St. Mary | Ep. 9 (Rev. Fr. Mathew Alexander)

Rev. Fr. Mathew Alexander is the Youth Minister of the Dallas Area (Diocese of South-West America)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00:00 - Intro & Prayer00:00:29 - Father's Background and Calling to Priesthood00:05:16 - Life of St. Mary00:15:47 - Falling Asleep of St. Mary00:20:15 - She is the Theotokos00:22:04 - Virginity of St. Mary00:27:37 - Typologies of St. Mary00:30:36 - St. Mary's Role in Salvation00:36:12 - Too Much Emphasis on St. Mary?00:40:08 - St. Mary is the Chief Among Saints00:41:19 - Didn't St. Mary Have An Easier Time Than the Apostles?00:47:46 - Sinlessness of St. Mary00:52:29 - What From St. Mary Can We Apply To Our Lives?00:58:51 - Outro & Prayer