an Canon Law By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T21:45:27+00:00 Dr. Rossi interviews the Very Rev. Alexander Rentel on the topic of Canon Law. Fr. Rentel is the Director of the Master of Divinity Program, Ecclesiarch, Assistant Professor of Canon Law and Byzantine Studies and The John and Paraskeva Skvir Lecturer in Practical Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonker, NY. Full Article
an Project Uganda: An Interview with Seminarian Dn. Simon Menya By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T21:47:38+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews seminarian Dn. Simon Menya on his vision for ministry in his home country called "Project Uganda." Dn. Simon is a student at Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY. Full Article
an A Seminarian's Letter By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T21:51:29+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi shares a letter that he received from a former seminarian about the lessons that he learned and how he is sharing those insights through his ministry today. Full Article
an Music as Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Carla Thomas By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T21:53:23+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Carla Thomas, M.D., Trustee of St. Vladimir's Seminary, on the topic of using music as a healing therapy. Dr. Thomas is a Family Practice physician, Board Member of Orthodox Prison Ministry, member of the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black and parishioner at St. Luke Orthodox Church in Anniston, Alabama (OCA). Full Article
an Polarization: An Interview with Bishop Paul (OCA) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T22:02:17+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews The Right Reverend Paul, Bishop of Chicago and the Midwest in the Orthodox Church in America, on the present condition of polarization within the Church and the United States. Full Article
an Risen Christians: An Interview with Fr. Alexander Rentel By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T22:09:57+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews the Very Rev. Dr. Alexander Rentel, the new Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America. Fr. Alexander recently gave a homily in the chapel of St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary on the topic of the paschal light of Christ at work in risen Christians. Full Article
an Interview with Dr. Grant S. White: Liturgy and the Search for Meaning By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T22:55:54+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Grant S. White, Assistant Professor of Liturgical Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, on the topic of the Liturgy and a person's search for meaning in turbulent times. Full Article
an The Homily and the Hearer: Interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T23:01:01+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi has a follow up interview with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen on the topic of "The Homily and the Hearer." Rev. Dr. J. Sergius Halvorsen is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY. Full Article
an Purity of Heart and Sexual Chastity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T23:02:53+00:00 Dr. Rossi address issues of the purity of the heart and mind in relation to sexual chastity. Full Article
an Borders and Frontiers: An Interview with Rev. Dr. Anthony G. Roeber By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T23:08:51+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Rev. Dr. Anthony G. Roeber, Professor of Church History at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, on the topic of "Boundaries and Frontiers Within the Church." Full Article
an Lessons from St. Silouan the Athonite By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T23:11:38+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on one of his favorite saints, St. Silouan the Athonite. The book Dr. Rossi references, Saint Silouan the Athonite, is available through the Ancient Faith Store. Full Article
an OCAMPR 2019: An Interview with Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T23:14:45+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli, co-host of the AFR podcast "A Wounded Healer," on the upcoming OCAMPR conference. OCAMPR stands for The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion. Full Article
an Transparency and Accountability: An Interview with Fr. Nikodhim By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T23:17:55+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi has a conversation with Fr. Nikodhim, pastor of St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church in Queens, New York, on the topic of transparency and accountability in the development of trust of others in dangerous situations. Full Article
an Fr. Roman Braga By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T23:23:41+00:00 Dr. Al Rossi interviews Dr. Daniel Hinshaw on the life and spiritual legacy of Fr. Roman Braga. Dr. Daniel Hinshaw is professor of palliative care at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, New York. Full Article
an Guilt and Shame By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T23:26:00+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. David Mezynski on the dangerous and helpful understandings of guilt and shame. The Very Rev. Dr David Mezynski is the Assistant Professor of Orthodox Spirituality at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY. Full Article
an Sobriety and the Desert Fathers By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:19:36+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. David Mezynski on the topic of Sobriety and the Desert Fathers. Fr. David is the former Dean of Students at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and is currently working as a social worker in Rochester, New York. Full Article
an An Interview with an Orthodox Physician who Works in a NYC Hospital By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-05-15T21:01:42+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interview Dr. Alexis Vien, an Orthodox physician who has been working in a New York City hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
an The Human Race By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-06-15T21:10:37+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi encourages us to consider what is in our own hearts in regards to prejudices in how we relate to other human beings. Full Article
an One Race, The Human Race By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-07-15T18:10:56+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the state of the human race in our culture and the Orthodox Church. Full Article
an Overcoming Impulse Through Relaxation and Prayer: An Interview with Fr. Alexis Trader By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-10-10T17:55:35+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Alexis Trader, author of Ancient Christian Wisdom, on the topic of overcoming impulsivity and the desire to control the world around us. Full Article
an An Inch Wide and a Mile Deep By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-11-28T17:24:41+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi turns the well known phrase, "A Mile Wide and an Inch Deep," around in order to help us see our need to deeper into our true self in Christ. Full Article
an Making Christianity Really Real By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-28T16:10:06+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on a conversation he had following the Nativity divine services on how we can make Christianity really real in our lives. Full Article
an Am I Adam and Eve? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-11T15:43:44+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi asks who we really are in relation to Adam and Eve. Full Article
an Keep Your Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-04-01T13:26:13+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not." Full Article
an Keep Your Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-04-01T13:26:28+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not." Full Article
an Love Changes Everything By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-06-13T13:20:15+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi considers the ways that love impacts our lives, even in death. Full Article
an Everyone Is Doing The Best They Can By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-08-12T17:23:50+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi encourage us to assume the best of others, seeking to love all who come into our lives, while resisting a judgmental spirit. Full Article
an On the Other Hand By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-11-02T00:45:11+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the unexpected turn of events that we often encounter in our lives and how we might respond to them. Full Article
an Acting Firmly and Wisely By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-02-09T19:08:09+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the morning prayer of Philaret of Moscow: O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me. Amen. Full Article
an Philippians 4 as a Life Guide By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-04-20T13:41:19+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on St. Paul's words in Philippians, chapter 4. Full Article
an More than Meaning By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-05-30T13:14:23+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the pursuit of the meaning of life. Full Article
an Where Are God's Hands? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-10-24T05:03:00+00:00 Dr. Rossi reflects on how we are Christ's presence in the world. Full Article
an Bread and Circus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-11-29T06:03:00+00:00 Dr. Rossi discusses the need for hobbies and leisure, as balanced with the need for uplifting pursuits. Full Article
an Must Christians Suffer? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-08-02T05:01:00+00:00 Dr. Rossi reflects on what Jesus means when he says that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. Full Article
an Food and Fasting By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-23T03:21:02+00:00 Fr. Philip LeMasters explains that our diet and eating habits have a profound spiritual and moral significance as they shape who we become as people and how we relate to others and to the Lord. Full Article
an Two Chairs of Peter: Reform, Orthodoxy and the Papacy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-23T03:40:09+00:00 Following yesterday's pontifical election, Fr. Andrew Damick comments on this most recent event as well as the recent election of Patriarch John X of the Holy Synod of Antioch. Full Article
an The Friendly Giant By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-23T03:42:26+00:00 How did normal American kids become the Boston bombers? How did the friendly giant become the terrorist? Fr. Lawrence Farley, priest at Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Langley, British Columbia, reminds us that this sort of thing always happens one poor decision at a time—and that we should guard against doing the same. Full Article
an Sex and Political Action By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-23T03:44:50+00:00 Fr. Philip LeMasters, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Religion at McMurry University, tries to account for why homosexuality has become the defining issue of our time, arguing that it was the civil rights movement and the sexual revolution that has turned us all into political hedonists. Full Article
an On the Pope, Twitter, and Maximalism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-23T03:49:06+00:00 Fr. Lawrence Farley argues that the real story behind the Pope and his Twitter followers is the death of maximalism in the Roman Catholic Church and the modern rush to lower the bar for pretty much everything. Full Article
an Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-23T03:56:53+00:00 Fr. Lawrence Farley reviews Reza Aslan’s book Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, calling it "a tired rewriting of the same nonsense that pseudo-scholars have been churning out for some time now." Full Article
an Bread and Peanut Butter and the Forgiveness of Sins By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T20:11:19+00:00 Fr. Lawrence Farley reminds us that the man who trusts God and does what is pleasing to him, such as giving alms to the poor, will experience His favor when his own time of need comes. Full Article
an Re-evangelizing the Nation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T20:13:09+00:00 With the Church of England just one generation from extinction, the call has gone out for re-evangelization. Fr. Lawrence Farley asks whether this particular church still possesses the evangel of Saints Cuthbert and Aidan. Full Article
an John the Scandalous Baptist By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T20:16:57+00:00 Fr. Lawrence Farley discusses what it was that made the Child of the Desert so controversial—namely, baptizing Jews. Full Article
an Stiff Backs and Firm Handshakes By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T20:17:48+00:00 Fr. Lawrence Farley explains why Orthodox Christians prostrate in front of icons of saints. Full Article
an Food, Sex, and Sports: Idols or Pathways to Salvation? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T20:21:32+00:00 Fr. Philip LeMasters reminds us that our Orthodox faith does not require us to abandon or condemn any dimension of life, but instead to offer all that we are and do for fulfillment and blessing and healing. Full Article
an Russia, Christianity, and the Olympics By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T20:24:51+00:00 Fr. John Parker, Chair of the Dept of Evangelization of the Orthodox Church in America, comments on an Op Ed piece in the New York Times about Russia and the Olympics. An edited version of Fr. John's comments can be found in the The Post and Courier. Full Article
an Male Converts and Female Saints: Strong Women in Orthodoxy and in My Family By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T20:28:08+00:00 Fr. Philip LeMasters marvels at how central the balance of the masculine and the feminine is to our Orthodox faith and spiritual life. Full Article
an The Repentance of the Prodigal Son By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T20:28:58+00:00 Fr. Lawrence Farley reminds us that repentance is not simply feeling bad for having broken God's rules; rather, it is a return to yourself and a return to your home. Full Article
an Is Orthodoxy the Same Everywhere?: Understanding Theological Controversy Within the Church By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T20:33:02+00:00 There is variety in Orthodox theology, but there is no plurality in dogma—and that is where the unity of the Orthodox faith lies. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick explains. Full Article
an Light from Antioch By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T20:36:51+00:00 Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick shares his hopes for the future of the Antiochian Archdiocese and Orthodoxy in America. The text version of this commentary can be found here. Full Article