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Cloud of Witnesses Radio
Frankenstein Christianity (Buffet Style) vs Ancient Faith | Or A Cop and A Priest Walk Into a Cafe

Cloud of Witnesses Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 29:30 Transcription Available


“I've built my own faith from spare parts.”If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Our guest calls it “Frankenstein Christianity”—picking what feels good, discarding what doesn't. After years of debates and burnout, he unplugged from church, Bible studies, and Christian content altogether… until one unexpected YouTube video on Orthodox church architecture broke through. For the first time, he saw a faith that engages all five senses—where every line, light, icon, and hymn points to Christ.Hosted by Jeremy Jeremiah, Mario Andrew, James St. Simon, and special guest Eddie G.Then came his first Divine Liturgy: the “spiritual punch” of incense, the priest turning to ask the people's forgiveness, and the ancient exchange—“Christ is in our midst.”  “He is and ever shall be.”He wept: “These people believe Jesus is really here. Why haven't I been like this?”Along the way, the so-called “problem areas” (Mary, icons, censers, traditions) snapped into focus. Torn from their purpose they can look foreign; rooted in the Incarnation, they become signposts to the living God. Orthodoxy doesn't bend to modern preferences—it invites us into ancient, Christ-centered worship that has remained steady for centuries.In this episode you'll hear:How “Frankenstein Christianity” gives way to received, embodied worshipWhy faith + works in James 2 describes a living, grace-energized faithWhat the Church means by theosis (2 Peter 1:4)—and why it's not “earning” salvationHow Mary, icons, and tradition function as Incarnation theology, not add-onsPractical first steps toward a stable rule of prayer (Scripture, Psalms, Jesus Prayer)Who this is for:Christians weary of performative spirituality, Protestants curious about the apostolic faith, and anyone wondering if the ancient path might be what your soul has been searching for.Subscribe to Cloud of Witnesses for more conversations where ancient faith meets real life.Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses Radio on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTokPlease leave a comment with your thoughts!

Saint of the Day
Our Holy Father Sergius of Radonezh

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


'Our righteous Father Sergius was born in Rostov, north of Moscow, about the year 1314. Named Bartholomew in baptism, he was brought up in Radonezh, and at the death of his parents he withdrew to the wilderness to become a monk. It is notable that without having been trained in a monastery, he was of such a spiritual stature as to be able to take up the perilous eremitical life from the beginning, without falling into delusion or despondency. When he had endured with courage the deprivations of the solitary life, other monks began to come to him, for whom he was made abbot against his will. On the counsel of Philotheus, Patriarch of Constantinople, he organized his monks according to the cenobitic life, appointing duties to each. While Anthony and Theodosius of Kiev, and the other righteous Fathers before Sergius, had established their monasteries near to cities, Sergius was the leader and light of those who went far into the wilderness, and after his example the untrodden forests of northern Russia were settled by monks. When Grand Duke Demetrius Donskoy was about to go to battle against the invading Tartars, he first sought the blessing of Saint Sergius, through whose prayers he was triumphant. Saint Sergius was adorned with the highest virtues of Christ-like humility and burning love for God and neighbor, and received the gift of working wonders, of casting out demons, and of discretion for leading souls to salvation. When he served the Divine Liturgy, an Angel served him visibly; he was also vouchsafed the visitation of the most holy Theotokos with the Apostles Peter and John. He was gathered to his Fathers on September 25, 1392. At the recovery of his holy relics on July 5th, 1422, his body and garments were found fragrant and incorrupt. His life was written by the monk Epiphanius, who knew him.' (Great Horologion)

Saint of the Day
Our Venerable Father Joseph of Zaonikiev Monastery

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025


He was a peasant named Hilarion in the district of Vologda, and lived a simple, laboring life until he began to lose his sight. Not despairing, Hilarion went to all the churches nearby and asked that services of intercession be offered for him. One day, during the Divine Liturgy, Hilarion beheld a man in white clothing who told him that his name was Cosmas, blessed him, and told him that he would soon be healed. The next day Hilarion was going to church again and the Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian appeared to him along with an icon of the Mother of God. A voice from the icon said that the people must cleanse the place where he stood and erect a cross there. Upon venerating the icon, Hilarion was instantly and completely healed. Returning to his village, he joyfully told what had happened. The villagers cleansed the place, as commanded in Hilarion's vision, set up a cross, and built a chapel to house the icon, which began to work many miracles. When the bishop learned of these events, he determined to found a monastery on that spot, and made Hilarion the first monk, giving him the name of Joseph. Saint Joseph spent the next thirty years there in prayer and great asceticism: he would spend the winter nights without sleep, standing in prayer before the miraculous icon of the Theotokos. He reposed in peace and was buried in the chapel that he and his fellow-villagers had built years before.

Cloud of Witnesses Radio
I Will Never Become Orthodox & Days Away From Sola Scriptura Tattoo: Then Eddie Discovered Orthodoxy

Cloud of Witnesses Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 19:08 Transcription Available


“Never Orthodox.” Famous last words.“I will never become Orthodox.”  And he meant it. He was days away from getting Sola Scriptura tattooed on his kneecaps—ink as conviction—when his closest friend, James St. Simon, entered the Orthodox Church. The line he'd sworn by began to wobble.What changed him wasn't a debate or a takedown. It was prayer.  Join Cloud of Witnesses discussion between Jeremy Jeremiah, Mario Andrew, James St. Simon, and special guest, Orthodox Catechumen, Eddie.  “My heart has always been about prayer,” Eddie says. “My Protestant background told me to pray. Orthodoxy showed me how to pray.” He found “step one” clarity—morning and evening prayers, psalms on the lips, a simple rule that steadied the heart when emotions ran thin. Prayer moved from improvisation to communion.Others recognized the same hunger. James realized his spontaneous prayers had drifted into performance—aimed at people, not God. Mario found freedom from the anxious loop of “Am I saying enough? Am I praying right?” The ancient patterns didn't smother the Spirit; they formed the heart—Scripture-soaked, Christ-centered, time-tested.Then came the moment Eddie couldn't shake. During the Divine Liturgy, his two-year-old tried to make the sign of the cross—clumsy, sincere, unforgettable.“This is why Christianity outlasts civilizations and fashions,” Eddie reflects. “It isn't just for us—it's for them, when we're gone.”The man who almost branded Sola Scriptura into his skin is now learning the rhythms of ancient Christianity—not rejecting Scripture, but receiving it within the prayer-shaped life of the Church. The vow “never Orthodox” didn't end in an argument. It ended in adoration.If you've ever said your own version of “never,” or longed for a prayer life that's deeper than resolve and stronger than mood, Eddie's journey is your invitation. Look again at the ancient paths.Subscribe for more stories that bridge ancient faith and modern discipleship, and consider supporting us on Patreon for uncut conversations and extended testimonies.Find an Orthodox Church near you today. Visit https://www.antiochian.org/home Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses Radio on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTok.Please leave a comment with your thoughts!

What God is Not
SECRETS Part II

What God is Not

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 51:55


This week Fr. Michael continues his topic on Secrets of the Liturgy Revealed, talking about the prayers that are prayed quietly by the priest during Divine Liturgy. He and Mother Natalia talk about some of their favorite prayers and reflect on the beauty of them.References:Secrets of the Liturgy Revealed!!!Register for the Bridegroom's Banquet!Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSend us a textSupport the show

Father Simon Says
Liturgical Music - Father Simon Says - September 16, 2025

Father Simon Says

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 51:11


Bible Study: Luke 7:11 - 4:41 Break 1 Letters Jonathan – If you get a lot out of the Divine Liturgy, find a Byzantine Catholic Church. -25:12 What should the Eucharistic Minister do if the Precious Blood is spilled? - 33:34 Break 2 Word of the Day - “Household” - 37:10 Phones: Mark: The Sisters in catholic schools said that a classic is something that doesn't age or become irrelevant. - 38:33 Mike - where's the definitive authority on singing in mass - 46:51

The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy September 14, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

Saint of the Day
Hieromartyr Autonomus, bishop of Italy (313)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025


He fled from Italy to Bithynia during Diocletian's persecutions. In Bithynia he converted so many pagans to faith in Christ that those whose hearts remained hard rose up against him and, while he was celebrating the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Archangel Michael, slew him at the altar, killing many other worshipers with him. Two hundred years after his death, he appeared to a soldier named John, who unearthed his relics and found them to be completely incorrupt.

The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy September 7, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

What God is Not
SECRETS OF THE LITURGY REVEALED!!!

What God is Not

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 58:31


This week Fr. Michael walks through some of the prayers that the priest prays during Divine Liturgy that the congregation does not hear. He talks about some of the intention behind the prayers, including when the celebrant is asking his fellow priests to pray for him.Register for the Bridegroom's Banquet!Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSend us a textSupport the show

The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy August 31, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025


OrthoAnalytika
Homily - Letting Go: The Rich Young Man and the Call to Perfection

OrthoAnalytika

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 21:10


St. Matthew 19:16-26 (Rich Young Man) Hebrews 9:1-7 In this homily, Father Anthony reflects on the Gospel of the rich young man, reminding us that salvation is more than meeting a minimum standard—it is a lifelong journey toward holiness. He shows how Christ gently leads us beyond comfort, calling us to surrender our attachments, whether wealth, time, opinions, or fears, in order to live in love and trust before God. Through the practice of kenosis, or self-emptying, we learn to soften our hearts, grow in grace, and allow Christ to transform us into His likeness. NOTE: The prayer that Fr. Anthony references at the beginning of the homily is: "The Holy Spirt shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee." It is from St. Luke 1:35, with the Archangel Gabriel pronouncing this blessing upon the Virgin Mary.  As Fr. Anthony notes, the Orthodox Church uses this blessing liturgically during the Divine Liturgy.

The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy August 24, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

OrthoAnalytika
Homily - Creating a Culture of Holiness

OrthoAnalytika

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 23:26


St. Matthew 18:23-35 (The Unforgiving Servant) I Corinthians 9:2-12 In this homily, Father Anthony explores the calling of Christians not only to pursue personal holiness, but also to help cultivate a culture of holiness that shapes the life of the parish and the wider world. Using the Divine Liturgy as our pattern, he explains how intentional practices—such as the placement of prayers, offerings, and the way we relate to one another—form habits that naturally move us toward mercy, patience, and love. Reflecting on the parable of the unforgiving servant and St. Paul's guidance to the early Church, Father Anthony shows that true salvation is not simply release from debt, but the ongoing transformation of our hearts and relationships into the likeness of Christ.

The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy August 17, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

Daily Philokalia
Liturgical Catechesis: 8. The Divine Liturgy (6) - The Liturgy and the Bible

Daily Philokalia

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 16:33


The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy August 10, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

OrthoAnalytika
Divine Liturgy - 03 August 2025

OrthoAnalytika

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 61:14


This recording of the Divine Liturgy (Christ the Saviour, Anderson SC) starts with the Great Doxology.  The homily and reception of communion were cut from the recording.  The sound quality isn't great - it was done with a phone sitting on an analoy off to the side.  Of course, worship is always better in person; join us when you can!  orthodoxanderson.org

Daily Philokalia
Liturgical Question: 6. The Divine Liturgy (5) - Liturgy and Education

Daily Philokalia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 19:03


The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy July 27, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

Daily Philokalia
Liturgical Catechesis: 5. The Divine Liturgy (4) - Liturgy and Education

Daily Philokalia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 19:48


The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy July 20, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

Daily Philokalia
Liturgical Catechesis: 4. The Divine Liturgy (3) - Liturgy and Education

Daily Philokalia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 25:57


The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy July 13, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

Daily Philokalia
Liturgical Catechesis: 3. The Divine Liturgy (2) - For the Life of the World

Daily Philokalia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 20:10


The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy July 6, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

Ask A Priest Live
7/3/25 - Fr. Michael Copenhagen - What Exactly Is Heaven?

Ask A Priest Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 51:24


Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Melkite (Eastern Catholic) priest, husband, and father, at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelors of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show: Are there any Rites that do not fulfill one's Sunday obligation? How can we help prepare children who are getting ready to do their first confession? Can you suggest ways that we can reach out to the young people in our parish? Can you explain how the Bible considers Jesus' resurrection to have occurred after 3 days?  What exactly is Heaven?  Does the wife of an Eastern priest have a special title? If we were to discover life on other planets, how might that affect our Catholic beliefs? After praying for healing, is it possible that a person may experience pain for a while as a result of the Lord's intervention? Does God ever change his mind? Are Eastern rite churches allowed to play or use patriotic music during The Divine Liturgy? If I drank from a water bottle before Mass that had some crumbs from my toddler in it, does that violate the Eucharistic fast? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Daily Philokalia
Liturgical Catechesis: 2. The Divine Liturgy (1) - For the Life of the World

Daily Philokalia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 27:50


The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.
Fr John Finley Catechesis: 25. The Divine Liturgy - Communion and Liturgy Ending (22)

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 29:21


Reformed Forum
Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy: A Reformed Introduction, Part 3 (Worship and the Sacraments)

Reformed Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 19:09


In this final installment of our introductory series on Eastern Orthodoxy for Reformed Christians, Camden Bucey explores Orthodox worship and sacramental theology through a Reformed lens. This episode provides a careful and charitable overview of Eastern Orthodox liturgical practices, including the Divine Liturgy, veneration of icons, and the centrality of the Eucharist. What makes Eastern Orthodox worship distinct? Why are icons and incense used? What theological principles undergird these practices? Camden discusses the symbolism of Eastern Orthodox worship while also addressing key doctrinal differences—especially concerning the second commandment, the regulative principle, and the doctrine of salvation. Whether you're a Reformed believer curious about the traditions of the East or seeking to understand why some are drawn to Orthodoxy's mystery and aesthetic, this episode offers insight, clarity, and biblical reflection. Series Part 1 (The Church and Scripture) Part 2 (The Doctrine of God and Salvation) Part 3 (Worship and the Sacraments) Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:26 – Worship and the Sacraments in Eastern Orthodoxy 01:49 – Theology of Liturgy and Participation 04:14 – Worship as Theology in Action 05:36 – Icons, Veneration, and the Second Commandment 10:02 – The Eucharist 14:09 – Reverence and Symbolism 15:33 – Prayers for the Dead 16:44 – Summary of Theological Differences 18:10 – Final Reflections

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.
Fr John Finley Catechesis: 24. The Divine Liturgy - The Anaphora (21)

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 19:20


The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy June 22, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

AP Audio Stories
Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria during Divine Liturgy

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 0:45


AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a deadly church bombing in Syria.

The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy June 15, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.
Fr John Finley Catechesis: 23. The Divine Liturgy - The Anaphora (20)

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 21:42


The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy June 8, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.
Fr John Finley Catechesis: 22. Divine Liturgy - The Liturgy of the Faithful (19)

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 17:55


The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy June 1, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.
Fr John Finley Catechesis: 21. The Divine Liturgy: The Shape of the Liturgy (18)

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 12:26


The Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy May 18, 2025

The Divine Liturgy

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025


Livestream church services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) in Chicago.

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.
Fr John Finley Catechesis: 19. The Divine Liturgy: The Shape of the Liturgy(17)

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 18:38


St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Christian Church Lexington, Ma Podcast
Main Sermon & Spring GA Parish Priest Report - May 4 2025

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Christian Church Lexington, Ma Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 22:46


On Sunday, May 4 our Parish Family held our Spring General Assembly.  Fr. Demetri offered his sermon and his report to the faithful at the end of The Divine Liturgy.Some highlights:Paschal Season and the beauty we find at this time of yearSpecial Thank you‘sGreat and Holy Week & PaschaA few ministriesAdult Education

No Other Foundation
Baptismal Liturgies

No Other Foundation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025


In many Orthodox churches, baptisms are done privately and almost secretly: after the morning Divine Liturgy at which the entire church community was present had concluded and all the people had left, a few people remained behind—or perhaps, if they had not been at the Liturgy, came to church deliberately late to attend the private family baptism to which they had been invited. If Liturgy began at 9.30 am and concluded at 11.00 am and if the people had all dispersed after the post-Liturgy coffee hour, then a baptism would be held in the now empty church around 1.00 or 2.00 pm.

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.
Catechesis on Worship: 18. The Divine Liturgy - The Shape of the Liturgy (16)

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 15:08


The Hake Report
Falling into the pit | Tue 4-15-25

The Hake Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 114:01


Track meet suspect got house arrest! These people's politicians are a MESS! Everybody falling into the pit of anger. Busy calls today!The Hake Report, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 ADTIMESTAMPS* (0:00:00) Start* (0:01:25) It's a big mess* (0:09:50) Hey, guys! Henley* (0:11:33) DAVID, Ocala, FL: Boston councilman; Karmelo Anthony* (0:21:34) DAVID story: "Foreigner"* (0:23:37) Taking sides on Karmelo Anthony* (0:29:35) WILLIAM III, CA: these different situations, these black gals* (0:36:09) WILLIAM: China is shut down* (0:36:55) Supers/Coffees… Nicknames, s— harassment* (0:46:15) MARK, L.A.: Communist takeover incoming* (0:52:12) MAZE, Dayton, OH: Your history is your problem* (1:03:47) RICK Pt 1, Hampton, VA: Track meet incident* (1:09:13) JEFF, LA: Building the country; Karmelo bail* (1:13:11) JEFF: China tariffs, Cutting regulations* (1:23:03) JEFF: L.A. city council meeting trolls* (1:24:28) RICK Pt 2: Leaving black cities; Gary, Indiana* (1:31:14) Coffee: Haterrrr* (1:36:42) STEV'N, MD: A BUNCH OF MESS!* (1:48:20) Psalters - "The Lord's Prayer" - 2006, Divine Liturgy of the Wretched ExilesLINKSBLOG https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2025/4/15/the-hake-report-tue-4-15-25PODCAST / Substack HAKE NEWS from JLP https://www.thehakereport.com/jlp-news/2025/4/15/jlp-tue-4-15-25Hake is live M-F 9-11a PT (11-1CT/12-2ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 https://www.thehakereport.com/showVIDEO YouTube - Rumble* - Facebook - X - BitChute (Live) - Odysee*PODCAST Substack - Apple - Spotify - Castbox - Podcast Addict*SUPER CHAT on platforms* above or BuyMeACoffee, etc.SHOP - Printify (new!) - Spring (old!) - Cameo | All My LinksJLP Network: JLP - Church - TFS - Nick - Joel - Punchie Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe

Philokalia Ministries
The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily I, Part VI

Philokalia Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 57:46


Saint Isaac the Syrian begins his teaching with a gentle reminder that liberation from material things, that is, our attachment to the things of this world and placing them above God, is a slow process that involves great toil. Yet, this is the common order of things. In our journey, we often have to break loose of the mooring of those things that prevent us from loving. And so Isaac teaches us that righteous activity involves comprehending what God has revealed to us and then embodying it through action - praxis. Even as we make gains our memory of past sins and failures often brings grief to the soul. We shouldn't be discouraged by this, St. Isaac tells us, but we must simply allow these recollections to lead us to greater repentance and gratitude for God‘s mercy. Yet all of this is but a prelude to Isaac asking us an important question: Do you desire to commune with God by perceiving the love and the mercy that He reveals not just with the mind or the senses but through faith and experience?  Do you desire God? Do you desire Love? If our answer to this question is “yes” then Isaac tells us we must pursue mercy: “For when something that is like unto God is found in you, then that holy beauty is depicted by Him.“ We begin to see and comprehend the mercy and love of God by loving as he loves; by going beyond the limitations and the confines of our own understanding.  Such spiritual unity once unsealed incessantly blazes in the heart with ardent longing. The soul‘s divine vision, Isaac tells us, unites one to God and the heart becomes awestruck; filled with wonder at what no eye has seen or mind could imagine outside of the grace of God. The path to divine love first begins by showing compassion in some proportion to the Father's perfection. As Christ tells us, “Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect, be merciful as your Heavenly Father is merciful“ The dignity and destiny that is ours, the life and love into which God draws us should be what we pursue the most in life. To desire God, to give free reign to an urgent longing for Him brings about our transformation. Desire is our path to the Kingdom within. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:15:08 Callie Eisenbrandt: I'll take your books Father!!

What God is Not
Knowing and Praying With Jesus

What God is Not

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 67:12


This week Fr. Michael talks about the importance of knowing Jesus and encountering Him in prayer. He talks about the need to encounter Him in our regular devotions like Divine Liturgy, Mass, Rosary, etc., but how we must also seek Him out in one-on-one prayer. Fr. Michael talks about resting in Jesus and the importance of that as we continue our spiritual journey.Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSend us a textSupport the show

Issues, Etc.
The Gospel in the Divine Liturgy, Part 3 – Dr. John Bombaro, 2/13/25 (0441)

Issues, Etc.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 24:49


Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN Encountering Christ Through the Liturgy The post The Gospel in the Divine Liturgy, Part 3 – Dr. John Bombaro, 2/13/25 (0441) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

The History of Byzantium
Episode 318 - Orthodox Questions with Father John Strickland. Part 1

The History of Byzantium

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 57:10


This episode is brought to you by Telepaideia, a collection of live online courses in Latin, Ancient Greek, and the classical humanities offered by The Paideia Institute. Visit www.paideiainstitute.org/telepaideia to browse the course catalogue and register! It's my pleasure today to welcome back Father John Strickland to the podcast. Four episodes ago we talked in detail about the Divine Liturgy and its place at the heart of Byzantine life. I put out the call for listeners to ask questions. Particularly those of us not familiar with Orthodoxy or ecclesiastical issues in general. And Father Strickland has kindly returned to answer them. The questions are wide ranging and so demand thorough answers which Father John provides. So we decided to split them over two episodes. Today we tackle the Orthodox view on salvation and purgatory. As well as the role of the Ecumenical Patriarch and thoughts on the Byzantine understanding of how the divine played a role in daily life. Then we finish with the Orthodox view of Catholicism, Church Union and evangelisation. John is the pastor of an Orthodox Church in Poulsbo in Washington State. He wrote a four-volume series about the history of Christian civilization called Paradise and Utopia. He's also recorded a podcast of the same name as an accompaniment to the books which you can find wherever you get your podcasts or at www.ancientfaith.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Issues, Etc.
The Gospel in the Divine Liturgy, Part 2 – Dr. John Bombaro, 2/6/25 (0371)

Issues, Etc.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 26:06


Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN Gospel Safebox The post The Gospel in the Divine Liturgy, Part 2 – Dr. John Bombaro, 2/6/25 (0371) first appeared on Issues, Etc..