Is the Christian life simply God doing things for you, or is there something you're supposed to do as well? In this week's episode of Get Wisdom, the Orthodox Bible study program, we cover Mark 5, looking at how Christians should respond to Christ's divine power. Click here or listen below. The accompanying study guide is available here.
Your Paschal Gift Can Still Be Doubled
Written by Fr. Christopher Metropulos
We've been able to EXTEND our Pascha Matching Campaign, so your Paschal donation to support the growth of this ministry can still be MATCHED dollar for dollar. Please join us in our mission today by calling 877-273-2348 or by using the "Donate Now" button to give through PayPal. Your gift of $25, $50 or more will make a real difference and would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
CRTL Study Guide: Worship as an Introduction to Orthodoxy
Written by Fr. John Parker
I remember early on in our investigations of Orthodoxy hearing a bewildering comparison: If one asks a western Christian what he believes, one is invited to the library. If one asks an Orthodox Christian the same, one is invited to church.
This week on Icons in Sound, we listen to two beautiful recordings of Paschal music that showcase the revival of Orthodox sacred music in Russia. Click here or listen below. Icon in Sound's complete archive is available here.
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Tuning in to the Faith: Parenting in a Materialistic World
Written by Fr. Christopher Metropulos
Our new television series on Orthodox faith and life in the modern world continues! The first episode featured His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas on religious freedom and the Ecumenical Patriarchate. In the newest episode, Kh. Maggie Hock, Director of the Department of Marriage & Parish Family Ministries for the Antiochian Archdiocese, discusses the role of media and advertising in modern life, and what Orthodox Christian parents should know about how their kids are affected. Watch Now (Real Player) >>
Overcoming Malaise Through Prayer
Written by Seraphim Danckaert
Previous episodes of Turning to the Fathers examined the Jesus Prayer and the place of the heart in the spiritual life. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses the spiritual teaching of St. Symeon the New Theologian and its application today. Click here or listen below.
OTTO: Orthodox Unity
Written by Fr. Christopher Metropulos
NEW EPISODE of Orthodox Teen Talk Online, a podcast where Orthodox teens themselves speak about the faith and real-life issues. On this episode, Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist and a group of Antiochian Orthodox teens offer their thoughts on Orthodox Unity in America. Click here or listen below.
This Week on The Ark and The Rudder
Written by Seraphim Danckaert
Coming up this week, The ARK and The Rudder continue to feature special music for the Paschal season. Also, Fr. Stephen Freeman, Kh. Maggie Hock, a new episode of Orthodox Teen Talk Online and much more.
You can still watch the liturgical services from this year's Holy Week, including the Service of Resurrection on Holy Pascha. Click here to access the complete archive.
Special Broadcasts: The Bridegroom Matins & Holy Unction
Written by Seraphim Danckaert
Several years ago, Mr. Photios Ketsetzis, the Archon Protopsaltis of the Archdiocese of America and professor of Byzantine Music at Holy Cross Seminary, chanted the Holy Week services at St. Demetrios. Listening requires RealPlayer.
As we conclude Great Lent and Holy Week and enter into the feast of Pascha, Fr. John Parker takes a deeper look at one of the main hymns of the feast, “It is the Day of Resurrection”, and how it encompasses the true meaning of Christian life in this week's CRTL study guide. Download Now >>