Fr. Apostolos reminds us that while prayer is difficult, it is essential to our salvation.

Fr. Apostolos begins a discussion of the Lord's Prayer.

Fr. Apostolos continues his discussion of the Lord's Prayer.

Fr. Apostolos concludes his discussion of the Lord's Prayer.

Fr. Apostolos Hill preaches on the Gospel reading about the difference between casual, ineffective prayer and the fervent prayer required of us in our present difficulties.

Fr. Apostolos Hill speaks about the Canaanite woman as an example of urgent prayer.

What should we do when thoughts come? The Psalms will help wash your heart of the distractions and you will reach the point where you can pray better.

Part 1 of a 2 part series on prayer.

Part two of a two-part series on prayer.

The price to be paid for unceasing prayer.

Fr. Maxym Lysack explains what differentiates the Jesus Prayer from other prayers.

Sermon on the Seventh Sunday of Pascha (John 17:1-13)

The Parable of the Publican and Pharisee is the Church's herald to prepare for Great Lent. To begin, Fr Thomas presents three important principles to bear in mind when approaching God in prayer. (Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee)

Is there anything upon which our faith is contingent? Fr. Tom reminds us that, while we may not always have certainty or the privilege of seeing the Lord as the disciples, our prayer will be the seal of our faith.

We're all familiar with the high priestly prayer of Christ, but what are its implications for us here and now? How does it dictate our worship, our service, our unity? Listen as Fr. Tom unpacks the prayer of our Lord.

Bobby interviews Katherine Hyde, an acquisitions editor at Ancient Faith Publishing, about the new Ancient Faith Prayer Book.

Bobby Maddex interviews Benedict Sheehan, Xenia Sheehan, and the poet Sydney Lea about the new AFP book The Shield of Psalmic Prayer by the late Donald Sheehan.

Bobby Maddex interviews Megan E. Gilbert, the author and illustrator of the new AFP book A Mother’s Prayer.

Today we have the special treat of hearing several recordings obtained by Dr. Rossi of people singing the Jesus Prayer.

Dr. Rossi continues to talk about the Jesus Prayer.

Dr. Rossi interviews Matushka Robin Freeman, Director of Music at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary.

Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Fr. Alexis Trader, author of Ancient Christian Wisdom, on the topic of overcoming impulsivity and the desire to control the world around us.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on praying the Jesus Prayer with a living faith.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the way in which prayer deepens our love for God.

What is implied in the "our" of the "Our Father"? In this week's episode, Fr. Matthew examines two passages from St Cyprian's treatise on the Lord's Prayer, which focus on questions of unity and community in the Son of God. Do we live this communion in our own life of prayer?

Michael Tishel, the new director of the CrossRoad program at Hellenic College, presents Dr. George Stavros on the Jesus Prayer. Dr. Stavros heads up the Counseling, Psychology, and Religion doctoral programs at the Boston University School of Theology. Here he speaks at a parish retreat at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Weston, Massachusetts.

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Norris Chumley, the Executive Producer, Director, and Co-Narrator of the film Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer: A Pilgrimage to the Heart of an Ancient Spirituality. HarperOne has also released a literary companion to the film that bears the same title.

Igumen Gerasim (Power), Abbot of St. Elias Orthodox Hermitage in North Central Alberta, Canada, speaks at a Lenten retreat at St. Herman of Alaska Sobor in Edmonton, Alberta, on March 26, 2016. The theme of the retreat was "One Hour from the Heart of a Priest."

Fr. Pat examines three aspects of the temple: the human being, the family, and the Church.

Fr. Pat examines Psalm 3, a prayer that should be recited anytime a believer feels desperate and inundated.

The parable of the Publican and the Pharisee teaches us much about prayer. Father Pat looks at three things: the meaning of the temple, the issue of repeated prayer, and authenticity when speaking with God.

Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon preaches from Luke 18:35-43, the story of the blind beggar who receives his sight.

Fr. Pat offers pre-Lenten reflections on Hanna, the mother of Samuel and Anna the Prophetess.

n 1 Corinthian 4:9-16, the Apostle Paul gives a portrayal of a style of life very much in contrast with the style of life preferred by the Corinthians. In this homily from 2009, Fr. Pat looks at the contrasts enumerated by St. Paul.

A vesperal homily about James the Just. The text is James 1:1-11.

What a prayer rope is, and how it can help us.

If we attend Church services, do we need to pray on our own? If we pray on our own, do we need to attend the services? Prayer matters, and goes hand in hand with the services. Without the Liturgy, prayer is just talking to ourselves. And without prayer, Liturgy is just empty ritual.

It's one thing to talk about why Church services and prayer are important, and another to do them. How do we start? The key is something simple, and something very easy to overlook: silence.

Prayer isn't a numbers game, it's about experiencing Christ's joy!