Spiritual Discipline | Ep.7 (Rev. Fr. Mathai P. Cheriyan Jr.)

Cheriyan Achen is the Vicar of St. John the Baptist Malankara Orthodox Church North Houston and Assistant Vicar of St. Stephen Malankara Orthodox Church Houston--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An official podcast of the Diocese of South-West America.This channel shares conversations, reflections, and teachings from the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The purpose of the podcast is not only to help the faithful grow in their knowledge of the Orthodox faith, remain rooted in the apostolic tradition, and stay connected to the life of the Church, but also to be a witness to Christ in the world. We seek to spread the Gospel beyond the Church walls, inviting others to encounter the ancient faith, while encouraging the faithful to live out and share Orthodoxy in their daily lives.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Find all links here: linktr.ee/divineascent.orthodoxy--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 - Intro & Prayer01:13 - Father's Background and Calling to Priesthood07:44 - What is Spiritual Discipline?09:06 - Importance of Spiritual Discipline11:58 - How Spiritual Discipline Should Look Like15:38 - How Serving As A Priest Strengthened Father's Spiritual Discipline18:42 - Discipline in Times of Struggle and Suffering26:38 - Relationship Between Discipline and Emotion30:08 - Role of Fasting33:04 - Father's Vegan Diet39:57 - Discipline is Freedom42:55 - Failing in Discipline51:05 - Easing Into Discipline55:54 - Encouraging Each Other As A Church01:01:20 - Outro & Prayer