"Where are our riches?" asks Fr. Ted. "Are they here or in heaven?"

Fr. Ted asks us whether we truly know the God whom we worship.

Fr. Ted shares his homily from Great and Holy Thursday.

Christ does indeed have a wife. She's the Church.

Fr. Ted encourages us to not let fear keep us from living out our Orthodox faith.

Fr. Ted address three issues that he has encountered in his local parish which speak to the heart of our identity as Orthodox Christians.

Fr. Ted calls us to the right usage of Holy Water rather than an idol that replaces a life lived in Christ.

Fr. Ted calls us to daily live our faith in the resurrected Christ without fear!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the Gospel reading on the demonized man of Gadarene, calling us to live our lives in the Church rather than in the World.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to lay aside our own judgment of others and turn our focus towards repentance in light of the Final Judgment.

Kevin and Steve interview Fr. Wayne about some hard to ask questions about Lent.

Host Kevin Allen speaks with Father Steven Tschlis about the role of the spiritual guide - father or mother - in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, and how such a guide may differ from one's parish priest or sacramental confessor. Should we look for a "spiritual father or mother" in a monastery? What role does the parish priest play? These and other questions will be addressed in this conversation.

Pornography has become a social, spiritual, and physical epidemic in the world. Andrew's first podcast is part one of a series of conversations which will identify the real issues we must face in dealing with pornography from an Orthodox Christian perspective. This first episode in that series talks about pornography, iconography, and idolatry. A transcript of this episode is available HERE.

We continue our discussion of the famous Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian and his plea for God to remove from him the "lust for power" and "idle talk". As is made clear from the sayings of the Fathers cited here, these sins are so well-rooted in our normal, everyday lives that raising our self-awareness regarding how and how often we commit them is a significant Lenten undertaking.

The Proskomide, or the leavened bread that is offered to God, and the accompanying Proskomide prayers, form the essential first part of the Divine Liturgy, taking place well before the arrival of the parishoners to the scheduled service. In this program we attempt to convey some of the significance of the Proskomide and the preparation required for its use. In the Proskomide, the whole of the Kingdom of God - those on earth and in heaven - is commemorated; the Incarnate Lord, the One Sacrifice, the One Bread, the One Body of Christ.

The bread and wine, the gifts of the people, have been moved from the table of preparation (prothesis table) to the altar in the Great Entrance. In this program we further discuss the Cherubic Hymn in which we are admonished to "lay aside all earthly cares" as we confront the reality of the heavenly Kingdom and the unity of all believers both in heaven and on earth who confess "Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the Trinity one in essence and undivided." We enter a liturgical dialogue with the priest as we contemplate the greatness of the grace of God who accepts from us sinners our gifts in order to return them to us as the Body and Blood of His Son. In this liturgical dialogue we acknowledge our life in the Trinity, the love and unity of the Church, the glory of God, our gratitude to God for His mercy and the awesome and fearful prospect of taking the "fire of divinity" into our human flesh in the Eucharist.

St. Vladimir’s Seminary celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)’s autocephaly Thursday, January 30, 2020. A full-day of events culminated with a passionate, heartfelt 37th Annual Father Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture delivered by His Eminence, Archbishop Michael (Dahulich). Hear his lecture, "The Gift of Autocephaly," the Mid-Year Commencement Ceremony, and a final reflection from His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon.

To see ourselves as God sees us is real truth and part of that is to see ourselves as sinners when revealed by the divine light. Dn. Michael Hyatt is teaching through How to Be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff.

If there was a catechism manual you could read that dates back to the time of the Apostle John or very soon thereafter, would you be interested? Believe it or not there is! Learn about The Didache as Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his series on the Apostolic Fathers.

Domingo 24 de Noviembre Pd. Nicolas predicó sobre como con esperanza podemos vivir una vida que aguanta las dificultades del mundo. Gálata 6:11-18

Domingo 23 de Febrero Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la importancia del ayuno y como Dios es el único quien puede darnos vida eterna. I Cor. 8:13-9:2 Sunday February 23 Fr. Nicholas preached about the importance of fasting and how God is the only one who can give eternal life. I Cor. 8:13-9:2

Domingo 18 de Mayo Pd. Nicolás reflejó sobre la tentacion de los ídolos del mundo; fama, dinero, relaciones, ect. Escoja tu dios y ojalá será el Señor, el Creador de todo. Juan 4:5-42 Sunday May 18 Fr. Nicholas reflected on the temptation of the idols of the world; fame, money, relationships, etc. Choose your god and may it be the Lord and Creator of all. John 4:5-42

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 Nicholas predico sobre los requisitos de ser un líder de Cristo. Como San Ignacio dio su vida y predicó que nuestra líder en la iglesia es el Obispo, como nuestro obispo Metropolitan Antonio. (1 Cor. 12:27-13:8) Fr. Nicholas preached about the qualities of a leader in Christ. Giving the example of how St. Ignatius gave his life and preached about our leader in the Church who is our bishop Metropolitan Antonio. (1 Cor. 12:27-13:8)

Padre Nicolás predicó que en Cristo estamos unidos. Que este unidad depende en nuestras relaciones con Dios. Padre dio 3 reglas para seguir para asegura nuestras relaciones con Cristo. (Efesios 2:14-22) Fr. Nicholas preached that in Christ we are unified. This union depends on our relationship with God. Father gave 3 rules to follow in order to assure our relationship with Christ. (Ephesians 2:14-22)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el amor que Dios tiene para la gente perdida y como el Señor nunca va a abandonarnos. (Lucas 19:1-10) Fr. Nicholas preached about the love that God has for the people who are lost and how He never abandons us. (Luke 19:1-10)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la maldad en el mundo que puede tentarnos. Padre compartió la sabiduría de San Juan de la Escalera quien explicó las tres maneras que nos hagan a caer en la oscuridad. (Marcos 9:17-31) Fr. Nicholas preached about the evil in the world that can tempt us. Father shared the wisdom of St. John of the Ladder who explained the three ways we can fall into the darkness. (Mark 9:17-31)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la importancia de la paciencia. Nuestros metas toca tiempo y vamos a tener exito con Cristo cuando perseveramos. (Juan 5:1-15) Fr. Nicholas preached about the importance of patience. Our goals take time and we have success with Christ when we persevere. (John 5:1-15)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre todos las oportunidades que el Espíritu nos da. Unas oportunidades son a ser feliz, a tener amor, y a festejar que tenemos hoy. (Hechos 11:19-26, 29-30) Fr. Nicholas preached about the many opportunities that the Holy Spirit gives us. A opportunity to be happy, to feel love, and to celebrate what we have today. (Acts 11:19-26, 29-30)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre que debemos llenar nuestras vidas con personas quien nos va a santificar. Debemos evitar las personas que nos trae negatividad a nuestras vidas. (Romanos 2:10-16) Fr. Nicholas preached about how we should fill our lives with people who will sanctify us. We should avoid the people why bring negativity to our lives. (Romans 2:10-16)

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)

Padre Nicholas predice que aveces pensamos que estamos en control. Pero Dios está en control. Lucas 13:10-17 Fr. Nicholas preaches that sometimes we think we are in control. But God is in control. Luke 13:10-17

Carta: 1Cor 12: 27-13:8, Evangelio Mt 8:28- 9:1 El Padre Nicholas predicó de cómo en Cristo podemos hacer maravillas. Letter: 1Cor 12: 27-13:8, Gospel: Mat 8:28- 9:1 Father Nicholas preached how in Christ we can do wonders.

Carta: Rom 12: 6-14, Evangelio Mt 9: 1-8 El Padre Nicholas predicó de cómo usar nuestros dones para alcanzar la vida eterna. Sunday July 8, 2018 Letter: Rom 12: 6-14, Gospel: Mat 9: 1-8 Father Nicholas preached on how to use our gifts to reach eternal life.

Carta: 1Cor 15:1-11, Evangelio Mt 19:16-26 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre ir a la fuente de sabiduría en las Escrituras y enseñar el Evangelio. Sunday August 19, 2018 Letter: 1Cor 15: 1-11, Gospel: Mat 19: 16-26 Father Nicholas preached about going to the source of wisdom in the Scriptures and teaching the Gospel.

Carta: 2Cor1: 21- 2:4, Evangelio Mt 22:1- 14 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre la vestidura de salvación con la que nos presentaremos en su banquete. Sunday September 2, 2018 Letter: 2Cor 1: 21-2:4, Gospel: Mat 22:1- 14 Father Nicholas preached about the garment of salvation with which we will present ourselves at his banquet.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre buscar la santidad y pureza. Father Nicholas preached on seeking holiness and purity.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre nuestra ocupación buscando lo eterno o lo temporal. Father Nicholas preached about our occupation looking for the eternal or the temporal.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre cómo Dios nos sana. Father Nicholas preached on how God heals us.

El Padre Nicolás predicó cómo luchar para vivir la vida del Espíritu. Father Nicolás preached how to fight to live the life of the Spirit.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre cómo la compasión nos puede ayudar a ser semejantes a Él. Father Nicholas preached on how compassion can help us become like Him.

Prayer is an exercise in every day and every moment living according to Molly.

When Jesus came as The Gift to the world as a stranger, He encountered politics, and it was politics that ultimately killed the Gift. In Houston Texas, politics once again kills the Gift of Christmas.

Fr. David Thatcher joins Fr. Evan Armatas as guest co-host to take questions about church structure, the Gospel message, disillusionment, and more.

Fr. Evan Armatas welcomes guest co-hosts Dr. Timothy Patitsas from Holy Cross Hellenic College and Thomaida Hudanish from the Metropolis of San Fransisco Mission and Evangelism Ministry. to take listener questions but also to talk about the Beauty First Films project. If listeners would like to subscribe to the Beauty First Films email news list, here is the link: https://mailchi.mp/37d8ba4d0802/beautyfirstfilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautyfirstfilms/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautyfirstfilms/

Fr. David Thatcher is the co-host with Fr. Evan Armatas tonight. They take on some knotty questions that take some time to answer including the dilemma of an Orthodox mom and her out of wedlock pregnant daughter. They also address the question of Yoga and the first of the 55 maxims of Fr. Thomas Hopko - Be always with Christ.

Dn. Pawel, explains how the mission came to minister to victims of abuse.

Fr. Nicolaie writes about discussions and prayers from those gathered on a typical Friday afternoon at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.

Fr. Nicolaie writes about language and communication--reflections on the Friday before Pentecost at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Listen to reflections about the rich young man, written by Fr. Nicolaie.