The Path - Thursday, Sep 02, 2010

Acts 17:10-12

Changing With the Wind

Fr. Ted encourages us to keep our moral compasses set firmly on Christ.

Ruth - Part I

Dr. Constantinou continues her series, "Introduction to the Bible." In this episode, lesson 83, she discusses the book of Ruth.

Sep 02 - Martyr Mamas Of Caesarea In Cappadocia And His parents, Martyrs Theodotus And Rufina

Military Typology and Putting on the Armor of God

In this episode, Fr. Jerome Cwinklinski, an Orthodox Chaplain and a Captain in the Navy currently assigned to Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton in Southern California, discusses points of interest to our Orthodox service personnel on military typology and putting on the armor of God.

Dormition

Fr. Peter plays the song "Sew My Soul" by Sharmane and then shares his homily on the Dormition of the Theotokos.

Jesus - Cornerstone, Shrine, and Temple

Several places in Holy Scripture, there are architectural images given to describe our Lord. Fr. Thomas reflects on them in today's episode.

Vestment Book I

Kh. Krista begins reading from her book-in-progress on the origins and traditions of Orthodox vestments.

Good Marriage: Romantic Love - The Double-Edged Sword

Fr. George shows that the sensual aspects of human love are the starting point and foundation for the fullness of love yet to be achieved.

The Path - Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010

Acts 17:5-9

Sanctification of Life: Part I

Fr. John FInley begins a new series, "The Sanctification of Life: A Discussion of the Major Sacraments of the Church."

Sep 01 - Holy New Martyr Angelis

A New Year for Missions Work

Bobby Maddex interviews Kenneth Kidd, the Annual Gifts Officer for the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (or OCMC), about the ways in which we can all help support missions work in the upcoming new church year.

The Path - Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010

Acts 17:1-4

Aug 31 - St. Gennadius, Patriarch Of Constantinople and St. Aidan Of Lindisfarne

The Path - Monday, Aug 30, 2010

September 5, 2010: Matthew 22:35-46, Told for Younger Children

September 5, 2010: Matthew 22:35-46, Read for Older Children

Acts 16:35-40

Aug 30 - Synaxis Of Serbian Hierarchs

Our Intimate Union with Christ (Matthew 22:1-14)

The scriptures are replete with examples describing the union between God and His people as a marriage. Fr Tom teaches us that the intimate union God desires to have with us begins with our baptism. It's up to us, however, to keep our garment undefiled in order to worthily partake of the eternal Marriage Supper of the Lamb with His Bride. (Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Beheading of St John the Baptist)

Rendering the Text

In today's episode, Dr. Kouri helps us with the communication of the text in our chanting to be sure we are conveying the theology of the music.

Time And History

Returning to a topic that is often mentioned on Glory to God, Fr. Stephen suggests that Christianity is not just a "historical" religion, but something far more.

Readings From Under The Grapevine: The Chronicles Of Narnia - Program 79

The Magician’s Nephew, from The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, Chapter 6

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Dueling Deacons From The “Old Country”

Fr. Joseph interviews two Deacons of the Church – both hailing from, ahem, the “Old Country” – that is, one was reared in middle Tennessee and the other was born and raised in the hills of West Virginia [rimshot]. Enjoy!

Readings From Under The Grapevine - Program 165

A Book of Angels by Marigold Hunt, Chapter 11 (Sophia Institute Press, 2004).

The Path - Friday, Aug 27, 2010

Acts 16:27-34

Aug 27 - Our Holy Father Pimen The Great

The Path - Thursday, Aug 26, 2010

Acts 16:25-26

Aug 26 - Martyrs Adrian And Natalia And 23 Companions Of Nicomedia

Foundations of the Orthodox Faith - Christian Life in the World (Part 1b)

This is the conclusion of Fr. Andrew's last talk in the 4 part series - Foundations of the Orthodox Faith.

The Unrepentant Debtor

Fr. Peter plays the song "I Bow Down" by Sharmane and then shares his homily from the Sunday of the Unrepentant Debtor.

Temple Grandin

Frederica discusses the book Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin.

Smart Marriage: Staying Focused

Fr. George suggests cognitive guidelines to improve marital communication.

The Path - Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010

Acts 16:19-24

Aug 25 - Holy Apostle Titus Of The Seventy

The Path - Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010

Acts 16:16-18

Aug 24 - Hieromartyr Eutyches

A Vision of Unity

Fr. Thomas Hopko gives one Orthodox Christian's understanding of unity.

Dormition

Fr. Ted speaks on the feast of the Dormition, encouraging us to look at Mary's obedient spirit as an example of the Christian life.

The Path - Monday, Aug 23, 2010

August 29, 2010: Mark 6:14-30, Told for Younger Children

August 29, 2010: Mark 6:14-30, Read for Older Children