This is the Cornelius who received St Peter into his household in Caesarea (Acts ch.10). He was then instructed in the Faith and baptised by St Peter, though he had been a pagan and a Gentile: a great turning point in the growth of the Church, for before this time many (including St Peter) had believed that the Church was meant only for the Jews. Tradition holds that St Cornelius later became a bishop and died a martyr.

The Synaxarion's account includes this tradition from the Protoevangelium of James: "When Joseph had found a place for Mary in Bethlehem, he went out to look for a midwife. On his way, he noticed that the whole of nature had suddenly become utterly still as though seized with astonishment: the birds hung motionless in mid-air, men and beasts stopped in their tracks, and the waters ceased flowing. The continuous movement that leads everything from birth to death and imprisons it in vanity (cf Pss. 38:6-7; 102:15. Eccles. 1) was suspended, for at that moment the Eternal entered within the heart of time. The pre-eternal God became a newborn child. Time and history now took on a new dimension."

The Synaxarion's account includes this tradition from the Protoevangelium of James: "When Joseph had found a place for Mary in Bethlehem, he went out to look for a midwife. On his way, he noticed that the whole of nature had suddenly become utterly still as though seized with astonishment: the birds hung motionless in mid-air, men and beasts stopped in their tracks, and the waters ceased flowing. The continuous movement that leads everything from birth to death and imprisons it in vanity (cf Pss. 38:6-7; 102:15. Eccles. 1) was suspended, for at that moment the Eternal entered within the heart of time. The pre-eternal God became a newborn child. Time and history now took on a new dimension."

This is the Cornelius who received St Peter into his household in Caesarea (Acts ch.10). He was then instructed in the Faith and baptised by St Peter, though he had been a pagan and a Gentile: a great turning point in the growth of the Church, for before this time many (including St Peter) had believed that the Church was meant only for the Jews. Tradition holds that St Cornelius later became a bishop and died a martyr.

The Synaxarion's account includes this tradition from the Protoevangelium of James: "When Joseph had found a place for Mary in Bethlehem, he went out to look for a midwife. On his way, he noticed that the whole of nature had suddenly become utterly still as though seized with astonishment: the birds hung motionless in mid-air, men and beasts stopped in their tracks, and the waters ceased flowing. The continuous movement that leads everything from birth to death and imprisons it in vanity (cf Pss. 38:6-7; 102:15. Eccles. 1) was suspended, for at that moment the Eternal entered within the heart of time. The pre-eternal God became a newborn child. Time and history now took on a new dimension."

This is the Cornelius who received St Peter into his household in Caesarea (Acts ch.10). He was then instructed in the Faith and baptised by St Peter, though he had been a pagan and a Gentile: a great turning point in the growth of the Church, for before this time many (including St Peter) had believed that the Church was meant only for the Jews. Tradition holds that St Cornelius later became a bishop and died a martyr.

This is the Cornelius who received St Peter into his household in Caesarea (Acts ch.10). He was then instructed in the Faith and baptised by St Peter, though he had been a pagan and a Gentile: a great turning point in the growth of the Church, for before this time many (including St Peter) had believed that the Church was meant only for the Jews. Tradition holds that St Cornelius later became a bishop and died a martyr.

This is the Cornelius who received St Peter into his household in Caesarea (Acts ch.10). He was then instructed in the Faith and baptised by St Peter, though he had been a pagan and a Gentile: a great turning point in the growth of the Church, for before this time many (including St Peter) had believed that the Church was meant only for the Jews. Tradition holds that St Cornelius later became a bishop and died a martyr.

With the New Year around the corner, people are making decisions about which diet to try. In this episode, Rita shares what the research shows about eating the Holy Orthodox way. 

Rita Madden shares some wisdom from Abba Pambo to aid us in keeping the correct spirit for the Great Fast.

On the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discusses what sexual immorality does to a person, noting how its devastating corruption is inward and difficult to uproot.

In a time of uncertainty, we are all susceptible to fear or a loss of peace. Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh helps us to remember the truth of God and the role of faith.

Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne host a special guest, Dr. D, a physician in Manhattan at one of the hardest hit hospitals dealing with coronavirus.

Icon Corners can be like a family scrapbook -- and, God willing, vice versa. While moving the family prayer corner, Fr. Joseph remembers prayers answered through the intercessions of the Saints.

Despite our intention and our ability to justify our words, our witness has been damaged by our response to this crisis. We run the very real risk of strengthening the misperception that Orthodoxy is at odds with science. This episode grew out of the result of several long discussions Fr. Anthony had with believers who had been hurt and driven away by claims that are, in the language they know, illogical and dangerous. Fr. Anthony makes the case that we need to learn the language our audience speaks so that we can teach them the Gospel in way they will understand. You can find the article this episode is based on at orthoanalytika.org. Enjoy the show!

Too often we say that we love the sinner but hate the sin; however in practice, I don’t think the sinners can tell the difference. May God help us to care for the bodily needs and to lovingly honour our neighbours, especially those we disagree with, and let us strive in appropriate measure to be diligent in our life of prayer and in our ascetic disciplines so that even without a word we may influence our neighbour to turn from what is evil to what is beautiful.

Fr. Michael Gillis has us look at the world we find ourselves in. We are mentored by media that exploits and seduces us for its own profit, political leaders whom we know are lying, businesses that we know are cheating us and an educational system piloted by women, men and “others” who want to obliterate basic human nature. It seems we find ourselves, like young prophet Samuel, being raised in a corrupt and predatory culture. Yet nevertheless, like the prophet Samuel, we too can grow into very holy people, people who can learn to listen for God even as we are surrounded by innumerable sins and evil influences.

All suffering, however, regardless of its apparent immediate source, can be understood as the wrath of God. But we must never forget that we call it God’s wrath because of how we feel and how we experience it, not because God is at all angry or vengeful. Rather, God both allows and brings about suffering in our lives as a doctor treating a patient. What patient after major surgery has not experienced the wrath of the physical therapist? Healing the body is often painful.

Fr. Stephen begins his verse by verse study in the Gospel according to St. Luke. This first episode give an introduction to the book. (Please note that the first 2 episodes will not have the same high quality audio as all of the subsequent ones.)

Fr. Stephen De Young begins a discussion on 1 Corinthians Chapter 1.

Fr. Stephen De Young continues his talk about 1 Corinthians Chapter 1.

Fr. Stephen De Young dives into a discussion of Chapter 2 of 1 Corinthians.

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes his discussion on 1 Corinthians Chapter 2 and begins looking at Chapter 3.

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes Chapter 3 of 1 Corinthians and starts into Chapter 4.

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes Chapter 4 of 1 Corinthians.

Fr. Stephen De Young begins discussing Chapter 5 of St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians.

Fr. Stephen De Young continues his discussion about Chapter 5 of 1 Corinthians.

Fr. Stephen De Young talks about Chapter 6 of 1 Corinthians.

Fr. Stephen De Young begins a talk on 1 Corinthians Chapter 7.

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes his thoughts on Chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians and begins talking about Chapter 8.

Fr. Stephen De Young welcomes us back after a short break, and begins discussing Chapter 9 of 1 Corinthians.

Fr. Stephen De Young continues and concludes his discussion of 1st Corinthians, Chapter 9.

Fr. Stephen De Young begins his discussion of 1 Corinthians, Chapter 10.

Fr. Stephen De Young concludes his discussion from the week previous about 1 Corinthians, Chapter 10.

Fr. Stephen De Young begins his discussion of 1 Corinthians, Chapter 11.

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes his discussion on St. Paul's 1st letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 11.

Fr. Stephen De Young begins a discussion on Chapter 12 of St. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, verses 1-22.

Fr. Stephen De Young finishes up his discussion on 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 and moves forward to talk about Chapter 13.

Fr. Stephen De Young begins a discussion on St. Paul's 1st letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 14.

Fr. Stephen De Young continues discussing St. Paul's First letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 14 with verse 22.

Fr. Stephen De Young begins discussing Chapter 15 from St. Paul's 1st epistle to the Corinthians.

Fr. Stephen De Young continues talking about 1 Corinthians Chapter 15 starting with verse 9.

Fr. Stephen De Young continues his discussion on 1 Corinthians Chapter 15, beginning with verse 10.

Fr. Stephen De Young carries on with 1 Corinthians, Chapter 15, talking about how it is the climax of St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians.

Fr. Stephen De Young picks up where he left off in 1 Corinthians, Chapter 15.

Fr. Stephen De Young wraps up Chapter 15 of St. Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians.

Fr. Stephen De Young starts a new discussion on St. Paul's 1st Epistle to the Corinthians, Chapter 16.