http://odeo.com/channels/2121401-A-Word-from-the-Holy-Fathers no Reflections on Orthodoxy in its Patristic and Monastic Heritage - The "A Word from the Holy Fathers" Podcast offers a weekly reflection on the writings of the Church Fathers, their significance, and their insights for the life of Orthodox Christians in every age. Reflections on Orthodoxy in its Patristic and Monastic Heritage - The "A Word from the Holy Fathers" Podcast offers a weekly reflection on the writings of the Church Fathers, their significance, and their insights for the life of Orthodox Christians in every age. Reflections on Orthodoxy in its Patristic and Monastic Heritage en-us 40 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:56:30 -0800 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:56:30 -0800 Matthew Steenberg and Conciliar Media Ministries religion, History, Spirituality, Christianity, christian, faith, Church, fathers, Orthodox, monasticism, early, apostolic Religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25428824-St-John-of-the-Ladder-on-Seeking-a-Suitable-Way-of-Life St John of the Ladder, whom we normally read during Great Lent, is a Father who offers practical guidance to Christian life of every moment. In this week’s broadcast, Fr Dcn Matthew explores a series of passages from Step 1 of St John’s Ladder to Paradise, on the specific issue of the universal calling of the Christian life, coupled with the need for each person to seek out a suitable way of life for the spiritual struggle to be exercised. St John of the Ladder, whom we normally read during Great Lent, is a Father who offers practical guidance to Christian life of every moment. In this week’s broadcast, Fr Dcn Matthew explores a series of passages from Step 1 of St John’s Ladder to Paradise, on the specific issue of the universal calling of the Christian life, coupled with the need for each person to seek out a suitable way of life for the spiritual struggle to be exercised. St John of the Ladder, whom we normally read during Great Lent, is a Father who offers practical guidance to Christian life of every moment. In this week’s broadcast, Fr Dcn Matthew explores a series of passages from Step 1 of St John’s Ladder to Paradise, on the specific issue of the universal calling of the Christian life, coupled with the need for each person to seek out a suitable way of life for the spiritual struggle to be exercised. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25428824 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:56:30 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25394230-St-Cyprian-on-Cain-Abel-and-True-Self-Sacrifice What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25394230 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:07 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25412184-St-Cyprian-on-Cain-Abel-and-True-Self-Sacrifice What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25412184 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:07 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25377102-Defeating-the-Slavery-of-%E2%80%9CBad-Habits%E2%80%9D Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25377102 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:11 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25412185-Defeating-the-Slavery-of-%E2%80%9CBad-Habits%E2%80%9D Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25412185 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:11 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25412186-The-Contours-of-Christian-Love Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25412186 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:18 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25311708-The-Contours-of-Christian-Love Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25311708 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:18 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25292364-From-the-Bone-of-Adam-St-Irenaeus-on-the-Creation-of-Eve The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25292364 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:00:08 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25273957-From-the-Bone-of-Adam-St-Irenaeus-on-the-Creation-of-Eve The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25273957 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:00:08 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25234848-Back-to-Forgiveness As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25234848 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:00:52 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25268953-Back-to-Forgiveness As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25268953 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:00:52 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25154381-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25154381 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25218484-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25218484 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25059386-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25059386 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:36 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24976767-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24976767 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:36 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25117901-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25117901 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:36 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25114597-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25114597 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:36 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25150478-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25150478 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:26 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25144184-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25144184 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:26 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24933737-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24933737 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:11 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24967573-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24967573 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:11 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24967574-St-John-Chrysostom-Practical-Guidance-on-Dealing-with-Others St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,24967574 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25117902-St-John-Chrysostom-Practical-Guidance-on-Dealing-with-Others St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,25117902 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24901584-St-John-Chrysostom-Practical-Guidance-on-Dealing-with-Others St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,24901584 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25114598-St-John-Chrysostom-Practical-Guidance-on-Dealing-with-Others St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,25114598 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24867330-St-Nicholas-Cabasilas-on-the-Trisagion-Hymn In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,24867330 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25117903-St-Nicholas-Cabasilas-on-the-Trisagion-Hymn In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,25117903 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24900562-St-Nicholas-Cabasilas-on-the-Trisagion-Hymn In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,24900562 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25114599-St-Nicholas-Cabasilas-on-the-Trisagion-Hymn In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,25114599 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24831584-St-Gregory-of-Nyssa-on-Emulating-the-Fortuitous-Birth-of-Moses In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,24831584 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:00:37 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25117904-St-Gregory-of-Nyssa-on-Emulating-the-Fortuitous-Birth-of-Moses In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,25117904 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:00:37 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24900563-St-Gregory-of-Nyssa-on-Emulating-the-Fortuitous-Birth-of-Moses In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,24900563 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:00:37 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25114600-St-Gregory-of-Nyssa-on-Emulating-the-Fortuitous-Birth-of-Moses In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,25114600 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:00:37 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24792079-St-Cyprian-on-the-Community-of-the-Lord%E2%80%99s-Prayer What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,24792079 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:54 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25117905-St-Cyprian-on-the-Community-of-the-Lord%E2%80%99s-Prayer What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,25117905 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:54 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24900564-St-Cyprian-on-the-Community-of-the-Lord%E2%80%99s-Prayer What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,24900564 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:54 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25114601-St-Cyprian-on-the-Community-of-the-Lord%E2%80%99s-Prayer What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,25114601 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:54 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24753578-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-2 Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24753578 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25117906-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-2 Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,25117906 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24900565-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-2 Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24900565 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25114602-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-2 Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,25114602 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24753591-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-1 Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24753591 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:47:43 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25117907-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-1 Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,25117907 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:47:43 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24900566-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-1 Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24900566 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:47:43 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25114603-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-1 Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast (37 min.); part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,25114603 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:47:43 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25268959-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-1 Special extended-length broadcast; part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast; part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast; part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,25268959 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:47:31 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25263842-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-1 Special extended-length broadcast; part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast; part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Special extended-length broadcast; part 1 of 2. In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,25263842 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:47:31 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/25117908-St-Basil-the-Great-on-Moses%E2%80%99s-Words-%E2%80%9CBe-Attentive-to-Yourself%E2%80%9D-Part-3 In the final of our three-part series on St Basil’s reflection on Moses’s words, Fr Matthew explores the saint’s culmination on the theme: Can we come to know not only ourselves, but also God and the whole of His creation, through adhering to Moses’s command? In the final of our three-part series on St Basil’s reflection on Moses’s words, Fr Matthew explores the saint’s culmination on the theme: Can we come to know not only ourselves, but also God and the whole of His creation, through adhering to Moses’s command? In the final of our three-part series on St Basil’s reflection on Moses’s words, Fr Matthew explores the saint’s culmination on the theme: Can we come to know not only ourselves, but also God and the whole of His creation, through adhering to Moses’s command? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,25117908 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:00:48 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24900567-St-Basil-the-Great-on-Moses%E2%80%99s-Words-%E2%80%9CBe-Attentive-to-Yourself%E2%80%9D-Part-3 In the final of our three-part series on St Basil’s reflection on Moses’s words, Fr Matthew explores the saint’s culmination on the theme: Can we come to know not only ourselves, but also God and the whole of His creation, through adhering to Moses’s command? In the final of our three-part series on St Basil’s reflection on Moses’s words, Fr Matthew explores the saint’s culmination on the theme: Can we come to know not only ourselves, but also God and the whole of His creation, through adhering to Moses’s command? In the final of our three-part series on St Basil’s reflection on Moses’s words, Fr Matthew explores the saint’s culmination on the theme: Can we come to know not only ourselves, but also God and the whole of His creation, through adhering to Moses’s command? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,24900567 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:00:48 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://odeo.com/episodes/24704727-St-Basil-the-Great-on-Moses%E2%80%99s-Words-%E2%80%9CBe-Attentive-to-Yourself%E2%80%9D-Part-3 In the final of our three-part series on St Basil’s reflection on Moses’s words, Fr Matthew explores the saint’s culmination on the theme: Can we come to know not only ourselves, but also God and the whole of His creation, through adhering to Moses’s command? In the final of our three-part series on St Basil’s reflection on Moses’s words, Fr Matthew explores the saint’s culmination on the theme: Can we come to know not only ourselves, but also God and the whole of His creation, through adhering to Moses’s command? In the final of our three-part series on St Basil’s reflection on Moses’s words, Fr Matthew explores the saint’s culmination on the theme: Can we come to know not only ourselves, but also God and the whole of His creation, through adhering to Moses’s command? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,24704727 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:00:48 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic