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Latest Episodes
A Christ-like Response to ISIS
Fr. Michael shares his thoughts about how Christians can respond to violence in our world. "One cannot help being deeply troubled by the latest wave of persecution against Christians perpetrated by the ISIS movement. It is a terrible situation that demand
Giving Birth to Prayer
At this point in Great Lent, are you frustrated with your ability to draw near to God? Fr. Michael reminds us that we are not alone, and shares encouragement from St. Isaac the Syrian.
Where’s the Love?
Have you felt a lack of love from church leaders? Fr. Michael responds to a reader of his blog about a question related to his recent podcast about Abbess Thaisia: "I am struggling with much of the same issue in your excerpt posted from Thaisia in regards
No One Can Do Everything
Fr. Michael shares helpful words for the beginning of Great Lent from Chapter 21 of the Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian.
Asking for Annie’s Prayers
Fr. Michael reflects on the life and death, and continuing life, of Annie, the grandmother of one of his parishioners.
A Sinner, Yet Not Sinning
Fr. Michael shares about the paradox of being sinners, but not sinning.
More Thoughts on Movies, Holiness, and Brownies
Fr. Michael continues his discussion from last week. "We should not teach our children that anything outside us can defile us.... The defilement is already in our hearts and what we avoid, we avoid because it stirs up the disordered passions of my heart."
Poop in the Brownies- Old Testament Purity Code Thinking
Fr. Michael shares his concerns with the familiar "Poop in the Brownies" story and offers some positive alternatives to talking about purity with children.
Paradise is Open
Fr. Michael talks about the Orthodox Church understanding of Paradise and our encounter with Paradise.
Who’s Got Talent?
Fr. Michael addresses what the word "talent" means (and doesn't mean) in Christ's Parable of the Talents.