great spiritual season meaningful for the youngest believers? Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a conversation with Pres. Michelle Triant about Love at Lent, a set of colorful activity cards that encourage kindness, humility, and mindfulness in daily practice. Full Article
on Living with Simplicity and Intentionality By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-24T16:16:22+00:00 Joining the Louh's are Cynthia Damaskos and Molly Sabourin from Filled With Less. Full Article
on Caring for Creation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-05-12T13:18:22+00:00 Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Tuesday evening for a new episode of Healthy Minds Healthy Souls. This week, they're talking with Spyridoula Fotinis about stewardship of God's creation, both at the individual and parish level, and reflecting on history and initiatives from the Ecumenical Patriarch. Full Article
on A Path to Compassion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-07-28T03:06:19+00:00 "A Path to Compassion" with your hosts Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh. The Louhs will give you some practical ways to nurture compassion in your walk of faith. This is going to be a show you don't want to miss. Full Article
on Formation of the New Testament Canon By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T22:00:56+00:00 Fr. Evan provides a short history and spiritual biography of the New Testament canon. Full Article
on Introduction to Mark By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T22:01:07+00:00 Fr. Evan makes some introductory remarks on the Gospel of Mark Full Article
on Canon of the New Testament and Authorship of the Gospel of Mark By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T22:02:11+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the formation of the New Testament canon and the authorship of the Gospel of Mark. Full Article
on Part 24: Introduction to Chapter 6 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:16:03+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the Great Fast and introduces chapter 6 of the Gospel of Mark. Full Article
on Part 42: Mark 8:31-38 and Introduction to Mark 9 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T19:09:35+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses Jesus’s first prophecy of His passion, introduces Mark 9, and provides opening remarks on the Feast of the Metamorphosis (Transfiguration). Full Article
on Part 49: Introduction to Mark 10 and Mark 10:1-12 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T19:19:50+00:00 Fr. Evan introduces chapter 10 and then explains marriage. Full Article
on Part 55: Introduction to Chapter 11 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T19:30:43+00:00 Fr. Evan introduces chapter 11 and discusses themes related to the Feast of Palm Sunday. Full Article
on Luke 3:23-38, Introduction to Chapter 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-16T15:42:25+00:00 Fr. Evan delivers the second part of his lecture on the genealogy of Christ and provides an introduction to Chapter 4. Full Article
on Introduction to Luke 5 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-04T19:23:18+00:00 Fr. Evan Introduces the themes of chapter five and discusses verses 1-11. Full Article
on Luke 5:1-11, Part One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-04T19:50:15+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the calling of the Fishermen, Peter, Andrew, James and John. Full Article
on Luke 9:21-27, Introduction By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-10-08T20:18:21+00:00 Father Evan introduces Jesus’s first prophecy of his coming passion. Full Article
on Luke 9:28, Continued By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-13T16:24:44+00:00 Part 3 of introductory notes to the Transfiguration of Christ. Full Article
on Luke 9:28, Yet Again Continued By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-16T21:13:47+00:00 Part two of introductory notes to the Transfiguration of Christ. Full Article
on Luke, Conclusion of the Parable of the Good Samaritan By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-09-17T14:32:48+00:00 Final lecture on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Full Article
on A Special Occasion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-11-03T18:05:58+00:00 Fr. John summarizes the parable of Lazarus and the rich man in just two words. Full Article
on Difficult Questions By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2012-03-05T21:09:50+00:00 Fr. John Oliver asks difficult questions in the wake of the death of Osama Bin Laden. Full Article
on What Only God Can Give By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2012-03-19T18:55:00+00:00 Fr. John reminds us that while we all seek from another person to be fully known and fully loved, this is something that only God can give. Full Article
on Foolish Controversies By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2013-12-18T19:10:25+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reflects on the importance of keeping justice, mercy, and faithfulness preeminent, as opposed to foolish controversies, genealogies, and dissension. Full Article
on The Essential New Year's Resolution By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-01-06T20:22:58+00:00 What are your goals for 2014? Lose weight? Save more? Stop smoking? Get organized? Fr. John would like to remind us of the one goal that surpasses all others. Full Article
on Responding To Same Sex Marriage By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T15:04:50+00:00 As our culture grows more and more accepting of things that trouble us as Orthodox Christians, Fr. John Oliver shares the example of St. Paul to guide our response. Full Article
on Responding To Same Sex Marriage - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-26T12:27:05+00:00 Fr. John sees our sexuality as a gift from the Divine Logos. Full Article
on Responding To Same Sex Marriage - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-06-03T15:24:26+00:00 In part 3 of his series on same sex marriage, Fr. John reflects on what a civil right is and how that applies to the question of same same unions. Full Article
on Morally Wrong? Politically Right? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-05T21:01:46+00:00 How does the Faith proclaim when life begins? It might surprise you and help inform you as some of you go to the polls tomorrow. Full Article
on Gratitude In Action By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-01-30T20:44:06+00:00 Fr. John notes the deeper meanings of remembrance and of giving thanks. Full Article
on Communion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-04-02T21:58:22+00:00 In Communion we meet the God of love and judgment. Are you ready? Full Article
on The National March for Marriage By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-17T02:52:46+00:00 Fr. John shares his speech from the The National March for Marriage in Washington D.C., and reflects upon his experience with the counter demonstration. Full Article
on Praying on the Way of the Cross By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-05T21:09:03+00:00 Every Sunday morning, the six Psalms of Matins carries us on a descent into our brokenness and ascent with a cry of faith. Gently taking us on the way of the cross. Full Article
on The Transfiguration of Jesus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-02T20:36:13+00:00 The Transfiguration of Jesus shows us the purpose of human life and how to taste of the incomparable heavenly banquet. Full Article
on A Reflection On Natural Disasters By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:08:12+00:00 For those of us who cannot go, work or provide, Fr. John notes that we can still contribute in the most important way. Full Article
on Election Special By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:10:03+00:00 Fr. John shows how our cultural deterioration brings us closer to the conditions that the early Church thrived in. Full Article
on Does God Love the Devil and the Demons Like He Loves Us? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:12:36+00:00 Fr. John answers a question at once innocent and terrifying. Full Article
on Imitation and Participation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:21:50+00:00 Fr. John shows how participation in God's sacraments are a necessary part of our salvation. Full Article
on Upon Those In The Tombs By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:29:16+00:00 Fr. John looks at tombs we all fall into—the sins, beliefs and habits that drain the life out of us. Full Article
on We Are Responsible For The World By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:30:03+00:00 Fr. John offers a reflection on the recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article
on Transfiguration By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-07T21:31:19+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reminds us that the Christian heart wants to taste of the incomparable heavenly banquet of the Kingdom of God. Full Article
on Context Matters By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-09-03T15:59:03+00:00 Fr. John Oliver explains the stages of grace in the spiritual life, in the context of the journey of Great Lent. Full Article
on Kind Words Are Like Honey By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-09-11T14:24:38+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reflects on what it means for God to speak a Word, and how our own words can drip with the honey of truth and love. Full Article
on You Are Not Your Passions By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-09T22:10:56+00:00 Fr. John Oliver helps us to see that even on the days that we absolutely act pig-like, we are not our passions. Full Article
on Repentance: Loving the Person God Desires We Become By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-02T17:19:15+00:00 Fr. John Oliver discusses the true meaning of repentance, becoming the person that God desire us to become. Full Article
on Conversion: An Inside Job By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-02T17:32:35+00:00 Fr. John Oliver asks, Is it possible to experience true conversion? What role does our effort play in the conversion of our souls? Full Article
on Actionable By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-25T18:42:02+00:00 Fr. John Oliver offers hope for those suffering with anxiety in a crazy world. Full Article
on Anthony By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-11-16T22:29:19+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the cross that we are called to bear as we follow Christ, and pursue the healing of our will. Full Article