Genesis 13:12-18Proverbs 14:27-15:4

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the beginning of Genesis Chapter 28

In today’s episode of Telling the Story, Fr. David imagines what St. Mary of Egypt’s angel might have to tell us about Mary’s life.

1 Kingdoms 29-31; Psalm 88:1·19; Proverbs 18:18·23; Luke 12:35·59

Matthew 2:19-24

Live stream services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago

Fr. John Kowalczyk serves as chaplain at S.C.I. Waymart’s Forensic Treatment Center. He is an executive member of the board of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), and advocates for prison inmates in need of Christ and pastoral care.

As an Orthodox Christian, is it permitted to participate on non-orthodox weddings? There seems to be a disconnect between commitment and marriage. Why? What is the Orthodox Church view on salvation. What is free will both here on this earth and the age to come.

1 Kingdoms 29-31; Psalm 88:1·19; Proverbs 18:18·23; Luke 12:35·59

Matthew 2:19-24

In the kingdom of Wallachia (in modern-day Romania) the Goths undertook a brutal persecution of Christians. A Gothic prince came to the village of Buzau and asked the villagers if any Christians lived there. They swore to him that there were none. At this, Sabbas came before the Prince and said 'Let no one swear an oath on my behalf. I am a Christi…

Matthew 2:16-18

1 Kingdoms 26-28; Psalm 87; Proverbs 18:12·17; Luke 12:1·34

He was a comic actor whose specialty was an act which mocked the Christian martyrs. But during an especially fierce persecution under the Emperor Maximian, his heart was changed in an unknown way, and during one of his performances he called out to the crowd that he was a Christian and that they must not laugh. For this, Ardalion was arrested and t…

Matthew 2:16-18

1 Kingdoms 26-28; Psalm 87; Proverbs 18:12·17; Luke 12:1·34

Matthew 2:13-15

1 Kingdoms 24, 25; Psalm 86; Proverbs 18:6·11; Luke 11:29·54

At the time of Diocletian's persecutions, he was a very old man, having served as a reader for sixteen years, then a deacon for twenty-eight years, and finally as a priest for thirty years, for a total of seventy-four years. The pagan judge put him in the Temple of Aesculapius, where large snakes were kept and worshiped as gods. Though the judge me…

Matthew 2:13-15

1 Kingdoms 24, 25; Psalm 86; Proverbs 18:6·11; Luke 11:29·54

Today we're talking about Scripture and incorporating it into our daily prayer life! What's better to help us commune with God than the Bible itself? After Scripture, we take a look at another important S in prayer - sincerity!

Today's episode focuses on how late in the healing work we can feel like we have regressed if we begin to struggle again or have emotional discomfort. Often, it is normal life stress from the present. Sometimes also, it is because we are not allowing ourselves to have normal negative emotions, for fear of what that would mean.…

In this episode, we’ll get to know St. Ignatius the God-bearer — for Ephrem’s brother!

Genesis 12:1-7Proverbs 14:15-26

Dr. Rossi explores what Jesus meant when he said, "Be ye perfect."

The last several episodes have generated a lot of questions, so Fr. Andrew and Fr. Stephen are dedicating this episode fully to taking live questions. So it’s time to remember that your phone actually makes phone calls! Give them a ring at 855-237-2346.

Matthew 2:1-12

1 Kingdoms 21:2-23:27; Psalm 85; Proverbs 18:1·5; Luke 11:1·28

1 Kingdoms 21:2-23:27; Psalm 85; Proverbs 18:1·5; Luke 11:1·28

Matthew 2:1-12

This is not the famed Isaac of Syria (commemorated Jan 28) who wrote the Ascetical Homilies, but a monk who settled in Spoleto and was famed for his holy, solitary life, his miracles, and his discernment. The people of Spoleto sought to honor him with money and other gifts, but he refused everything and withdrew to a cell in the forest. Soon a larg…

Pres. Katie and her friends, Octy and Anna, sing about the mid-Lent blues. They are “tempted to complain” but are working very very very hard to “abstain!”

"This week Dr. Jenkins explores St. Augustine's novel doctrine of predestination, how did he come to believe it, and what we should Orthodox should think of it."Orthodoxy and Education: https://tinyurl.com/OrthodoxEducationDoxamoot 2024: https://tinyurl.com/Doxamoot24Luxchristi blog for the text from today's episode: https://tinyurl.com/StAugPredes…

Genesis 10:32-11:9Proverbs 13:19-14:6

Join Michael is a discussion on our need to navigate the difficult liminal spaces in our lives with patience and discernment, as illustrated beautifully in the story of St. Mary of Egypt, and how it is possible to overcome sin and depravity to fulfill our calling to become saints and living icons of Christ.…

Fr. John Oliver reminds us of the true focus of Christian life.

Fr. John Whiteford reminds us that change begins in our hearts.

2 Kingdoms 14, 15; Psalm 92; Proverbs 20:1·5; Luke 15:11·32

2 Kingdoms 14, 15; Psalm 92; Proverbs 20:1·5; Luke 15:11·32

We discuss the purpose of our faith and close out the section on striving to be saved. Additionally we introduce the last section of chapter 13 pressing toward Jerusalem.

They were jailers in the Roman prison that held Sts Peter and Paul, and came to faith in Christ through the witness of the two holy Apostles. After receiving baptism, Processus and Martinian released the saints from prison. As the Apostles were leaving Rome, the Lord appeared to Peter on the Appian way. When Peter asked him where he was going, he r…

Genesis 9:18-10:1Proverbs 12:23-13:9

1 Kingdoms 15:10-17:33; Psalm 83; Proverbs 17:21·25; Luke 10:1·24

John 21:20-25

Matthew 1:1-17

These African Christians suffered during the persecution of the Church by the emperor Decius, during which a great many Christians denied the faith rather than suffer. These faithful few boldly upheld the Faith and, after many torments, were condemned to death by beheading. The went to their execution singing psalms and hymns of thanksgiving, and r…

Genesis 9:8-17Proverbs 12:8-22

1 Kingdoms 14:1-15:9; Psalm 82; Proverbs 17:16·20; Luke 9:37·62

This holy martyr was a married man, living in Cappadocia. During the reign of Julian the Apostate he, along with some other Christians, destroyed the pagan temple to the goddess Fortuna. (The Prologue says that it was his wedding day). For this he and his companions were cruelly tortured, then beheaded.  At that time St Basil the Great governed the…