Ancient Faith Ministries

May 5, 2020 • 4h 27m

Dr. Constantinou begins the epistles to Timothy and Titus, personal letters of guidance from St. Paul to Timothy and Titus. Paul emphasizes sound doctrine. Were there really problems with heresy at this early stage? What does he say about the use of human reasoning when talking about God? What advice does Paul give them for being good church leaders?

Apr 28, 2020 • 34 min

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "Jesus tells Mary Magdalene that He will meet His disciples in Galilee. That is the place where the community is fully alive having Christ in their midst. The place where you work, you celebrate, you heal the sick and feed the hungry with the Lord. The place where you break bread and drink good wine with the Lord and go fishing with no worry that you’ll toil all night without catching anything. The place where you take care of the sick and cure the demoniacs; where you celebrate the feast of marriage, plant, prune and harvest. The place where you learned what it means to be thankful for being alive because you tasted from life in abundance. Most of the time, life at the mission is called to find and to become a Galilee where the Lord can feel at home."

Apr 28, 2020 • 4h 47m

Why is Jesus called the Icon of God? Why is Jesus called "the firstborn of creation" instead of Adam? Colossians contains one of the most important passages about the divine and human natures of Christ. Dr. Jeanniel examine it through the eyes of St. John Chrysostom and continue her study of St. Paul by taking a closer look at the book of Colossians.

Apr 27, 2020 • 6h 25m

Metropolitan Gregory provides a one-of-a-kind, in-depth interview on a very special 5th Sunday Stewardship Calling.This amazingly inspirational Presiding Hierarch of the American Carpatho Russian Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A. grew up in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and had a great previous career in cardiovascular research.

Apr 23, 2020 • 22 min

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "The light is breaking through any human heart. Wherever the heart might be. It finds any crack to break through. There is so much light at the mission because the people who come here are so broken. So the light is visible in abundance. So is our dear community. Broken, so that the light of Pascha can be received through the cracks. Even if you want to hide it and contain it you cannot help but share it. So broken and imperfect we are."

Apr 22, 2020 • 33 min

Fr. Alex Goussetis interviews Eddie Bocanegra, who offers his amazing journey from inmate to Orthodox Christian to community leader.

Apr 21, 2020 • 6h 38m

Dr. Constantinou continues her overview of the epistles of Paul. Can you believe that even in the time of Paul, there were Christians in Caesar's household? How do we know that? We will also look at an important feature found in Colossians and Ephesians about Christian life, as well as other important passages in those books which express the theology of the Church.

Apr 20, 2020 • 4h 38m

Our “Men in Black” are shepherds who lead us to a better life here and now and in the hereafter. So, who is helping them and tending to their needs? Bill Marianes welcomes his special guests including Reverend Dr. Nicholas Louh and Presvytera Dr. Roxanne Louh as well as Dr. George Koulianos. Dr. Koulianos is an internationally recognized medical doctor helping to address specific Clergy needs as a part of the $1 million grant from the Lilly Foundation to the Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

Apr 15, 2020 • 3h 22m

An original translation by a monk of the monastery. The text is available here: https://www.holycross.org/blogs/sermons-homilies/sermon-of-st-epiphanius-of-cyprus-for-holy-saturday

Apr 13, 2020 • 35 min

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "Never has the church worldwide celebrated Pascha in this way, as we will this year. Abstinence not only from sin but from things that are good in themselves creates an empty space where God can act and surprise us. Could this not be the unexpected grace that is waiting for us in the empty tomb this year? What if the church is called this year to risk living something new, unfamiliar, even surprising?"

Apr 12, 2020 • 1h 9m

From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and a forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

Apr 11, 2020 • 3h 2m

From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

Apr 10, 2020 • 50 min

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "This becomes a time when we get to experience what real life has been for others. We are receiving the good news of the Resurrection so we can witness and testify for the sake of those who do not know when the darkness is going to end, to those who have not seen the dawn just yet."

Apr 7, 2020 • 3h 38m

We finish our discussion of Romans, including the final chapter which, although it appears very ordinary, actually contains interesting insights into the early church. After completing Romans, we will investigate Philippians, which contains one of the most theologically important passages in the New Testament. Fr. Costa joins Dr. Constantinou at the end to explore the humbling of Christ found in Philippians.

Apr 3, 2020 • 2h 43m

Apr 2, 2020 • 24 min

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Michael Shanbour on his newly published book for pre-teen children, and how parents can use this resource to educate and illuminate their families.

Apr 2, 2020 • 6h 56m

Bill Marianes provides a valuable and informative service for our listeners with this episode recorded in the midst of the Corona Virus. In the event of a pandemic or other disruptive crisis, there are at least 10 strategic areas where we as individuals, and our churches, can focus to address needs, live better lives and fulfill our mission and calling. This is a program every priest and parish council member should listen to and share.

Mar 31, 2020 • 4h 41m

Dr. Constantinou continues her overview of the book of Romans, including the passage which inspired the theology of Martin Luther and led eventually to the Protestant Reformation, as well as the passage which prompted Augustine's view of original sin.

Mar 27, 2020 • 4h 26m

Dr. Constantinou explores the book of Romans, the longest, most famous, and most influential of Paul's epistles. Romans has many unique features, but it has also played a singular role in Christian history. Join her as she presents an overview of this important book.

Mar 25, 2020 • 2h 42m

From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.