Giving the sermon is more than just standing and talking in front of the congregation. It requires a knowledge of the people, the events of the day, the Holy Scripture readings, and much more.

Today Fr. Thomas talks about the actual delivery of the sermon and how best to fulfill the purpose of it.

Fr. Thomas begins today some reflections on the rite of the preparation of the bread and the wine to be offered on the altar in the ritual called the Proskomede.

Fr. Thomas explores the significance of the way the bread is cut and laid on the diskos during the preparation for the eucharist.

Remembering all the Saints. Fr. Tom takes us through his own practice of remembering the "great cloud of witnesses" when preparing the bread and wine for the Eucharist.

Fr. Tom talks about the "star" that is placed over the bread as well as the psalms and prayers that are said when both the chalice and diskos are covered with the cloth.

Today Fr. Tom looks at the differences in the Antiochian tradition in the way the Proskomede is done.

In this podcast Fr. Tom begins his reflections on the words and actions of the Great Entrance with the Bread and Wine to the Altar Table.

Fr. Tom offers a very helpful explanation of what we are actually offering in the procession of the Great Entrance in the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. John shares his homily from the Feast of the Annunciation and the Sunday of the Holy Cross.

Fr. John shares his homily on 1 Samuel 1-2.

Fr. John shares his homily on Habakkuk, Chapters 1-3.

Fr. John shares his homily on Haggai, chapters 1 and 2.

Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 15:11-32.

Fr. John answers the question, "Is God a God of love or of wrath?" as he looks at the Prophet Nahum.

Fr. John reminds us of the story of the Prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel. "Let us say with the prophet, 'My God is the Lord,' and serve him faithfully, and slay the false prophets of the demons in our hearts, which are the passions."

Fr. John shares the story of St. Onesimus, from Philemon 1:8-16.

Fr. John shares from Matthew 6:14-21 encouragement as we begin Great Lent.

Fr. John shares from Psalm 25.

Fr. John talks about Pentecost, the history of the feast, and relates it to the importance of knowing the fullness of the Holy Spirit within us.

Fr. John speaks from Judges 4.

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of fasting and Mark 2:18-22.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Timothy 5:3-16, and notes that "We can’t call ourselves Christians if we don’t care for our own."

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and how we must apply it to our own lives.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Sunday of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:11-32.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the procession of the cross, which we celebrate on August 14th in the New Calendar.

Fr. John shares from Revelation 2:18-29.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of the Prodigal Son to remind us that we are never too far from the Love of God.

Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts, Chapter 2 to remind us of the reality of Pentacost.

Fr. John Whiteford recounts the significance of the family life in making saints.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Fr. John Whiteford tells the story of St. John Maximovitch.

Fr. John Whiteford reminds us that all good things come from God.

The Sunday of the Prodigal reminds us that repentance is never too late, and the Father wants us back every time we stray.

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Today I’m going to reveal some of the most interesting online niches where there is a lot of money to be made. These are niches which have a level of competition that allows you to compete, and fast. In other words, I wouldn’t expect to be waiting years (or even months, in many cases) to […]

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Copyblogger has long been one of the most authoritative blogs on copywriting and content marketing. While they used to reveal their most popular blog posts in their sidebar (sorted by most comments) it seems that is no longer the case. But what if it was? What if you could analyse any blog and see which […]

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Financial pressures in our Orthodox Churches are very real and often cause great worry and anxiety. As a result, we, both clergy and laity, can lose our focus and get our priorities out of order. Using the terms “Prophet” and “Profit” to symbolize two different mentalities (not suggesting Churches are trying to make a profit in the conventional sense) join Michael as he discusses what our priorities should be and what results proper focus on them would yield.

How do we understand God’s grace and providence in the direction of our lives? Is there such a thing as chance and coincidence, or is it simply our lack of spiritual perception that makes it seem so? Join Michael as he thoroughly explores this topic and shares personal examples, thoughts and the insights that apply to all of us.

Making extensive use of the Scriptures, join Michael Haldas as he teaches an in-depth Bible lesson on the truth about truth; the truth about the real gravity and depravity of lies and lying; and what Christ means when He talks about the “father of lies” and “the ruler of this world” who was “a murderer from the beginning.”

Join Michael as he discusses how we are either living in repentance or rebellion at any given time in our response to God grace, and how this determines the quality of our existence both now and in the life to come.

Fr. Seraphim Aldea answers the question of whether or not couples should abstain from sexual relations after the years of procreation.

What has happened in the last year and a half at the Orthodox Monastery of All Saints?

Procrastination and Self-Worth (w/ Fr. Seraphim Aldea)

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Have we, and are we responding to the current crisis in a fully Orthodox manner?