Fr. Evan shares listener words of appreciation and the importance of creating a space of love and acceptance within church community. Why are humans created higher than the angels by God. Why does the Orthodox church not practice Eucharistic adoration. How to counteract the passions of the flesh, particularly lust.

How to accept God's will in relation to other people's pre-choices. What is the meaning of the parable of the talents. Fr. Evan explains the meaning of the ecumenical patriarch. Why do priests only privately denounce Met. Epiphodoros. What does it mean when the church prays for unity of faith.The importance of presenting correct imagery to children in storytelling.

A few things to know regarding second marriage within the Orthodox Church. The concept of "new time" and how the sacraments take place within this new time. As a Catholic, why should I convert to Orthodoxy? What happens to the soul of the departed once the soul leaves the body.

Fr. Evan is asked advice on dating and gives advice on what to be mindful of when looking to find the one to marry. The Orthodox understanding of John 3:16 scripture reading. Fr. Evan shares an email regarding lust, pornography, gambling and comments on the very destructive impact these habits have on individuals and families. How to continue the struggle of Christian living in our modern world. Fr. Evan is asked to recommend resources to share with those visiting our churches.

How is Judaism practiced in 2024 different from rabbinic Judaism. Protestant belief in sola scriptura related to the belief in the rapture. What is the process of relics, how they are placed and where. What are the Orthodox views on organ donation and embalming.

Fr. Evan is asked his opinion as an Orthodox priest on consuming mind altering substances to initiate themselves into spirituality. Frustration with not able to partake of the Eucharist as a catechuman. Why did God wait almost 5 thousand years before He sent Christ for the salvation of the world.

A former military member who killed in war and has a question regarding the sixth commandment. why was Cornelius not encouraged to step from his role as centurion. A 12 year old asks why our faith is the true faith. How do we ride ourselves of anger, hate, malice. How does the Orthodox church understand the 1000 year reign on earth as many Protestant churches believe. When one cannot sleep, what are some best practices to get back to sleep

How to best make fasting changes when necessary.How do we as Orthodox Christians respond to country patriotism. Fr. Evan gives advice to a listener who's wife threatens divorce if he becomes a catechumen. Does God place suffering on us and if so, does He say we are to be thankful for it? Is there any harm in Orthodox Christians engaging in the practice of acupuncture or yoga?

Tonight Fr. Evan is joined by his friend Alexis Pappas. The discussion is centered around effective youth ministry. Are there particular saints we should pray to for our children? How do we help our young adults re-engage their faith and the church. To learn more about the work Alexis Pappas is involved in or to reach her please see; www.effectivechristianministry.org Department of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Youth and Young Adult Ministries Alexis Pappas, ECM Cohort Director pappas@goarch.org

Who did Adam and Eve's children end up marrying? How should we observe the sabbath. Why do we read that baptism must be performed in moving water in the Didache. What is the Orthodox faith's relationship to civil law. Why do we venerate the gospel book during matins and what should we say to the priest after we kiss his hand.

Join St. John the Compassionate Mission as they celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Christ our Saviour, as written by Brother Luke.

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.

Brother Luke shares a collection of recent interactions and experiences from within the community.

A discussion of Saturday's gospel leads community members to search for Resurrection.

It is the cry of the poor who are in solidarity with those who suffer the most, today. The poor are not indifferent to the suffering, but lift it in prayer, with faith that God hears them.

Fr. Nicolaie invites us to join the community in looking into the eyes of the Theotokos from a humble position at the feet of her icon; and to live ascetically in a way that opens our own eyes to charity and mercy.

We can all appreciate a good bargain. But with our Pascha baskets a few weeks away, we should concentrate on the words of St John Chrysostom.

This week Martha shares her observations from a recent college trip with her daughter. She notes colleges are offering a lot more these days than the standard cafeteria fare.

College campuses offer students a lot of choices -- but do they have to do it with a corporate logo? Today Martha shares a recipe for guacamole, the story of a patron saint for cooks and more of her views on college dining.

Martha takes a second look at college cafeterias.

the course of medication that cures Hepatitis C costs $84,000 at $1,000/pill, but can be produced for only $700 or $0.83/pill #

there's a nice companion piece for Dave Winer's milestone in The Guardian #

all of this year's XOXO talks were stellar, but this is the only one that comes with a newly-launched archive of nearly-lost artwork #

We published all the talks from the final XOXO, possibly the best day of talks we've ever had. I wrote a bit about how we booked speakers and the themes that emerged this year.

a series of articles looking back 20 years, worth exploring just for the playful article design inspired by early Gmail, Digg, Kazaa, and more #

for the last 19 years, Michael Pusateri has tracked children's Halloween costumes at his front door and published the stats online #

Aardman Animation worked with Patrick McHale and the original voice cast for an elaborate stop-motion tribute #

inflation was a painful global phenomenon, and every ruling party was punished for it regardless of political leanings #

We conclude our series examining St. Matthew’s citations of the Old Testament. Today we look at his citation of Isaiah 40:3, which reads, “A voice cries, ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of Yahweh! Make straight in the desert a highway for our God!”

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday of Zacchaeus

Beginning of the Lenten Triodion

St Thomas Sunday - Second Sunday of Pascha

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

The readings presented by the Church on this day remind us of the most fundamental teachings about what we believe and who we are called to be as Christians. As we celebrate the Falling Asleep of the Mother of God, Fr Tom tells us that the Virgin Mary is the one who embodies hearing and keeping those most basic teachings. (Dormition of the Mother of God, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost)

On Friday, October 29, 2010, St Nicholas Church in McKees Rocks/Pittsburgh was vandalized. The assailants smashed through a stained glass window, ripped down a royal door, and overturned a candle stand. Fr Tom reminded his flock that though these trials may come, no one can take away the gift of our faith in God. (Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost)

While the story of the Good Samaritan can inspire us to do good works, Fr Tom reminds us that ultimately the parable points to something much greater: Our salvation. (Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost)

The Creed which we profess states that God created things "visible and invisible." Fr Tom reminds us that there is an invisible warfare constantly being waged on us, and we must be prepared by putting on the whole armor of God.

Short-of-stature Zacchaeus overcomes his obstacles to seeing Jesus. Fr Tom reminds us that our actions and behaviors reveal to the world and to God what things are most important to us, but we can rise above the crowd of the world in order to be united with God. (Thirty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost)

Eight days after the Lord's Resurrection, Jesus appeard to Thomas in His glorified body, manifesting the power of God's Kingdom. Fr Tom reminds us that the Lord grants us His Kingdom, here and now, and we recieve it when we are faithful. (Second Sunday of Pascha)

On the Sunday after Pentecost, we commemorate all of the men and women who attained holiness through obedience to the commandments of Christ. Fr Tom reminds us that it is within our free choice to love God above all and to follow His will for our lives. (First Sunday after Pentecost)

The Scriptures and the Fathers have much to say about the Jewish people, and unfortunately, this view has largely been misrepresented. Fr Tom teaches us that the people of God, Israel, will always be those who love and follow the true God. (Fifth Sunday after Pentecost)

The parable of the Good Samaritan is among the most beloved of all stories in scripture. Fr Tom reminds us that showing mercy to those who have fallen into the ravages of sin is essential to their healing. (Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost)

The Church is the community where Christ has established peace among all people. Fr Tom reminds us that we should live in that mercy and peace with everyone we encounter. (Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost)

As we begin preparing our hearts for the annual Lenten journey, the Church presents us with the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. Fr Tom reminds us that fulfilling God's commandments should not be a cause for pride, because humility teaches us that we are only doing our duty to Him as unprofitable servants.

On the eighth day after Pascha, we remember the appearance of the resurrected Christ to St Thomas and the apostles. Fr Tom reminds us that, as Orthodox Christians, we live in expectant hope of our own resurrection to eternal life, Christ Himself being the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep, the first-born of the dead.

On the Sunday after Pentecost we celebrate the life of the Holy Spirit in all those who have become sanctified by God's Grace. Fr Tom reminds us that all Christians are called to be holy, as he expounds on the teachings of our Lord to His disciples.