http://www.odeo.com/channels/2121401-A-Word-from-the-Holy-Fathers no Reflections on Orthodoxy in its Patristic and Monastic Heritage - The "A Word from the Holy Fathers" Podcast offers a weekly reflection on the writings of the Church Fathers, their significance, and their insights for the life of Orthodox Christians in every age. Reflections on Orthodoxy in its Patristic and Monastic Heritage - The "A Word from the Holy Fathers" Podcast offers a weekly reflection on the writings of the Church Fathers, their significance, and their insights for the life of Orthodox Christians in every age. Reflections on Orthodoxy in its Patristic and Monastic Heritage en-us 40 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:00:49 -0800 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:00:49 -0800 Matthew Steenberg and Conciliar Media Ministries religion, History, Spirituality, Christianity, christian, faith, Church, fathers, Orthodox, monasticism, early, apostolic Religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25535560-St-Nicholas-Cabasilas-on-the-Assurance-of-the-True-Body-and-Blood In every age, there is the temptation to doubt the Mysteries of the Church—to question how it is that the faithful should remain secure in believing that Christ makes Himself truly present in Body and Blood at the Holy Table. In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines an extended text by Nicholas Cabasilas on the substance of our faith in the Mystical Supper. In every age, there is the temptation to doubt the Mysteries of the Church—to question how it is that the faithful should remain secure in believing that Christ makes Himself truly present in Body and Blood at the Holy Table. In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines an extended text by Nicholas Cabasilas on the substance of our faith in the Mystical Supper. In every age, there is the temptation to doubt the Mysteries of the Church—to question how it is that the faithful should remain secure in believing that Christ makes Himself truly present in Body and Blood at the Holy Table. In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines an extended text by Nicholas Cabasilas on the substance of our faith in the Mystical Supper. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25535560 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:00:49 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25506890-Abba-Poemen-the-Great-On-Softening-the-Hardest-of-Hearts In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines three sayings by Abba Poemen ("The Shepherd") of Egypt on the means by which the hardest heart can be softened by the Lord. In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines three sayings by Abba Poemen ("The Shepherd") of Egypt on the means by which the hardest heart can be softened by the Lord. In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines three sayings by Abba Poemen ("The Shepherd") of Egypt on the means by which the hardest heart can be softened by the Lord. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25506890 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:51:32 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25517762-Abba-Poemen-the-Great-On-Softening-the-Hardest-of-Hearts In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines three sayings by Abba Poemen ("The Shepherd") of Egypt on the means by which the hardest heart can be softened by the Lord. In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines three sayings by Abba Poemen ("The Shepherd") of Egypt on the means by which the hardest heart can be softened by the Lord. In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines three sayings by Abba Poemen ("The Shepherd") of Egypt on the means by which the hardest heart can be softened by the Lord. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25517762 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:51:32 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25479518-St-John-the-Dwarf-A-Life-of-All-the-Virtues What has a man whose obedience once caused a barren stick to blossom forth a tree in the desert to tell us today about the life of virtue? Is it possible for man today to partake of all the virtues? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines two sayings of Fr. John the Short of Egypt on the accessibility of all the virtues through the foundation of the love of neighbor. What has a man whose obedience once caused a barren stick to blossom forth a tree in the desert to tell us today about the life of virtue? Is it possible for man today to partake of all the virtues? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines two sayings of Fr. John the Short of Egypt on the accessibility of all the virtues through the foundation of the love of neighbor. What has a man whose obedience once caused a barren stick to blossom forth a tree in the desert to tell us today about the life of virtue? Is it possible for man today to partake of all the virtues? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines two sayings of Fr. John the Short of Egypt on the accessibility of all the virtues through the foundation of the love of neighbor. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25479518 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:04:58 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25483143-St-John-the-Dwarf-A-Life-of-All-the-Virtues What has a man whose obedience once caused a barren stick to blossom forth a tree in the desert to tell us today about the life of virtue? Is it possible for man today to partake of all the virtues? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines two sayings of Fr. John the Short of Egypt on the accessibility of all the virtues through the foundation of the love of neighbor. What has a man whose obedience once caused a barren stick to blossom forth a tree in the desert to tell us today about the life of virtue? Is it possible for man today to partake of all the virtues? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines two sayings of Fr. John the Short of Egypt on the accessibility of all the virtues through the foundation of the love of neighbor. What has a man whose obedience once caused a barren stick to blossom forth a tree in the desert to tell us today about the life of virtue? Is it possible for man today to partake of all the virtues? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines two sayings of Fr. John the Short of Egypt on the accessibility of all the virtues through the foundation of the love of neighbor. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25483143 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:04:58 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25464701-St-John-Chrysostom-on-the-Charity-of-Fasting In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew offers a reflection on a selection of sayings of St John Chrysostom on the pastoral nature of fasting as an act of charity. In what sense does our fast minister to our neighbor? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew offers a reflection on a selection of sayings of St John Chrysostom on the pastoral nature of fasting as an act of charity. In what sense does our fast minister to our neighbor? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew offers a reflection on a selection of sayings of St John Chrysostom on the pastoral nature of fasting as an act of charity. In what sense does our fast minister to our neighbor? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25464701 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:11:23 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25483144-St-John-Chrysostom-on-the-Charity-of-Fasting In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew offers a reflection on a selection of sayings of St John Chrysostom on the pastoral nature of fasting as an act of charity. In what sense does our fast minister to our neighbor? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew offers a reflection on a selection of sayings of St John Chrysostom on the pastoral nature of fasting as an act of charity. In what sense does our fast minister to our neighbor? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew offers a reflection on a selection of sayings of St John Chrysostom on the pastoral nature of fasting as an act of charity. In what sense does our fast minister to our neighbor? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25483144 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:11:23 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25428824-St-John-of-the-Ladder-on-Seeking-a-Suitable-Way-of-Life St John of the Ladder, whom we normally read during Great Lent, is a Father who offers practical guidance to Christian life of every moment. In this week’s broadcast, Fr Dcn Matthew explores a series of passages from Step 1 of St John’s Ladder to Paradise, on the specific issue of the universal calling of the Christian life, coupled with the need for each person to seek out a suitable way of life for the spiritual struggle to be exercised. St John of the Ladder, whom we normally read during Great Lent, is a Father who offers practical guidance to Christian life of every moment. In this week’s broadcast, Fr Dcn Matthew explores a series of passages from Step 1 of St John’s Ladder to Paradise, on the specific issue of the universal calling of the Christian life, coupled with the need for each person to seek out a suitable way of life for the spiritual struggle to be exercised. St John of the Ladder, whom we normally read during Great Lent, is a Father who offers practical guidance to Christian life of every moment. In this week’s broadcast, Fr Dcn Matthew explores a series of passages from Step 1 of St John’s Ladder to Paradise, on the specific issue of the universal calling of the Christian life, coupled with the need for each person to seek out a suitable way of life for the spiritual struggle to be exercised. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25428824 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:56:30 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25483145-St-John-of-the-Ladder-on-Seeking-a-Suitable-Way-of-Life St John of the Ladder, whom we normally read during Great Lent, is a Father who offers practical guidance to Christian life of every moment. In this week’s broadcast, Fr Dcn Matthew explores a series of passages from Step 1 of St John’s Ladder to Paradise, on the specific issue of the universal calling of the Christian life, coupled with the need for each person to seek out a suitable way of life for the spiritual struggle to be exercised. St John of the Ladder, whom we normally read during Great Lent, is a Father who offers practical guidance to Christian life of every moment. In this week’s broadcast, Fr Dcn Matthew explores a series of passages from Step 1 of St John’s Ladder to Paradise, on the specific issue of the universal calling of the Christian life, coupled with the need for each person to seek out a suitable way of life for the spiritual struggle to be exercised. St John of the Ladder, whom we normally read during Great Lent, is a Father who offers practical guidance to Christian life of every moment. In this week’s broadcast, Fr Dcn Matthew explores a series of passages from Step 1 of St John’s Ladder to Paradise, on the specific issue of the universal calling of the Christian life, coupled with the need for each person to seek out a suitable way of life for the spiritual struggle to be exercised. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25483145 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:56:30 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394230-St-Cyprian-on-Cain-Abel-and-True-Self-Sacrifice What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25394230 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:07 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412184-St-Cyprian-on-Cain-Abel-and-True-Self-Sacrifice What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. What are we to make of the Genesis account of Cain and Abel? In this broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines a portion of St Cyprian of Carthage’s Treatise on the Lord’s Prayer that shows forth Abel as the first martyr, the example of true self-sacrifice. And it is a lesson with a practical aim: the quenching of anger and hatred, and the discovery of a life offered more wholly to God. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25412184 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:07 -0800 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25377102-Defeating-the-Slavery-of-%E2%80%9CBad-Habits%E2%80%9D Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25377102 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:11 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412185-Defeating-the-Slavery-of-%E2%80%9CBad-Habits%E2%80%9D Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week’s episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25412185 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:11 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412186-The-Contours-of-Christian-Love Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25412186 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:18 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25311708-The-Contours-of-Christian-Love Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? Can one call oneself a Christian without love? And what is the nature of the love we are called to show our neighbors? In this week’s episode, Fr Matthew examines four patristic passages on love, and asks the question: What is it about Christian love that makes it unique in the world? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25311708 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:18 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25292364-From-the-Bone-of-Adam-St-Irenaeus-on-the-Creation-of-Eve The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25292364 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:00:08 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25273957-From-the-Bone-of-Adam-St-Irenaeus-on-the-Creation-of-Eve The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. The Genesis account of Eve being created from the rib of Adam has, throughout history, often been interpreted in negative ways. In this week’s broadcast, through a brief text by St Irenaeus of Lyons, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines a patristic vision of this creation grounding the true intimacy and mutual responsibility of the human community, male and female as ‘helpers’ of one another in the work of salvation. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25273957 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:00:08 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25234848-Back-to-Forgiveness As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25234848 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:00:52 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25268953-Back-to-Forgiveness As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. As A Word From the Holy Fathers resumes after a summer hiatus, we look again at the theme of forgiveness in the writings of the Fathers—with an eye particularly toward practical injunctions on forgiveness and the relationship of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in quotations from a variety of patristic sources. Fr Matthew also introduces the Patristic Quotations Topical Index. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25268953 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:00:52 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25154381-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25154381 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25218484-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25218484 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25059386-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25059386 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:36 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24976767-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24976767 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:36 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25117901-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25117901 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:36 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25114597-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25114597 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:36 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25150478-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25150478 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:26 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25144184-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25144184 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:26 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25535561-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,25535561 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:23 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24933737-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24933737 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:11 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24967573-%E2%80%9CGod-Is-There-Where-the-Understanding-Does-Not-Reach%E2%80%9D In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the S aint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24967573 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:41:11 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24967574-St-John-Chrysostom-Practical-Guidance-on-Dealing-with-Others St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,24967574 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25117902-St-John-Chrysostom-Practical-Guidance-on-Dealing-with-Others St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,25117902 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24901584-St-John-Chrysostom-Practical-Guidance-on-Dealing-with-Others St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,24901584 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25114598-St-John-Chrysostom-Practical-Guidance-on-Dealing-with-Others St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. St. John Chrysostom’s preaching is filled with practical advice on living a Christian life in the world, and in this broadcast we look at four sayings in which he addresses commonplace issues in the Christian’s dealings with others: combating envy, overcoming offence, learning to conquer anger with love, and living in unity to the glory of God. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,25114598 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24867330-St-Nicholas-Cabasilas-on-the-Trisagion-Hymn In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,24867330 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25117903-St-Nicholas-Cabasilas-on-the-Trisagion-Hymn In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,25117903 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24900562-St-Nicholas-Cabasilas-on-the-Trisagion-Hymn In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,24900562 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25114599-St-Nicholas-Cabasilas-on-the-Trisagion-Hymn In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. In this episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew explores the commentary on the "Holy God…" by the 14th-century Byzantine lay theologian, St Nicholas Cabasilas. What is the significance of this ancient hymn of glorification of the Trinity? This episode features portions of recordings of the hymn by St Anthony’s Monastery, the Monastery of St John the Wonderworker, the Stretennia Men’s Chorus, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,25114599 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:00:12 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24831584-St-Gregory-of-Nyssa-on-Emulating-the-Fortuitous-Birth-of-Moses In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,24831584 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:00:37 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25117904-St-Gregory-of-Nyssa-on-Emulating-the-Fortuitous-Birth-of-Moses In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,25117904 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:00:37 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24900563-St-Gregory-of-Nyssa-on-Emulating-the-Fortuitous-Birth-of-Moses In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,24900563 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:00:37 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25114600-St-Gregory-of-Nyssa-on-Emulating-the-Fortuitous-Birth-of-Moses In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person’s control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,25114600 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:00:37 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24792079-St-Cyprian-on-the-Community-of-the-Lord%E2%80%99s-Prayer What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,24792079 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:54 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25117905-St-Cyprian-on-the-Community-of-the-Lord%E2%80%99s-Prayer What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,25117905 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:54 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24900564-St-Cyprian-on-the-Community-of-the-Lord%E2%80%99s-Prayer What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,24900564 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:54 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25114601-St-Cyprian-on-the-Community-of-the-Lord%E2%80%99s-Prayer What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week’s episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,25114601 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:54 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24753578-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-2 Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24753578 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25117906-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-2 Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,25117906 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24900565-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-2 Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24900565 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25114602-The-Heritage-of-St-Paul-in-Orthodox-Spirituality-Part-2 Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Special extended-length broadcast (26 min.): part 2 of 2. This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Fr Matthew focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,25114602 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:51 -0700 no A Word from the Holy Fathers religion History Spirituality Christianity christian faith Church fathers Orthodox monasticism early apostolic