41. Book 1: "Friend of the Holy Spirit: St. Seraphim of Sarov." A short story for children by Katherine Bolger Hyde. The Handmaiden, Vol 11, No.4, Fall. (Conciliar Press, 2007) Book 2: Katie Visits a Monastery, by Elizabeth Saxild (St. Nectarios Press, 1998)

42. Book 1: Extracts from Rejoice jr. Orthodox Christian Publication. For subscription information please contact Taisia Mills at (704) 894-0363. Book 2: Katie Visits a Monastery, by Elizabeth Saxild, part two (St. Nectarios Press, 1998)

43. Book 1: The Meeting of Our Lord from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2002) Book 2: Katie Visits a Monastery, by Elizabeth Saxild, part three and conclusion (St. Nectarios Press, 1998)

"The Raising of Lazarus" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005)

Fr. Ted boldly states that if we believe God is real, we should act accordingly.

Fr. Ted addresses the concept of remembrance.

What we mean by humility and witnessing for Christ here in the Western world is a far different thing from what Christians are experiencing in the Middle East.

Parents should be the first teachers of the Faith to their children.

Fr. Ted address three issues that he has encountered in his local parish which speak to the heart of our identity as Orthodox Christians.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the Synodal System within the Orthodox Church.

Part One of Kevin and Steve's in-depth interview with esteemed Dean Emeritus of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary, Fr. Thomas Hopko, on the important subject, "The True, Visible Church: Is it Eastern Orthodox"? Download this one friends--and wrestle with it at the gym!

Here’s Part II of Kevin and Steve's fascinating interview with Fr. Tom on the True Church. Lots here to digest, friends! Download it and put it on your favorite player to listen to over and over. Have fun!

The Very Rev. Dr. John H. Erickson, former seminary Dean (2002-2007), speaks at the first annual "Father John Meyendorff Memorial Lecture" at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary on September 15, 2013.

Domingo 11 de Mayo Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre como el amor para Dios puede dar nos la fuerza para evitar parálisis del espíritu. Hechos 9:33-42 Sunday May 11 Fr. Nicholas preached about how the love for God can give us the strength to avoid spiritual paralysis. Acts 9:33-42

Carta: 1Cor 3: 9-17, Evangelio Mt 14: 22-34 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre las dificultades de ser un misionero. Sunday July 29, 2018 Letter: 1Cor 3: 9-17, Gospel: Mat 14: 22-34 Father Nicholas preached about the difficulties of being a missionary.

Dn. Mark contends that when making the decision to become the primary caregiver, you must do so with your eyes wide open and at least some idea of what you're getting into.

Dn. Mark continues his discussion of what to consider before making the decision to become a caregiver.

the ruling is "a knife in the back of libraries," claiming that authors won't write new books if libraries lend digital books for free #

G. K. Chesterton wrote that he once left fairy tales lying on the floor of the nursery and hadn’t found any books so sensible since (from his Orthodoxy, “The Ethics of Elfland”). I suggest that Christianity is one such fairy tale, and also that it is a myth. But it is a fairy tale come true, and a myth that became a fact.

I have just finished reading Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity, by my friend Carl R. Trueman. Dr. Trueman is professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College, and a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (which, despite the title, has no connection with our own Eastern Orthodox Church).

Fr. Apostolos asks the most important question that each of us must answer in this life: What comes next?

Fr. Apostolos Hill discusses the phases of crisis and the importance of wisdom to cling to the One who gives us hope.

The New Testament epistles as well as the Divine Liturgy constantly encourage us to be of one mind because we are members of the Body of Christ and of one another. Fr Tom used today's epistle reading as an opportunity to encourage his parishioners to develop oneness with each other in order to achieve parish goals. (Seventh Sunday after Pentecost)

The feast of the Circumcision of Christ stands as a bridge between the old and new covenants. As we begin the new year, Fr Tom reminds us that we should resolve to fulfill the "Circumcision of Christ," our baptism. (Sunday before the Theophany)

Fr. Christopher speaks about the raising of Lazarus from the dead by Christ.

Fr. Emmanuel Kahn gives the homily for the Feast of St. Nicholas.

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. John Strickland, the author of the new AFP book The Age of Division: Christendom from the Great Schism to the Protestant Reformation. This is volume two of a four-volume series called Paradise and Utopia: The Rise and Fall of What the West Once Was.

Dr. Rossi reflects on his visit to the gravesite of his wife on New Years Eve and the significance of life, death, and the incarnation.

Dr. Rossi reflects on the reality of what is unseen, seeing Christ through the eyes of the heart even in death.

Dr. Albert Rossi shares about his relationship with St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects further on the spiritual treasures to be found in suffering through the words St. Therese of Lisieux.

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the cultural understanding of joy in contrast with the Orthodox understanding of joy.

This week, Archimandrite Irenei explores two passages - one by St. John of Karpathos and the other by St. Ambrose of Milan - on the nature of the continual falling down and rising up of repentance, examining the question: How is the Christian person to respond to continual failings in his attempts to live a holy life?

John Maddex talks with Dr. Maria Khoury, Orthodox writer and speaker from Taybeh, Palestine, about the tragic war and loss of life in Gaza and Israel.

From a Behind the Scenes blog, Marketing Director Melinda Johnson reflects on why someone should consider supporting AFR here in December.

Bobby Maddex interviews Reader Nicholas Chapman, Dn. Paul Siewers, and Kh. Frederica Matthewes-Green about the new title from Holy Trinity Publications, Healing Humanity: Confronting Our Moral Crisis. Listen in as they discuss the conference that inspired the book as well as timely topics such as sexuality, freedom, theosis and the challenges that Christians face as they stand for traditional values. This incredible title can be purchased directly from Holy Trinity Publications here.

Israel has damaged more buildings in two weeks than in a year of fighting with Hezbollah. / BBC News

A brief history of Hezbollah, Israel, and Lebanon. / Vox

China cracks down on "uncivilized" puns that people use to get around censorship controls. / The Guardian

One of the foremost American experts on fascism comes around to applying "this most toxic of labels" to Trumpism. / The New York Times Magazine [+]

An argument for making an "emotional hedge bet" on the presidential election—among 27 observations from a political insider. / Matt's Five Points

For Millennials, "wealth may have gone up, but if that's mostly housing wealth, then that's not actually making people better off." / The Washington post

Housing prisoners in "containment cages" for days—standing-room only, with no toilet or sink—is a widespread and unchecked practice in Texas. / Slate

In the past 40 years, the number of catastrophic injuries sustained by cheerleaders is greater than those sustained by female athletes playing all other high school and college sports combined. / The New York Times Magazine [+]

As of 2022, only about six percent of the nation's doctors identified as Black and only seven percent as Hispanic. / The Atlantic

What is the trendy recreational drug "pink cocaine?" A grab bag of different drugs dyed pink that often doesn't include cocaine. / The Associated Press

A "fruit detective" studies old paintings for produce we no longer eat. / Smithsonian Magazine

Photographs by Lars Tunbjörk of corporate worklife in the 1990s. / Lars Tunbjörk

"I don't have to tell you that posting on the internet is a weird thing to do." Lessons learned from a 90-day course taught by a TikTok influencer. / Defector

Watch: A carpenter fires his nail gun in time to a band performing next door. / Kottke

View Post →