The Edge of Mysterion, Chapter Eight, by Richard Rene (Conciliar Press, 2011)

The Edge of Mysterion, Chapter Eighteen, by Richard Rene (Conciliar Press, 2011)

"The Annunciation of the Angel to the Righteous Joseph," from Feasts of Christ and the Theotokos and Miracles of the Lord by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing (2012). In honor of this the 500th episode of "Readings from the Under the Grapevine," we are giving away a gift set containing The Miracle of the Red Egg by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson, The Legend of the Cross by Dr. Chrissi Hart, and the CD Pascha: Come Receive the Light by Eikona. For a chance to win, simply write to Dr. Hart at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/**/ and tell her which "Grapevine" reading you have enjoyed the most, as well as what you love about Pascha. The winner will be announced on April 10, 2015.

"The Raising of Jairus’ Daughter," from Feasts of Christ and the Theotokos and Miracles of the Lord by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing (2012)

Goodnight Jesus by Angela Isaacs, illustrated by Nicholas Malara (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2016)

Let There Be Light!, by Alisa Rakich Brooks, illustrated by R.E. Bursik (Sebastian Press, 2016) Available at Sebastian Press.

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Bickleton, Washington 1979," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Zorka – Part 1," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Winter 1908," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Home Again," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Bringing in Christmas," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Christmas Eve," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Early Spring 1911," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "The Feast Day of Saint Nina, January 1909," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Great Pascha, Easter 1914," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Summer 1914, June," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "July 1914," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "August 1, 1914," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Winter at War 1914-1915," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Fall 1915," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Spring 1916 and Conclusion," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Conclusion – Righteous Joseph and A Child is Born in Bethlehem," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).

The Drought, from The Adventures of a Little Ringtail Complete Series (2015). Anna Larsen Books. Available from the St. Anthony Monastery store.

Christmas at Pine Cottage, Chapter Eight, by Renee Riva (Forget Me Not Romances, an imprint of Winged Publications, 2018). Available on Amazon

Vanessa The Wonderworker, Chapter Eight, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Available on Amazon

Vanessa The Wonderworker, Chapter Eighteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Available on Amazon

Vanessa The Wonderworker, Chapter Twenty Eight, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Available on Amazon

56. Book 1: Moses' Flight From Egypt from the Old Testament Stories for Children series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2008) (duration 4:00 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapters 1-2 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 4:40, duration 19.58 mins)

126. Lucia, Saint of Light by Katherine Bolger Hyde (Conciliar Press, 2009).

133. The Invincible Orthodox Knight by Oleg Tichomyrov, part 1 (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001)

134. The Invincible Orthodox Knight by Oleg Tichomyrov, Conclusion (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001)

Fr. Ted explains that, because we are hypocrites, we are in danger of losing God's grace.

Fr. Ted reminds his fellow priests that they can easily fall into hypocrisy along with the Pharisees.

Fr. Ted asks whether you will choose to be a person of the light or a person of the darkness.

Fr. Ted reminds us that in order to experience the fruits of our labors, we must go through many trials and tribulations.

Fr. Ted explains that the Church provides a foretaste of the Resurrection before we celebrate it because, as Orthodox Christians, we know how this particular story ends.

Fr. Ted offers a beautiful homily for the Feast of Transfiguration. He urges us to live life within the Church, so that when we come into contact with the light of Truth, we do not squint and turn away.

Fr. Ted encourages us to pace ourselves in this, our second week of Lent, as temptations from the evil one can thwart our efforts to be closer to God. He also reminds us to be patient with others as each path is different and we are not to judge.

Fr. Ted explains that the Feast of the Transfiguration reminds us of who God is as the one who reveals all of our acts and deeds, whether they be good or evil.

Metropolitan Sotirios of Canada gives the homily at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Winnipeg.

Fr. Gregory Scratch is the guest speaker at the Vespers of the Feast of St. Demetrios.

Sbdn. Alex Younes delivers the keynote address at Youth Sunday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Sbdn. Alex is from the Antiochian Archdiocese and attends St. George Antiochian in Toronto

Fr. Ted reminds us that we must be a spiritual light to our children.

Dr. John Karvelas speaks at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis Youth Assembly in Winnipeg, Canada.

The Rev. Fr. Gregory Scratch speaks at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis Youth Assembly in Winnipeg, Canada.

Fr. Ted explains that the essence and energies of God can be applied to who we are as human beings and how we act toward one another.

The world's time is different than God's time, and we need to be able to strike a balance between the two.

We must choose Christ over the secular world.

Fr. Ted calls us to keep the coming judgment before our eyes as we enter Great Lent.