Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Four, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available from Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter five, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available from Amazon

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Fr. Ted discusses the necessity of icons in worship.

On the Feast of St. John Chrysostom, Fr. Ted encourages us to choose obligation over will.

Fr. Ted argues that we too often neglect the role of the older brother in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

The parable of the Prodigal Son calls us to return to the Church and live our lives in the imitation of Christ.

Fr. Ted calls us to become like the Father who was ready and willing to welcome those who return to the life of the Church, rather than the big brother who was judgmental towards his returning brother.

Fr. Ted gave a presentation at the Romanian Orthodox Youth Assoc. (ROYA) North American Conference held in Beaverton, Ontario, Canada from October 5-7, 2017. In his talk, Fr. Ted explores the current political landscape and how it affects Orthodox youth who attend secular schools where Christianity is subtly oppressed by often ultra-liberal agendas.

Questions evangelicals want to ask the Eastern Orthodox, with Fr. Michael Reagan.

Continuing the discussion with Fr. Michael Reagan, about questions evangelicals have for the Orthodox.

Dr. Christine Mangala was raised in India and brought up a devout Hindu. Her family was close to one of India's leading Hindu gurus and teachers. Now an Orthodox Christian writer and teacher, she and Illumined Heart host Kevin Allen speak about whether various aspects of Hindu Yoga are compatible with Christian faith and practice, or whether Yoga should be shunned entirely.

Jeremy (Basil) Dannnebohm was an ardent young Catholic. What made him journey from his cradle Church to the Eastern Orthodox Church, only to return to Rome and then revert to Orthodoxy? His story is on this episode of the Illumined Heart.

Fr. Ted Stlylianapolous (PhD), professor emeritus at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Theological Seminary, St Paul scholar and author, speaks with host Kevin Allen about justification, sanctification, the sacraments and new perrspectives on St Paul. Kevin says this is one of his best interviews because it tackles the major issues which divide the patristic and Protestant understandings of the foremost expositor of the Christian faith.

Andrew tells us that will power and relying on ourselves is an ineffective strategy for dealing with addiction to pornography. Read the transcript HERE.

On November 7, 2014, St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a banquet at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle, NY. Guest speakers included Fr. John McGuckin and Bishop Basil. Several surprise announcements were made and can be read about HERE. We've broken the evening into 3 segments. This is part 1.

Part 2 of the 75th Anniversary Gala.

Part 3 of the 75th Anniversary Gala.

Archpriest Michael Oleksa delivered a powerful, enlightening, and heart-felt message on the campus of St. Vladimir's Seminary Saturday, September 1, 2018, as part of the Seminary's celebration of the Ecclesiastical New Year. The distinguished alumnus and author beautifully weaved the history of the Alaskan Mission and the work of St. Herman and others into the present, as the Orthodox Church continues to defend the native peoples of Alaska and uphold the sanctity of the created world. Fr. Michael passionately implored Orthodox Christians everywhere to draw upon the past and modern-day experience of Orthodoxy in Alaska in witnessing Christ to all nations.

Domingo 28 de septiembre Pd. Nicolás predicó que nosotros necesitamos a provechar cada dia que tenemos y tener una fe con vida. Él propusó que cada uno de nosotros podemos ser activo para hacer lo que es bueno. (2 C or. 6:1-10) Sunday September 28 Fr. Nicholas preached that we need to take advantage of every day that we have and have a faith that is alive. He proposed that everyone of us can be active in order to do that which is good. (2 Cor. 6:1-10)

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre como la Fiesta de la Navidad no termina en un día pero vamos a seguir la celebración y cada día de nuestro vida gocemos las bendiciones que tenemos. (Gálatas 1:11-19) Fr. Nicholas preached about how the feast of Christmas does not end in just one day but let us continue the celebration and everyday of our lives let us celebrate the blessings that we have. (Galatians 1:11-19

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el poder de la resurrección para guiarnos en una vida de rectitud. No debes robar. (Hechos 5:1-11) Fr. Nicholas preached about the power of the resurrection which guides in the life of rectitude. One should not steal. (Acts 5:1-11)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la importancia de limpiar nuestros pensamientos y corazones para saber bien que es la voluntad de Dios. (Filipenses. 2:5-11) Fr. Nicholas preached about the importance of cleansing our minds and hearts in order to know with clarity the will of God. (Philippians 2:5-11)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la importancia para tener gozo en nuestros corazones y no dejar las cosas del mundo a quitar nuestra alegría. (Lucas 9:18-22) Fr. Nicholas preached about the importance of having joy in our hearts and not to let the temptations of the world take away our happiness. (Luke 9:18-22)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el Dios todo consiente. Nuestro Señor sabe todo entonces no tratas a esconderte. (Efesios 4:1-7) Fr. Nicholas preached about the all knowing God. Our Lord knows all therefore do not try to hide. (Ephesians 4:1-7)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la responsabilidad que cada uno tiene para mejorar y cambiar el mundo. Vamos tener la meta para renovar la pureza de toda creación porque todo viene al mundo bueno. (Mateo 25:31-46) Fr. Nicholas preached about the responsibility that everyone has to improve and change the world. Let us have the goal to renew the purity of all creation because all things come into the world as good. (Matt. 25:31-46)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre que poco y poco vamos a llegar al premio final, pero necesitamos a tener paciencia para esa aventura. Esperamos que por eso podemos encontrar paz. (Mateo 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30) Fr. Nicholas preached about how little by little we will reach the final prize, but we must have patience for this journey. We hope that through this we will find peace. (Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre necesitamos a mantener el mensaje de Dios en nuestros almas para todo nuestra vida. (1 Corintios 16:13-24) Fr. Nicholas preached about how we need to keep the message of God in our souls for all of our life. (1 Corinthians 16:13-24)

Pd. Nicholas predicó sobre la importancia de defender la verdad y mantenga nuestra fe firme. Marcos 15:43-16:8 Fr. Nicholas preached about the importance to defend the truth and remain firm in our faith. Mark 15:43-16:8

Padre Nicholas predica que ocupamos a mantener la calma, y enfocarnos en Dios. Si hacemos eso, vamos a recibir un premio grandísimo. Mateo 10:32-38 Fr. Nicholas preached on how we should keep calm, and focus on God. If we do this, we will receive a grand prize. Matthew 10:32-38

Padre Nicholas predica que ocupamos mantener el Amor de Dios, para tener una vida de amor. Efesios 4:1-7 Fr. Nicholas preaches that we need to keep the love of God, to have a life full of love. Ephesians 4:1-7

Carta: 2Cor 6:16- 7:1, Evangelio Lc 7: 11-16 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre cómo el amor de Dios es gratuito. Letter: 2Cor 6:16- 7:1, Gospel: Lk 7: 11-16 Father Nicholas preached on how God’s love is free.