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A Tribute to My Father Mark Cummings

In this episode of Crime Time Inc., the hosts, Simon and Tom, welcome a special guest, Martin Lupton, a seasoned crime scene investigator. Martin shares his journey from his initial aspirations in aviation to his career switch to the police force, detailing his 31-year tenure starting in 1982. The discussion delves into significant cases he worked on, including the chilling murder of Amanda Duffy in 1992 and the harrowing case of young Mark Cummings in 2004. Martin recounts his meticulous work in forensic photography and scene examination, highlighting the critical role of initial photographs and detailed scene analysis in solving crimes. The episode provides a detailed look at the complexities and emotional challenges faced by forensic officers, underscoring the importance of thorough and methodical police work in bringing justice to victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Never quit, don't get even, get ahead, be a leader” Navy SEAL Team 1 is where Mark Cummings felt at home. You probably never met a Navy Seal before, and it's our honor to introduce you all today. So much packed into one show. We talk history, Noah's Ark (different than when Wilson told it), getting older, and current events.A don't miss episode of Cookin Up A Story with insights, adventures, and inspiration, grab a hold. Never quit!Martinez changed up his closing question and it hit us all.As always, we ask you to share ALL OF OUR EPISODES. Help us out with value for value.If you read down this far go ahead and leave a 5 star review and a message.Send us a great message and you might become a listener of the week.

Join us for a special episode of the John Patrick Podcast as we shift our focus to education and career choices. In this episode, your host Craig Flood sits down with Dr. John Patrick and his guests, Mark Cummings and his son Beck. Beck is on the cusp of high school graduation and is contemplating his journey into the world of sciences. Dr. John provides insights into Augustine College, discussing its foundation in classical liberal arts and the significance of a rich intellectual heritage. The conversation delves into the evolving meaning of "liberal" and how education has transformed over the years. As they touch on topics from philosophy and the importance of humility to the pursuit of scientific knowledge, this episode offers valuable advice for young minds entering the world of academia and beyond. Tune in to explore the intersection of education, science, and personal growth in this enlightening conversation. Learn more about Augustine College here - https://www.augustinecollege.org/   // LINKS // Website: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/ Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/ Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/ Ask Doctor John: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ask/ LINKS: https://beacons.ai/doctorjohnpatrick  

It has always been difficult for men to allow God to lead them in accord with His wisdom. There is always a part of us that wants to embrace what fits in with our judgment and view of things rather than allowing God to reveal - that is, to draw back the veil - in order that we might see the deeper truth. This is especially true when it means being drawn into the Paschal Mystery; the dying and rising of Christ and also our participation in that dying and rising. What does this mean for us, what does it mean to be faced with the abyss of sin and its darkness and to experience this darkness within our hearts? What does it mean to walk in hope even though we cannot see what lies ahead, when no light penetrates the darkness. St. John invites us to make that journey. The spiritual life takes place in the context of this tremendous mystery. It is not going to be comfortable and we will often  want to look away or rationalize why this mystery cannot or does not touch our lives. It becomes very difficult for us to trust in the mercy of God when He invites us so deeply into the mystery of our own redemption. We would still have it our own way. The path of humility and obedient love, especially as we see it manifest on the cross is always going to be a test to our faith and our desire for God. --- Text of chat during the group:  00:13:45 Cindy Moran: I am changing my name to Cindy Fitznstartz.   00:14:44 Mark Cummings:

A bizarre and terrifying crime spree has been on the rise in the UK for the past several years. In this episode, I'll share stories illustrating how acid attacks have increasingly been used to retaliate against a romantic partner once a relationship ends.  Resources:  “Acid Attacks on the Rise in the U.K.”, Joanna Kakissis/NPR, Aug 6, 2017. “Acid Attacks: What has led to the rise and how can they be stopped?”, George Mann/BBC News, July 14, 2017.  “Jealous woman is jailed for 14 years after scarring her boyfriend”, Rory Tingle/DailyMail.com, Nov 21, 2021.  “Woman jailed for acid attack on boyfriend”, Tristan Kirk/Evening Standard, Nov 19, 2021. “Man recalls moment ex-girlfriend poured acid over him while he slept”, Jamie Barlow/Nottinghamshire Live, Feb 12, 2021.  The Queen v Mark Cummings and Katie Leong, Crown Court at Leicester, March 21, 2017.  “Katie Piper's acid attacker is cleared for release”, Danny Gallagher/Daily Mail.com, Jun 18, 2020.  Links: CrimeCon - www.crimecon.com www.crimecon.co.uk - Use offer code ONCEUPON22 for 10% off your CrimeCon tickets.  Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime  Once Upon a Crime website - www.truecrimepodcast.com More about the Show:  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: https://bit.ly/OnceUponACrimePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bizarre and terrifying crime spree has been on the rise in the UK for the past several years. In this episode, I'll share stories illustrating how acid attacks have increasingly been used to retaliate against a romantic partner once a relationship ends. Resources: “Acid Attacks on the Rise in the U.K.”, Joanna Kakissis/NPR, Aug 6, 2017. “Acid Attacks: What has led to the rise and how can they be stopped?”, George Mann/BBC News, July 14, 2017. “Jealous woman is jailed for 14 years after scarring her boyfriend”, Rory Tingle/DailyMail.com, Nov 21, 2021. “Woman jailed for acid attack on boyfriend”, Tristan Kirk/Evening Standard, Nov 19, 2021. “Man recalls moment ex-girlfriend poured acid over him while he slept”, Jamie Barlow/Nottinghamshire Live, Feb 12, 2021. The Queen v Mark Cummings and Katie Leong, Crown Court at Leicester, March 21, 2017. “Katie Piper's acid attacker is cleared for release”, Danny Gallagher/Daily Mail.com, Jun 18, 2020. Links: CrimeCon - www.crimecon.com www.crimecon.co.uk - Use offer code ONCEUPON22 for 10% off your CrimeCon tickets. Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime Once Upon a Crime website - www.truecrimepodcast.com

Are the straights okay? In episode 44 of Overthink, Ellie and David dive into “heteropessimism,” the sense of disillusionment or even shame associated with heterosexuality. From viral TikTok videos to studies showing that women are less dissatisfied than men in heterosexual relationships, post #metoo society is reckoning with the everyday sexism of many relationships. Ellie and David explore the reasons for heteropessimism, consider alternatives such as political lesbianism and boys' education, and ask: how can we be attracted to things that are bad for us, and how can we break out of a heteropessimistic approach to love?Works DiscussedAsa Seresin, “On Heteropessimism”Lena Gunnarsson, The Contradictions of LoveMari Ruti, Penis Envy and Other Bad Feelings: The Emotional Costs of Everyday LifeLauren Berlant, Cruel OptimismSandra Bartky, Femininity and DominationLauren Berlant and Lee Edelman, Sex, Or the UnbearableAndrea Long Chu, “The Impossibility of Feminism”Pauline Harmange, Moi les hommes, je les détesteJack Halberstam, In A Queer Time and PlaceRonald F. Levant, Philip A. Allen, and Mei-Ching Lien, “Alexithymia in Men: How and when do emotional processing deficiencies occur?”Ronald Levant, “Desperately Seeking Language: Understanding, Assessing, and Treating Normative Male Alexithymia”Lauren Papp, Chrystyna D. Kouros, and E. Mark Cummings, “Demand-Withdraw patterns in marital conflict in the home”D.L. Vogel, S.R. Wester, M. Heesacker, and S. Madon, “Dating relationships and the demand/withdraw pattern of communication”Stephanie Coontz, “How to Make Your Marriage Gayer”Website | overthinkpodcast.comInstagram & Twitter | @overthink_podEmail |  Dearoverthink@gmail.comYouTube | Overthink podcast

Peter Guilbert joins us again to remember the time we spent in Santa Fe, at Rancho de los Golondrinas Harvest Festival Event, walking into Old Town Plaza, visiting the Palace of the Governors, a fireside event, and walking to Albuquerque. He, Kevin, and Mark Cummings braved the truly "miserable" day of hiking out of Aqua Frieta with cold rain. Just before the fireside we had a hailstorm which was fun because that is what actually happened to the Battalion while they were in Santa Fe. Rancho de las Golondrinas website: https://golondrinas.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/denny-watts-henson/message

Thank you again to all who participated in the group tonight. It was a great blessing as always and joyful.  Tonight we concluded Letter 66 of Saint Theophan to the young Anastasia. Anastasia had decided to make a pilgrimage to the monastery of Saint Sergius. Theophan offers her counsel as to how not to turn this into an act of curiosity or to reduce it to a mere stroll.  Pilgrimages involve the full self; specific sacrifices and hardships - all of which form and shape the heart. It is a reflection of our journey toward God.  She can count upon the blessings and the prayers of Sergius in this journey. However, she must continue to embrace the practices Theophan has taught her. She must pray unceasingly along the journey; the short prayers that he taught her. Above all he encourages her to memorize the Psalms or those that speak to her heart in order that she might be reciting them along the way and meditating upon them.  This journey is to be spent reflecting upon her relationship with God and the state of her heart. When she reaches her destination, she is to make a good confession and receive holy communion. The labor of her travel is meant to help sensitize her conscience in order that she might not overlook the most important thing, tears of contrition. It is such tears, rooted in the spirit of repentance, that will open the gates of heaven to her and the flood of God‘s mercy. One tear is like the renewal of baptism, cleansing the heart and restoring one's relationship with God.  She must remind herself that the most trustworthy path in this life is one of repentance and that all of heaven rejoices over someone who weeps and is contrite, feeling his sinfulness. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:23:48 Mark Cummings: I am not sure if I should feel bad that I have far less than 50,000 thoughts a day or if I should feel good that I potentially have less bad thoughts to fend off. I wonder when I lose my train of thought if those would be included in the total count for the day.   00:44:38 Ann Grimak: Thank you Father great explanation   00:44:40 Ashley Kaschl: We've kinda moved on but as a sidenote to what Father was talking about earlier...I was told, once, that BUSY is really just an acronym for “Bound Under Satan's Yolk” when it comes to daily Mass, prayer, and the spiritual life, which was definitely a gut check for me

This evening we began Letter 64 where St. Theophan discusses with Anastasia solitude as well as how to avoid boredom and idleness. Theophan is very direct and one might even say stern about this subject. The feeling of loneliness or boredom should be out of place for us if we understand our true identity. We are in reality never alone. The Lord is always close by as well as our Guardian Angel. Therefore, each time we find ourselves alone we must renew as quickly as possible the conviction that the Lord and our Guardian Angel are with us and, in fact, we must rush to take advantage of these moments. Solitude, Theophan tells her, in this spirit is sweet and he prays that she will one day desire it as Paradise on earth. He goes on to tell her that she should avoid idleness at all costs. She should keep the mind focused when her tasks of the day are complete. There are many things that we can do to help us in this regard. Best of all, however, is reading spiritual books. This is the sphere of the most serious subject of all. In it everything is new and never becomes obsolete. The more you learn, the more you will discover subjects that are yet unfamiliar.  Moving on to Letter 65, Theophan begins to share with Anastasia the writings of Saint Poemen that relate to what he has been explaining to her for a long time. Repentance and grieving over one's sins is the beginning of the divine path. “Repent, the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” A person who repents and grieves over his sins will naturally shun evil and do good. Just as a woman who grieves over the loss of her husband and weeps bitterly can think of nothing else, so a soul that weeps over the loss brought by its sin can't think of anything else but restoring their relationship with God and weeping over their fall. ---- Text of chat during the group: 00:01:58 Sheila Applegate: Hi! I can't unmute.   00:04:07 Carol Nypaver: Also, my son'd birthday (on Padre Pio's Feast).   00:19:27 Mark Cummings: a rent, typically a small one, paid by a freeholder or copyholder in lieu of services which might be required of them.   00:20:06 Mark Cummings: Idle hands are the devil's workshop   00:20:17 Eric Williams: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quit-rent   00:41:30 Fr. Miron Kerul-Kmec Jr.: St. Basil - "Do not submit your souls to corrupt melodies that come to us through the ears. Many passions that enslave us have been caused to grow in our natures by this sort of music."   00:42:01 Cathy: i agree   00:43:15 renwitter: I'm guessing this person he “knows” is himself :-D   01:21:01 renwitter: “For while all things were in quiet silence, and that night was in the midst of her swift course, 15Thine Almighty word leaped down from heaven out of thy royal throne.” One of my favorite passages. The Father communicating His Word to us in the depth of silence.   01:21:43 Carol Nypaver:

Tonight St. Theophan continues to take Anastasia through the various stages where one gradually gives  oneself over to the passion. There is no obligation to commit a sin; there is only a kind of inner self-delusion taking place. We might not commit a sin but nonetheless we are giving ourselves over to the inclination and by considering the thoughts that lead to the passion they become written upon our hearts. This being so, we inevitably become more vulnerable to future attacks. It is for this reason that we must prevent ourselves from getting to the point where we begin to pre-meditate on how to commit an act of sin. Theophan warns Anastasia that the fear of God as easily set aside as is our conscience. Both are dismissed and we move swiftly away from them in order to feel uninhibited in the committing of a sin. Having reached this stage we are unable to strike it out of our hearts easily simply through a kind of verbal denial. The inclination to the sin attaches itself to us and we begin to taste its unpleasant fruits. Grace then deserts us and we feel the weight of the sin crush us. We expect paradise from the satisfaction of the passion. We mimic Adam and Eve who gave themselves over to the delusion - “For ye shall be as gods.” However, when the delusion fails, we find ourselves simply diminished and our hearts filled with anguish and emptiness. And so, Theophan tells Anastasia that she must act quickly to banish such thoughts, desires, and feelings as soon as they manifest themselves. Procrastination is our enemy. Drive away the thought, the feeling, the desire, and the inclination toward the passion disappears.   ---- Text of chat during the group: 00:23:06 Mark Cummings: This book should be required reading in Catholic high schools 00:23:53 Joseph Muir: Sadly, I imagine that it wouldn't readily be considered, due to the author be a saint of the Orthodox Church, and not Catholic 00:24:57 Mark Cummings: sadly, probably true 00:32:46 Joseph Muir: To be fair, I do think that, in a very real sense, Eastern Christianity (including Catholicism) is Christianity's best kept secret. Point being, many simply never come in contact with some of these great writers, and some even know the Greek fathers of the church do the degree that they're commemorated on the western calendar. The difference with an Eastern Christian is that the theology of these saints is lived and breathed in the daily Byzantine prayers 00:33:50 Joseph Muir: One is far more likely to come in contact with non-Catholic luminaries like CS Lewis than St Theophane the Recluse 00:37:56 Mark Cummings: It took me 55 years to find Saint Theophan. I read 7 or so CS Lewis books by the time I was 18 00:37:58 John Clark: I think the nuns that taught at my school missed the memo on the anger passion..We were criminally assaulted numerous times....personally 20 times ....mostly beat with boards.....the last time for me was a round house sucker punch closed fist by a beefy nun in the 7th grade.. 00:39:02 Wayne Mackenzie: Agreed, including the Divine Liturgy, the hours and other prayers have the theme of repentance and purity of heart. 00:39:03 Andrew Ewell: Would Cassian's list of passions be a straightforward list across the board of the passions which the Father's have in mind? 00:40:24 Andrew Ewell: Ok 00:45:07 Joseph Muir: I'm sorry that you had to go through that, John Clark

We began with Letter 55 about Warfare with the Passions. Once again Theophan shows himself to be a magnificent teacher. He knows Anastasia well; her strengths, her background, her desire for God and - - her weaknesses, which are few, namely inexperience. She desires above all to embrace the full dignity of the Christian.  And it is this goal that Theophan wants to help her achieve. He begins to reveal to her the nature of the warfare with the passions. Often they are very attractive and so we can suddenly be drawn into them and linger in conversation with them. It is for this reason that Theophan gradually begins to teach her that she must not act with pity when it comes to dealing with her own thoughts. No matter how trivial or insignificant they appear, she must immediately call upon God and drive them out of her mind. If she inadvertently falls or is overtaken by one of the passions, she should not be anxious. Rather Anastasia should humbly repent at the passion that has slipped in and then adopt measures for the future in order that she might be more guarded. One method that she must embrace is to avoid self-indulgence. It is the Traitor. Self-indulgence is to blame for all the troubles in the spiritual life. It leads us into the kind of self-pity that inclines us to give sway to our thoughts without examining them and bringing them before God for his blessing or judgment. In Letter 56 he begins to show Anastasia the slightest movements of the passions. He tells her that she has made great strides in her life and can see good and evil. But in reality she has not been tested. Again, one of her weaknesses is that she could regard stronger passions with indifference; thinking that they are no great thing or that they are not dangerous. When this happens they go from being small things to becoming large things. She will no longer be able to drive them away with a single unfavorable glance. If she wants to maintain Christian dignity, he tells her, she must become a more fierce warrior.   ---- Text of chat during the group: 00:12:46 Joseph Muir: I got to see Queen + Adam Lambert in Central Park, in September 2019, Eric

It was an extremely powerful group this evening; as one might expect in a discussion about the passions. In letter 54, Saint Theophan begins to instruct Anastasia about the nature of the passions and where they spring from in our lives. Theophan tells her that they are not part of who we are as human beings. They can be removed without destroying the soul.  In fact, he instructs her that unless we drive them out they will leave a person in ruins. When they control a human being - in many respects they become more like an animal. Their will and their consciousness are driven and controlled by what is not in accord with nature and with how God has created us. The passions, according to Theophan, arise out of the desire to please one's self, selfishness and pride. The passions are sustained by these. When we give ourselves over to them we are dragged along like a young ass on a cord behind its owner. Therefore, the Saint tells Anastasia that she must not be sparing with herself. She has been controlled by these passions even though that they have not dominated her life. He would have her understand our capacity for self-pity and so also our capacity for self-deceit. The passions can seem and make themselves seem attractive. Thus, we must, in accordance with the Scriptures, be sober and vigilant. We must watch and pray. It is this radical alertness the keeps us from falling victim to the relentless attack of the evil one which can be direct or very subtle. When you look inside of yourself you will see all the many subtle attachments that keep you from embracing the will of the Lord. This is the first thing in the struggle with the passions and she must learn this lesson well.   --- Text of chat during the group: 00:17:12 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: the best modern day book on the passions is:   Therapy of Spiritual Illness: An Introduction to the Ascetic Tradition of the Orthodox Church (Therapy of Spiritual Illness, I,II,III boxed set) Paperback – January 1, 2012 by Dr Jean-Claude Larchet 00:17:23 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: you can get it in paperback 00:17:44 Erick Chastain: I love those books! 00:38:03 Eric Williams: How, then, do we avoid the heresy of quietism? 00:45:18 Eric Williams: Sorry for being generic. ;) 00:54:23 Eric Williams: Fair point :) 00:57:10 Erick Chastain: LOL I really didn't intend to sidetrack us big time like this 00:57:29 Lilly Crystal: All amazing points :) 00:59:31 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: It is to be remembered that there is a secular definition of “passion”, for example: “Passion is a feeling of intense enthusiasm towards or compelling desire for someone or something. Passion can range from eager interest in or admiration for an idea, proposal, or cause; to enthusiastic enjoyment of an interest or activity; to strong attraction, excitement, or emotion towards a person” (Wikipedia).  Thus, we have the Western Christian definition in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, § 1767, 1773, where a “passion” is a morally neutral concept. 00:59:50 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: In the Eastern Christian definition, used here, and in the official catechism of the UGCC: Christ Our Pascha § 795, “passion” is always a vice, one of the eight capital sins.  In the East, a “passion” (from pathos in Greek) is any deadly obsession that seems to be beyond our ability to control, let alone to recognize, in ourselves.  “Passions” arise from “logismoi”, literally “thoughts”, that act on and overcome people, becoming habits of thinking, feeling-willing, and desiring over which we have little or no control.  Thus, a passion is any spiritual “cancer”, poetically described as a “death-bearing” or “soul-corrupting” sin. 01:00:09 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: Those Eastern Church Fathers, whose works were written between the 4th and 15th centuries and collected and published in the Philokalia-Добротолюбіє, list “by name a total of 248 passions and 228 virtues” (see English language edition, page 205, Volume 3).  The Greek word “pathos” can also mean and be translated as “sufferings, desires, energies, zealous activities, cravings” depending on its context. 01:01:33 Lisa Weidner: Thank you, Fr John 01:02:19 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: In 375 AD, Archdeacon Evagrius of Pontus (c. 346-399) developed a com¬pre¬hen¬sive list of eight evil assaulting “thoughts” (Greek: logismoi, Ukrain¬ian: помисли).  Through the centuries this was systematized in the East by various saints, mostly St. Maximos the Confessor (590-662).  The assaulting  “thoughts” act on and over¬come people, becoming habits or compulsions of thinking, feeling-willing, and desiring over which we end up having little or no control.  At this point, the “thoughts” are said to have become “passions” (Greek: pathеа, Ukrainian: пристрасті). 01:02:49 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: In the East, the passions are a distortion, deprivation or misdirection of the intellective, appetitive and incensive powers of the soul.  See Tables at: http://ocampr.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/the-christian-ascetic-tradition-on-dejection-and-despondency-david-holden-2004.pdf.  The “passions” enslave us and thereby are the chief cause of our sufferings.  In liberating us from sin and the effects of sin, our Lord delivers us from our passions as well as the pain which they cause.  St. Gregory the Dialogist (Pope of Rome from 590-604) would revise Evagrius' list to form what, in the West, is today more commonly known as “the Seven Deadly Vices”, or Sins. 01:03:14 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: St. John “of the Ladder” (Climacus, 579-649) was of the opinion that although the passions (пристрасті) were not directly created by God, they are still naturally good, except for akedia-listlessness, despondency.  In Step 26, 156, of his Ladder of Divine Ascent, he writes: “Nature gives us the seed for childbearing, but we have perverted this into fornication.  Nature provides us with the means of showing anger against the serpent, but we have used this against our neighbour.  Na¬ture inspires us with zeal to make us compete for the virtues, but we compete in evil.  It is natural for the soul to desire glory, but the glory on high.  It is natural to be over¬bearing, but against the demons.  Joy is also natural to us, but a joy on account of the Lord and the welfare of our neighbour.  Nature has also given us resentment, but to be used against the enemies of the soul.  We have received a desire for food, but not for profligacy.” 01:03:29 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: It is when we use our free will to misdirect the passions from the good towards the evil, that we allow the passions to gain control over us.  This, in turn, is how the thieves, or demons, are empowered by us to rob us of eternal life.  A helpful passage on this latter point regarding what demons do, is to be found in the homily at: https://www.holycross-hermitage.com/blogs/articles-sermons/sermon-for-the-sunday-of-st-john-climacus-2017 01:13:51 Mark Cummings: I hope he was talking to a do 01:13:53 Mark Cummings: dog 01:15:22 renwitter: Mark! :-D Hahhaha. LOL 01:19:19 Lilly Crystal: Pray, Hope and Don't Worry! -Padre Pio  

Tonight we picked up with Letter 48. St. Theophan begins to instruct Anastasia about how to attain Undistracted Prayer. One of the most difficult labors in the spiritual life is to settle one's thoughts. As we seek to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ we are confronted with the multiplicity of our thoughts and their unruliness. Theophan tells Anastasia that she must have firm resolve and hold on to her anxiety about this and intensify her efforts in correcting the fault of allowing her mind to wander. To pacify one's thoughts is a gift of God but nonetheless we must labor with our whole being. We must force ourselves in every good thing but especially in prayer. Theophan is very stark in his language. He does not hesitate to tell Anastasia that prayer is the most important thing in our life as human beings. In fact our whole being must become Prayer; we must be directed toward God in all that we do say and especially in how we pray. Therefore we cannot enter into prayer as a by-the-way activity or in a haphazard fashion. To do so, Theophan tells Anastasia, is a criminal offense. This language seems harsh but what he's trying to communicate to her is that prayer is fundamentally an act of justice toward God, giving Him what is His do. We have been created for Him and to share in the fullness of eternal life. There is nothing more important in this world than to live for God. ---- Text of chat during the group 00:37:24 Eric Williams: Sometimes maintaining a prayer rule feels more like a sysyphean task than herculean. ;) 00:39:28 Sheila Applegate: Add Cerbwrys 00:39:35 Sheila Applegate: Adce 00:39:57 Sheila Applegate: Cereberus spitting fire from the base. 00:40:24 Sheila Applegate: My phone is glitchy, sorry. 00:42:15 Miron: metropolitan 00:47:38 Mark Cummings: It is my dream to live next door to church 00:48:10 Eric Williams: Often it's not just a matter of how close a church is, but more whether/when it's open for prayer. :( 00:49:11 Wayne Mackenzie: There was a time when the churches were open all day 00:50:56 Mark Cummings: Not long ago I could go to adoration any time 24/7 00:51:02 Mark Cummings: pre-covid 00:51:15 Mark Cummings: I miss that 00:51:41 Wayne Mackenzie: I am talking about the 60s 00:52:26 Mark Cummings: lol- it is not often that I get to say that was before my time 00:53:07 Wayne Mackenzie: yes I am giving my age away 00:58:15 Eric Williams: “Grasp” is an interesting choice of word. The origin of the modern “comprehend”, meaning “understand”, is from Latin for “grasp”. It's as though we wrap our minds around an idea, enveloping and seizing it. It's very material, “earthy”. 01:13:45 Eric Williams: Isn't hyperbole a prominent part of ancient rabbinic teaching styles? 01:28:06 Nicole: Thank you! 01:28:12 Scott: What if we end with the Sienfeld bass instead?  More positive! 01:28:59 Eric Williams: Instead of the Law and Order “bong”, just say “Pray, criminal!” for an appropriate level of jarring. ;)

Today is an incredibly personal episode. As a kid, everyday, my mom and dad would fight, they would just straight up yell at each other for the same reasons on repeat: Why do you always turn down the air conditioning? Why aren't you out there putting in more hours at work? And of course, they fought about money. We never, ever had enough money.In this episode, we explore a fight that Kim and I had recently. But the focus isn't on the fight itself; rather, the focus is on what we do after the fight has happened and how we combine techniques taught in several books to rewind the argument that happened, explain and identify the emotions that were felt, give tools to cope with these big emotions, and close the loop by apologizing to each other in front of the kids.Resources from the episode:Mark Cummings, a psychologist at Notre Dame University who extensively studies marital conflicts and how it impacts kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gR7bxJEvV4Dr. Tovah Klein on preschoolers: https://www.parents.com/parenting/relationships/sex-and-marriage-after-baby/how-to-fight-in-front-of-the-kids/Don't fight about the kids in front of the kids: https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/rules-parents-fighting-in-front-of-the-kids/ The instant rewind technique from the Whole Brain ChildHow to talk so kids will listen and how to listen so kids will talkI want your feedback, questions, anything really. I just want to talk to you and the best way to do it is by shooting me a tweet at @junloayza.

This evening we continued to discuss the path of a virtuous life. Saint Theophan begins to instruct the young Anastasia and us about how we are to prepare ourselves to receive the Holy Eucharist: the period of time set aside for fasting, the confession of our sins, and the reception of holy communion. It becomes very clear that Saint Theophan is speaking about something that shapes the whole of our life. We are not to fast haphazardly, allowing our thoughts to stray or to linger in daydreams. Our attention is to be kept upon God especially when we are in Church. To let the thoughts stray is to lose sight of Who it is that we stand before. We must always remember that we come before God Our fear and love of Him should shape our actions. We are to do all in our power to warm our hearts with devotion. When necessary we must force ourselves to do everything that we can to make ourselves ready. In letter 33 he begins to speak to Anastasia about her conduct at home. When she returns from church it is not to dive back into distractions. Rather, she is to rush to her room, the place of solitude and silence and linger in the communion of love that she has just entered. Overwhelmed with the great Mystery in which God has privileged us to participate, we can only cry out “Lord have mercy.”   --- Text of chat during the group: 00:12:32 Margie: Greetings 00:18:58 Fr. David: http://traditionalorthodoxy.blogspot.com/2010/06/approaching-constant-govenie.html 00:23:01 Mark Cummings: https://www.howtopronounce.com/russian/govenie 00:25:29 Eric Williams: I think it's Old Church Slavonic and pronounced approximately go-vyeh-nyee-eh. 00:35:02 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: This Old Church Slavonic word govenie is still used today in modern Ukrainian as hoveennia-говіння.  Russian uses it without any changes to the spelling but they pronounce in Russian as govyenyeeeh.  It is integral to a petition in the Great Litany or Ektenia of Peace used in the Divine Liturgy of St John  Chrysostom as well as services like Matins and Vespers.  "For this holy church and for all who enter it with faith, reverence (blaho-hoveennia) and fear of God, let us pray to the Lord.  So blaho means good, suggesting that it is possible to have bad or improper hoveennia as well as good.  It is trying to capture a unified attitude of spirit, soul (feelings-willing, thoughts, desires), and body.  Of course sin disintegrates where the incensive, appetitive and intellective powers of the soul as well as the proper relationship of body, soul and spirit are disordered.  And so this attitude is really about an entire holistic as well as holy lifestyle rather just a singular feeling or thought or desire.     00:35:46 Eric Williams: Thank you, Fr Ivan! I knew you'd come through with correct pronunciation. :) 00:40:38 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: The verb form in Ukrainian is hoveety-говіти.  This is trying to capture the way in which one participates in worship services as an extension or being interwoven or integrated with the way one lives.  It makes sense that the way you "are", or "is" in front of God doesn't change because you walk into or out of a church building.  Existence is integrated.  This is why some church fathers speak of the liturgy after the liturgy.  If one's mode of living is good hoveennia, this permeates all your time, in all places, whether in church or not. But of course the eucharist is the source of this mode of living. 00:42:27 Eric Williams: If you build it (public vespers and other hours), they will come. The Oratory proved that with expanded hours for confession. 00:46:33 Eric Ash: The Cherubikon is sung markedly slower as well which also really helps to slow the mind down and remind us to refocus our often distracted minds towards prayer 00:52:40 Mark Cummings: I feel like when I daydream during mass and prayer, I am not allowing myself to go to as great of depth in my relationship with Jesus. My overall spiritual experience is lacking. 00:54:15 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: Eric Ash. yes... thank you for pointing this out.  it's not just because the priest is doing or saying something in secret and we need to drag out the singing to fill the space.  Believe it or not, I've actually heard some people try to explain the Cherubikon in this way.  One does not easily lay aside earthborn cares or replace them with heavenborn ones in order that the King of all may be accepted wholeheartedly.  The body and soul are unruly even in the midst of a good spirit.  And so the majestic and slow singing is meant to help the easily distracted soul (thoughts feelings desires willpower) and unruly body (ever seeking entertainment of self rather than worship of the "Other") submit to the spirit and restore the integrity needed for holistic and healthy worship.  The passions are real and because of them we can so easily miss the Lord Who is ever bending over backwards to be present to us. 00:54:23 Eric Williams: I'm highly distractible, but the Jesus Prayer is great for bringing my attention back. 00:55:57 Mark Cummings: Is adoration still happening or is it disallowed with COVID restrictions? 00:58:03 The Pittsburgh Oratory: It is still happening. 00:58:39 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: The Jesus Prayer for me as well helps to focus and pay attention.  On the outside it looks as if I'm disrespectful, doing something else, when someone is giving a talk or liturgizing, but in reality, the Jesus Prayer hones and guides my listening skills.  Again this is about listening with heart not just mind or ears. 00:59:14 Eric Williams: Pews really make prostrations difficult. :( 01:00:04 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: Kneeling in the East is a sign of alienation from God and the desire to repent because of it. 01:02:13 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: In the East adoration is expressed either by prostrating to the ground with head touching the ground or by standing straight and head erect, almost like at attention in the military,  acknowledging that through his resurrection Jesus has trampled our death by his death and we can now stand restored to life.   01:02:33 Eric Williams: Nothing reminds me of the countless angels and saints at liturgy with me like walls covered in wonderful icons! 01:20:21 Fr. John (Ivan) Chirovsky: it would appear that govenie in Russia in St Theophan's time also has another meaning.  Sort of like the way people say Kleenex when they want to say tissue paper. In St. Theophan's time it was a widespread custom in Russia for people to spend the first week of Great Lent preparing to receive Holy Communion on Saturday. This preparation, in Russian was called govenie, and it involved fasting, attending Divine Services, reading prayers (including canons, akathists, etc.), doing prostrations and engaging in other spiritual activities, instead of going to work.  On the Friday of the first week of Lent, people would go to confession. Thus, when St. Theophan mentions the “six days of spiritual creation,” he refers to these first six days of Lent which were a preparation for Holy Communion on St. Theodore's Saturday. 01:22:57 Mark Cummings: It is my dream to live across the street from church! 01:24:30 The Pittsburgh Oratory: Here is that link again for anyone who joined after Fr. David posted it: http://traditionalorthodoxy.blogspot.com/2010/06/approaching-constant-govenie.html 01:24:37 Katharine Memole: I've lived places with church on the public square. when there are feast days people walk out of church snd then celebrate with food, games, fireworks right in the square. it's hard when the onus of making feast days and liturgical seasons part of daily life is completely on individual families instead of communal. 01:24:54 Mark Cummings: Father - Is there any chance that you can stay on for a couple of minutes after the podcast to discuss your icons? 01:25:47 Eric Williams: Amen, Katharine! It's super HARD. 01:25:52 Margie: Thank you and goodnight.

Ed chats to Mark Cummings, BBC Radio Gloucestershire Presenter about his interactions with the club as a fan and from the point of view of local media; while the lads discuss the two European finals and victories for Bristol and Exeter. We also preview the Premiership final (which thankfully will now be taking place) and look forward to a potentially exciting game! Ed Price James Eastwood (Snowy) Jim Harley Lawrence Landray (Loz) Mark Cummings

Mark Cummings and his wife Lynna drop by our show to discuss some major disagreements they have with us. Mark detrans several times and became very ideological in his beliefs and has now retransitioned to apparently follow another ideology. Sorry that this became difficult to watch as it was frustrating to sit through!

We’ve got another Reframed Recap episode for you! On this episode, Dr. Tim Flynn and Dr. Jeff Moore will be digging deeper into the conversations and content shared in the episodes with Ash James (episode 59), Lindsay Marth (episode 55), and Mark Cummings (episode 54). STARTS TOMORROW!!! June 8-10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado, the Align Conference: focusing on neuropathic (nerve) pain.  All of the various concepts of calming the nerves down will be covered at this conference. LINKS: http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2018/05/24/PTFirstForLBP/?_zs=jHFfV1&_zl=UiFr4 http://ispinstitute.com http://www.alignconference.com/ http://evidenceinmotion.com @eimteam

We have a very special and fascinating episode for you this week! Mark Cummings joins us to share his story and also his recent journey of pain. Mark also, specifically, shares how his base level of pain increased significantly and immediately after seeing an image of his fracture, continuing to show how cognitive our pain really is. Mark is an amazing musician who has a passion for the guitar: specifically his 1980s Martin. Mark also has Multiple Sclerosis and is very close to the release of a new CD, featuring incredible musicians from around Colorado. The proceeds of this album will go to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and their research in battling MS. Please check out this project and his new album (links are below)! Don’t forget to save the date: It’s coming up soon!! June 8-10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado, the Align Conference will be taking place, focusing on neuropathic (nerve) pain.  All of the various concepts of calming the nerves down will be covered at this conference. LINKS: http://themartinproject.org https://www.facebook.com/marksmartinproject/ http://ispinstitute.com http://www.alignconference.com/ http://evidenceinmotion.com @eimteam

It can be easy to think that our marriage is just about the two of us. We may not think our marriage matters to other people, but when you flip it around it shows the weight. For example, “Do other marriages matter to you?”. Of course they do! The Tension: It’s easy to think that our marriage is just about the two of us We’re not suggesting you show off your marriage on social media with more beach posts and bragging. In fact, we’re not big fans of that! But it does mean that it’s important to surround yourself with people who help lift up your marriage, and vice versa. Having a support system is so important, because our marriages impact so many people – from our kids to the economy. Marriage matters to kids and teenagers This is true even if you don’t have your own kids. The kids in your circles are still watching your marriage! “Kids pay close attention to their parents’ emotions for information about how safe they are in the family” (Mark Cummings, Notre Dame University psychologist). In other words, if mom and dad aren’t okay with each other, kids don’t feel safe. On the flip side of this, Cummings says that, “When kids witness a fight and see the parents resolving it, they’re actually happier than they were before they saw it”. Marriage matters to your friends and family An April 2014 joint study from Brown University, Yale University and the University of California, San Diego, found that people are 75% more likely to be divorced if one of their friends or close family members are divorced. Sociologists call the phenomenon “social contagion”—the spread of information, attitudes and behaviors through friends, families and other social networks. But on the positive side, people with more supportive friends in their social network are less likely to divorce. Truth: The Health of your marriage is contagious. Your one simple thing for this week: With your spouse in earshot, say something positive about them. Let your spouse hear you bragging on them to someone else! It’s really powerful for you and for them. Thanks for joining us for the Married People Podcast! We hope today’s episode helped you realize that marriage is a little easier than you may think. We hope you’ll subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review – they help us make the podcast better. If you want more resources, check out Your Best Us and our blog at MarriedPeople.org. Finally – we hope you’ll join us next week as we ask the question, “Can you support your spouse when you don’t agree with them?”

"Ex-Trans" activist Mark Cummings on his fight against gender transition, and why he does not believe in gender dysphoria. Director David Thorpe, on his documentary "Do I Sound Gay?"

Most of the time I talk about "a national housing market' and an 'average house price" but when speaking to BBC local radio stations we can be much more specific. What's happening to prices in Gloucestershire? Where are rents heading? I'm chatting to Mark Cummings via LuciLive.

On what might be the last episode of the Mark Cummings Sports Show, we update you on two things: the teams that are in the NBA Finals and how they got there. Plus, the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals are over. So, who's leading? We give you the answers.

Stanley Cup Fever is sweeping the nation! We've got the news on who's in and how they got there. Plus, the latest Conference Finals series update. Can the Orlando Magic make NBA history? Or, will the Boston Celtics close the door? Will the Pheonix Suns upset the mighty Lakers. Find out as the NBA Finals draw ever closer.

We give you the latest on the NBA & NHL Playoffs. Plus, talk about the upcoming FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Round two is coming to a close with some tight second round series. We give you our thoughts on both the NBA & NHL Playoffs so far.

We fill you in on all the series' progress for the NBA & NHL Playoffs.

We discuss the NBA & NHL Playoff action as the Quarter-Finals wind down. Plus, we look ahead to tonight.

We recap the action on Tuesday night and look ahead to Wednesday.

Episode 36 covers the latest news in the NBA & NHL. Plus, we discuss the NCAA Division One Men's Basketball Championship game.

We give our thoughts on the first two rounds of the 2010 NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship

We give you the latest NBA & NHL standings. Plus, we review the field of 65 for the 2010 NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship.

This week we peruse the latest NHL and NBA standings to see who is going to the Playoffs and who is fighting for their lives. Plus, get a preview of what to expect in episode 34.

My thoughts on the upcoming baseball season.

Get my thoughts on the 21 Olympic Winter Games.

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Super Bowl: Colts & Saints. We chat about the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl parties. Plus, mull over NFL overtime and more!

Another upset by the Jets, plus blowouts from the Saints and Vikings this weekend as the NFL Playoffs charge into Championship Sunday. I welcome a new co-host who loves sports as much as I do. We tear through multiple topics, including: Winter Olympics, NFL Playoffs, FIFA World Cup and much more!