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Ask the Priest — 114 episodes
Ongoing Catechism
A Warning Before Pascha
The Lamentations of Holy Saturday
Church vs Babel: the True Synaxis
Saint Gregory Palamas on the Cross
Book Group Discussion, March 10, 2026
Hierarchy of Body, Soul and Spirit
Planning ahead for Holy Week
Discussion of the 50 Spiritual Homilies of St Macarius as paraphrased by St Symeon Metaphrastes.
Praying in church, forest and trees, practice before understanding.
Sola Scriptura? Or Scripture and Tradition?
If you will you can become all flame!
To be Taught by the Church
Discussion of Saint Romanos' Kontakion on the Prodigal Son
Guarding the Heart: Stewardship of the Thoughts and Freedom from the Passions
St Ephrem the Syrian: On the Eucharist, Fire and Spirit
Swimming for the Cross!
Beginning the new year.
St Gregory Palamas Nativity Homily Week 2
Does Jesus want you to be happy?
St Gregory Palamas: Homily on the Nativity I
What's wrong with the Protestant (specifically evangelical) understanding of salvation?
How to Love God
Musings on Immigration from Church History
Week 1: Sayings of Saint Anthony the Great
Saint Ephrem on Reading Scripture pt2
Saint Ephrem on Reading Scripture pt1
No Salvation Outside the Church
Discussion of Saint Ephrem the Syrian on the Eucharist
Perpetual Catechumens: Getting Back up on the Cross
Beginning to Overcome the Addiction to the Internet and Social Media
Week 2 Discussion of St John Of Damascus Oration on the Nativity of the Theotokos
Prayers Before Holy Communion
Week 1 discussion of St John Of Damascus Oration on the Nativity of the Theotokos
Mercy and Justice Follow up!
Week 3 of Saint John Of Damascus on the Transfiguration
Week 2 of Saint John Of Damascus on the Transfiguration
Week 1 of discussion of Saint John Of Damascus' Oration on Transfiguration
Discussion of the first homily on Ascension of Saint Gregory Palamas
Discussion of Saint Gregory of Nyssa on the Church
Saint John Chrysostom on the Eucharist
Temple, Body, and Keeping the Commandments
A little Bright Week reflection
St Romanos Kontakion on the Cross
St Ephrem, Poem on the Sinful Woman
A Note to our Protestant Visitors
Joseph and the Providence of God
The Cherub and the Thief: book group discussion
A Warning before Holy Week
Pt 2: St Dorotheos on the Fear of God
Homily on the 4th Sunday of Great Lent
Discussion of St Dorotheos on the Fear of God
St Dorotheos on Not Judging
Be converted!
Discussion of St Basil's First Homily on Fasting
FASTING
Discussion of St. John Chrysostom Homily on Almsgiving
On being the worst sinners
The Desert Fathers on Not Judging
Saint Romanos on the Meeting of the Lord in the Temple
Who should sing in church, the choir or the congregation?
St Romanos on Theophany
St Gregory the Theologian, Nativity Week 4
St Gregory the Theologian, Nativity Week 3
The Courage to Repent
St Gregory the Theologian, Nativity Week 2
St Gregory the Theologian on Nativity, week 1
St Ephrem, Hymn 3 on Paradise, Week 3
St Ephrem, Hymn 3, Week 2
St Ephrem, Hymn 3 on Paradise
Week 2: St Ephrem, Hymn 2
Saint Ephrem the Syrian, Hymn 2 on Paradise
On Bless my Enemies, O Lord
On Being Unworthy
How often do I need to go to church?
St Gregory Palamas, On the Cross (week 2)
St Gregory Palamas, On the Cross (week 1)
Week 3, St Andrew of Crete, Nativity of the Theotokos
Week 2, Nativity of the Theotokos, St Andrew of Crete
Nativity of the Theotokos, Homily 1, St Andrew of Crete
St John of Damascus on Dormition, Week 2
Discussion of St John Of Damascus Homily 2 on Dormition
The Saints and the Divine Council
Attain peace!
Between Ascension and Pentecost
"Written" Prayers
Vespers Homily, May 14, 2024: Pascha is Passover!
John 3: Apocalypse, Judgment and Love
John 2
Paschal Canon Ode 9
Paschal Canon Ode 8
Paschal Canon Ode 7
Paschal Canon Ode 6
Paschal Canon Ode 5
Paschal Canon Ode 4
Paschal Canon Ode 3
The Paschal Canon, Ode 1
Holy Week, the Fishhook, and the Deception of the Devil
“I haven’t done anything!”
Waters of Death, Waters of Life
God has nothing to give us but the Holy Spirit
Entering Upon a Spiritual Manner of Living
How do we interpret the Bible?
Hope vs Wish
On Great and Holy Monday
No stinky prayers!
Man of God/St Nektarios; Bless my Enemies, O Lord
The Real Benefit of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
Psalms, Myths, Happiness and Joy
Politics and culture
How specific do I need to be in confession?
Can those outside the Orthodox Church be saved?
Are Monks and Martyrs the Only Saints?
Church Canons (NOT cannons!)