Facing Our Needs

Jesus Christ reaches out to each of us in 2012, just as He did 2,000 years ago. However, he does not always give us immediately what we ask for as soon as we ask for His help in our lives.

I Peter 4:7

Our Father among the Saints Nikolai, Archbishop and Enlightener of Japan

Stranger Moon, Chapters Five and Six

Stranger Moon, a novel by Heather Zydek, Chapters five and six (Moth Wing Press, 2012).

Saint George and the Dragon

Saint George and the Dragon by Jim Forest, illustrated by Vladislav Andrejev (St Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2011).

Pride

Febrero 3, 2012

The Path - Friday, Feb 03, 2012

The Childhood of Jesus

As we celebrate the Feast of the Entry into the Temple of our Lord, Fr. Tom reflects on the childhood of Jesus. What we know, what we don't know, and what we can surmise.

Five Great Mysteries

In the tiniest of fragments is the wholeness of truth: What a relic can teach us.

I Peter 4:6

The Meeting of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ

The Domestic Church

Febrero 2, 2012

The Path - Thursday, Feb 02, 2012

Interview with Archbishop Joseph of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America

AFR podcaster Fr. Josiah Trenham serves as a member of the Secretariat of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America. He was commissioned by that body to conduct interviews with each of the Hierarchs in the Assembly of Bishops over the course of the next year.

Celtic Christianity: Part 14

Fr. Gabriel concludes his series on Celtic Christianity with a discussion of the Celtic church as it was shaped by the unique spirituality found in Celtic lands.

Faith from the Inside Out

Our faith cannot be imposed from the outside in. In this week's episode, Fr. Richard speaks of how an authentic Christian life can be grown from the inside out.

Raising Children Disposed to Peace: Part 6

Fr. George discusses the biblical story of the Canaanite woman and then turns his attention to some other possible deterrents to bullying.

Let the Cooking Begin

In this episode, Rita shares a story from a monk that explains what is needed to cook. Whether you currently do not cook and know you need to start or are an avid cook, the wisdom in this story will provide you with a way to look at cooking as a component of our spiritual life. 

I Peter 4:4-5

Our Holy Mother Brigid of Kildare

The Fear of Love

Febrero 1, 2012

The Path - Wednesday, Feb 01, 2012

Prayer of the Heart in this Vale of Tears

The Canaanite woman. Learn more about Patristic Nectar Publications.

Our Great High Priest: The Church Is the New Temple

Dr. Margaret Barker, an independent scholar who has developed an approach to biblical studies now known as "Temple Theology," delivers the Fr. Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary.

Bishops - Part 27: The 7th Ecumenical Council part 3

Fr. Tom continues his look at the canons of the 7th Ecumenical Council including those that have to do with the books written by the iconoclasts, relics in the altar, and the financial affairs of the Church.

Enero 31, 2012

I Peter 4:3b

Marcella of Rome

Being a Christian

The Path - Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012

Intercessory Prayer: The Last Hope for the World - Part 1

In this new 10 part series, Fr. John introduces his topic which relates the necessity of intercessory prayer to the world circumstances we face.

Distance Learning at the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies

Bobby Maddex interviews Costas (Constantinos Athanasopoulos), the Director of Distance Learning at the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in the UK, and Michael Basham, a recent graduate of this distance-learning program.

Zacchaeus

Fr. Pat reflects on the story of Zacchaeus under three considerations: creativity, intuition, and incorporation.

Love the Most Excellent Way

The Supremacy of Love: Part one of seven. Learn more about Patristic Nectar Publications.

Zacchaeus – from a sermon of St. John Maximovitch

Lessons from the story of Zacchaeus.

Anger

Anger - express it or repress it? Dr. Al Rossi gives us guidance and helps us understand the healthy and Christ-like alternatives.

I Peter 4:3a

Enero 30, 2012

Saint Peter, King of Bulgaria

Bishops

The Path - Monday, Jan 30, 2012

February 5, 2012: Luke 18:10-14, Told for Younger Children

February 5, 2012: Luke 18:10-14, Read for Older Children

Enero 29, 2012

Today is Not the Day

Work got you down? Take a few minutes to hear how work can refresh you.

Enero 28, 2012

Enero 27, 2012