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The Final Discourse
May 28, 2019 • 4h 25m
Dr. Jeannie Constantinou finishes the Farewell Discourse of the gospel of John and reviews the final instructions the Lord gave to his disciples: (1) what he promised them, (2) what he teaches us about the Holy Spirit, and (3) his comments on the nature of this world and our life in this world.
The Story of the Port Arthur Icon of the Theotokos
May 25, 2019 • 58 min
Holy Cross Monastery is blessed with a large copy of the Port Arthur Icon of the Mother of God, which prominently adorns the narthex of our chapel. Every year we observe the feast of this icon on May 26th, the anniversary of our arrival in West Virginia back in 2000. Since the history of this icon is not well known, we are happy to present it here. The text of the story can be found on our website.
Should It Matter to Christians When Churches Burn?
May 22, 2019 • 25 min
The world watched in disbelief as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burned. But why should it matter? Fr. Andrew Damick has an answer.
10 Basic Concepts of a Successful Marriage, Part 1
May 21, 2019 • 46 min
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Aaron Warwick, pastor of St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wichita, KS, who outlines materials from MarriageBuilders.com on strengthening the marital relationship.
10 Basic Concepts of a Successful Marriage, Part 2
May 21, 2019 • 42 min
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Aaron Warwick, pastor of St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wichita, KS, who outlines materials from MarriageBuilders.com on strengthening the marital relationship.
The Holy Spirit
May 21, 2019 • 6h 23m
Dr. Constantinou is joined by her husband, Fr. Costas, to talk about the Holy Spirit and the Filioque.
Sunday of the Paralytic - St. Nikolai Velimirovich
May 18, 2019 • 1h 29m
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.
Chapter 16
May 14, 2019 • 6h 27m
Dr. Constantinou begins a discussion of the Lord's address to His disciples.
Homily for the Sunday of the Myrrhbearing Women - St. Nikolai Velimirovich
May 12, 2019 • 1h 33m
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.
Why Do we Fast?
May 8, 2019
Fr. Brendan and Caroline Mellekas use the lenten period to discuss the importance of fasting.
The Farewell Discourse
May 7, 2019 • 6h 22m
Dr. Constantinou discusses The Farewell Discourse, in which the Lord gives final instructions to his disciples before his arrest.
Homily for Thomas Sunday - St. Nikolai Velimirovich
May 4, 2019 • 1h 51m
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.
Youth and Young Adults -The Forgotten Stewards
May 2, 2019 • 3h 30m
If our youth and emerging adults do not understand and practice true Christian stewardship, we have sealed the regrettable fate of many of our churches. And yet, we have a relative dearth of resources or information available to teach true Christian stewardship to this most critical group of parishioners/stakeholders.Bill Marianes talks with Y2AM Director Steve Christoforou.
A sermon of St. Philaret, Metropolitan of Moscow, for the Sunday of Pascha
Apr 26, 2019 • 49 min
From "Select Sermons", published in 1873 by Joseph Masters, London. PDF of full text available on Google Books:
Homily for Great and Holy Friday - St. George of Nicomedia
Apr 25, 2019 • 2h 8m
A beautiful patristic elaboration on the role of the Mother of God in the events of Holy Friday. Edited and adapted from the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.
Managing our Tech Habits before they Manage Us
Apr 25, 2019 • 32 min
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Randa Anderson on how we are entranced, even addicted, by various forms of technology and how we can change our tech habits.
Heavens to Betsy!
Apr 23, 2019 • 54 min
Meet Ron Smith, Orthodox Christian, former Oldies DJ, and one of the Executive Producers of the movie Heavens to Betsy as well as the sequel Heavens to Betsy 2.
A Reading for Palm Sunday - St. Nikolai Velimirovich
Apr 19, 2019 • 1h 23m
Washing the Feet of the Disciples
Apr 16, 2019 • 2h 7m
Jesus has ended his public ministry and now turns his attention to his disciples. How can he possibly prepare them for what is to come? What final lessons in word and in deed does he give them? In the greatest act of humility next to the cross itself, Jesus washes the feet of the disciples, even Judas himself. How do the Fathers of the Church explain this? The mood is ominous as "the hour" has nearly arrived.
Dynamic Marriage
Apr 9, 2019 • 41 min
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Aaron Warwick on a marriage enrichment program titled Dynamic Marriage, a course that helps to inform and strengthen the marriage relationship.