On the occasion of the first feast of the newly-canonized St. Paisios the Athonite, Fr. Andrew discusses the saint's advice on praying free of distractions.

Kassiani Mamalakis interviews Caroline Retzios on her OCF Story and journey as an Orthodox Christian.

In part 2 of his 3 part series, Fr. John explores further the Orthodox worldview that connects all of creation to our relationship with the Creator.

This is part one in a series exploring the connection between abortion and the environment.

The integrated Christian possesses a pro-life view that sees the environment as life giving and worthy of protection and a pro-environment view that sees the womb as an environment and worthy of protection.

Fr. John Oliver tells the story of the unsung hero of the Apollo 13 mission.

GGWB gave its time in this episode over to its sponsor: Anaxios Gifts! From the Tin-Foil Skufia to a book of feel-good homilies to the "Beards of Love" charity, Anaxios has it all! Tired of acrimonious debates about patriarchal show downs? So were we, so we went double-dog silly on this one. Operators are standing by; enjoy the show!

Elissa shares the wisdom of the newly canonized St. Porphyrios with regard to raising up children.

"Saint Artemios," from The Lives of Our Saints, Illustrated Biographies Book 6 (Spiritual Fragrance Publishing, 2012)

"Saint Dionysios of Zakynthos," from The Lives of Our Saints, Illustrated Biographies Book 7 (Spiritual Fragrance Publishing, 2012)

"Saint Anastasios the Persian," from The Lives of Our Saints, Illustrated Biographies Book 7 (Spiritual Fragrance Publishing, 2012)

52. Book 1: Let's Go to School Together with Christ by Boris Seleznyov (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) (2:44) Book 2: O God of Demetrios part one, by Angeline Eliakopoulos (Destro Publishers, Chicago, Illinois. 2002. For orders Tel: 773-561-2332) (22:50)

53. Book 1: Baby Moses by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2008) (4:04 mins) Book 2: O God of Demetrios part two, by Angeline Eliakopoulos (Destro Publishers, Chicago, Illinois. 2002. For orders Tel: 773-561-2332) (23:06 mins) Book 2 begins at 4:50

80. Book 1: "The Temptations of Jesus and His Return to Galilee" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (6.01 mins) Book 2: "Saint Theodora," "Saint Demetrios," and "Saint Catherine" from Studying Byzantine Icons by Marisa Decastro (Akritas Young Readers, 1995) (13.42 mins)

Fr. Ted tells the story of Fanourios, the patron saint of lost things.

Fr. Ted shares the story of St. Fanourios and reflects upon the Gospel reading about Jesus' interaction with the Rich Young Ruler.

Domingo 19 de Enero Pd. Nicolas predicó sobre que Dios es tan inmensa y poderoso y cuando entendimos esto su majestad es obvio. Lucas 17:12-19

Domingo 23 de Febrero Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la importancia del ayuno y como Dios es el único quien puede darnos vida eterna. I Cor. 8:13-9:2 Sunday February 23 Fr. Nicholas preached about the importance of fasting and how God is the only one who can give eternal life. I Cor. 8:13-9:2

Domingo 16 de Marzo Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la grandeza del Señor y sobre la importancia de la teología apofático en la Iglesia Ortodoxo, que Dios no es. Marcos 2:1-12 Sunday 16 of March Fr. Nicholas preached about unknowingness of the Lord and about the importance of Apophatic Theology in the Orthodox Church, what God is not. Mark 2:1-12

Domingo 6 de Abril Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la vida de San Maria de Egipto y como Dios tiene un plan para cada uno de nosotros. Entonces tengamos fe. Marcos 10:32-45 Sunday April 6 Fr. Nicholas preached about the life of St. Mary of Egypt and how God has a plan for each one of us. Therefore let us all have faith. Mark 10:32-45

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre el orden y la estructura en al Divinidad y como en Dios no hay confusion. Esto es muy obvio en todo la creacion. Tito 3:8-15 Fr. Nicholas preached about the order and structure of the Divine and how there is not confusion in God. This is very obvious through out all creation. Titus 3:8-15

Domingo 31 de Agosto Pd. Nicolás predicó que Dios agarda cuando nosotros seguimos su voluntad y damos alabanza a Èl. (Salmo 69:30-31) Por eso vamos a celebrar el hecho que Dios agrada en nosotros. Hebreos 9:1-7 Sunday August 24 Fr. Nicholas preached that God is pleased when we follow His will and give praise to Him. (Psalm 69:30-31) Therefor let us celebrate the fact that God is pleased with us. Hebrews 9:1-7

Domingo 21 de Septiembre Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre el sacrificio de Dios y como nosotros podemos seguir Su ejemplo y haga sacrificio en nuestras propias vidas. Pd. Nicolás usó el ejemplo como nosotros sacrifica cuando escuchamos a otros. (Evangelio de San Juan Capitula 19) Sunday September 21 Fr. Nicholas preached about the sacrifice of God and how we can follow His example and make our own sacrifices in our lives. Fr. Nicholas used the example of how we sacrifice when we listen to others. (Gospel according to John Chapter 19)

Domingo 16 de Noviembre padre Nicolás predicó como Dios incluye todo. Su iglesia es para los hombres y mujeres, los jovenes y ancianos, los Mexicanos y Estadounidenses. Esto es obvio en los labores de la Iglesia Ortodoxa en México y la evangelización de nuestro Arzobispo Metropolita Antonio Chedraui. (Romanos 10:11-11:2) Sunday November 16 Fr. Nicholas preached about the inclusiveness of God. His Church is for all, men and women, young and old, Mexicans and Americans. This is obvious in the labors of the Orthodox Church in Mexico and the evangelism of our archbishop Metropolitan Antonio Chedraui. (Romans 10:11-11:2)

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre el temor de Dios. Nosotros como fieles no debemos tener temor de nada en el mundo ademas la ira de Dios. Por eso todos nuestros decisiones no debe reflejar un deseo a adquirir aprobacion de gente pero mas debe reflejar el deseo de agradar nuestro Creador. (Lucas 12:16-21) Fr. Nicholas preached about the fear of God. We as the faithful should not fear anything in this world other than the wrath of God. For this reason our decisions need to reflect not a desire to gain peoples approval but rather to please our Creator. (Luke 12:16-21)

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la paz en tu corazón que glorifica el imagine de Dios. Cada uno está hecho como Dios entonces vamos a cuidar su semejanza. (Colosenses 3:4-11) Fr. Nicholas preached about the peace in your heart that glorifies the image of God. Everyone of is made like God therefore let us strive to maintain his likeness. (Colossians 3:4-11)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el amor de Dios y como en su amor todos es bueno. Sabiendo esto podemos sobrevenir las cosas mas difíciles para ser ejemplos de esperanza en el mundo. (Romanos 5:1-10) Fr. Nicholas preached on the love of God and how in His love all things are good. Knowing this we can overcome the most difficult things in order to be examples of hope in the world. (Romans 5:1-10)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la grandeza de Dios en los humanos y como nosotros tenemos la capacidad para tener muchos éxitos hasta tal vez dejar el Señor maravillado. Entonces rétate de hacer cosas grandes. (Romanos 12:6-14) Fr. Nicholas preached about the greatness of God in humans and how we have the capacity to have great success even to possibly marvel the Lord. Therefore challenge yourself and do great things. (Romans 12:6-14)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la unidad de la gente de Cristo y como cuando tenemos paz de Dios en nuestro corazón somos unidos. Recuerden que todos van a morir un día y con el favor del Señor este recuerdo nos da paz a nuestras almas. (Hechos 1:12-26) Fr. Nicholas preached about the unity of Christ and how when we have the peace of God in our hearts we are unified. Remember that all people will die one day and through God’s grace this reminder will bring us peace. (Acts 1:12-26)

Padre Nicolás predicó que un fiel de Dios haga planes para una mañana mejor. Como en México la Iglesia ha mejorado por los siglos y también como un pescador quien necesita tener esperanza de un buen futuro nosotros como discípulos hagan lo mismo. (Efesios 4:1-7) Fr. Nicholas preached that a faithful person of God makes plans for a better tomorrow. Like in Mexico in that the Church has improved through the centuries and like fishermen who need to have hope in a better future we also need to do the same. (Ephesians 4:1-7)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el amor que Dios tiene para la gente perdida y como el Señor nunca va a abandonarnos. (Lucas 19:1-10) Fr. Nicholas preached about the love that God has for the people who are lost and how He never abandons us. (Luke 19:1-10)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre los frutos del Espíritu y como por aquel frutos vamos a tener éxitos en la vida de Cristo. (Galatas 5) Fr. Nicholas preached about the fruits of the Spirit and how those fruits will give us success in the life of Christ. (Galatians 5)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la voluntad de Dios y como el Señor nos envía cambios a nuestras vidas para ayudarnos a crecer en su gracia. (Hechos 6) Fr. Nicholas preached about the will of God and how the Lord sends us changes in order to help us grow in His grace. (Acts 6)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre los frutos del Espíritu y como por aquel frutos vamos a tener éxitos en la vida de Cristo. (Galatas 5) Fr. Nicholas preached about the fruits of the Spirit and how those fruits will give us success in the life of Christ. (Galatians 5)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la voluntad de Dios y como el Señor nos envía cambios a nuestras vidas para ayudarnos a crecer en su gracia. (Hechos 6) Fr. Nicholas preached about the will of God and how the Lord sends us changes in order to help us grow in His grace. (Acts 6)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre las multitudes de Dios. Cristo Dios es grande pero también sabia las debilidades del sufrimiento. (Hebreos 4:14-5:6) Fr. Nicholas preached about the vastness of God. Christ God is great and also He knew the weaknesses of the suffering. (Hebrews 4:14-5:6)

Padre Nicolás predicó que Dios es el Dios de hoy. Cuidado que tu no pienses solamente que va a venir mañana y perdiendo la belleza de hoy. Dios es el Señor del presente. (Filipenses 4:4-9) Fr. Nicholas preached that God is the God of today. Be careful that you do not only think about what is to come tomorrow and loose the beauty of today. God is the Lord of the present. (Philippians 4:4-9)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre como debemos compartir con el mundo nuestra alegría de la satisfaccion que tenemos en Cristo. Porque Dios nos da muchos dones, incluyendo a animar a las personas. (Romanos 12:6-14) Fr. Nicholas preaches about how we should share our happiness with the world of the satisfaction we have in Christ. Because God gives us many blessings, including the ability to encourage others. (Romans 12:6-14)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre necesitamos a mantener el mensaje de Dios en nuestros almas para todo nuestra vida. (1 Corintios 16:13-24) Fr. Nicholas preached about how we need to keep the message of God in our souls for all of our life. (1 Corinthians 16:13-24)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre que debemos recibir el los regalos de Dios, físicamente y espiritualmente. (Lucas 6:31-36) Fr. Nicholas preached about how we should receive the gifts from God, physically and spiritually. (1 Corinthians 9:2-12)

Padre Nicholas predicó sobre quien es Dios, y donde está. Dios siempre está con nosotros, aunque a veces no lo creemos. Juan 17:1-13 Fr. Nicholas preached on who God is, and where He is. God is always with us, even if sometimes we don’t believe it. John 17:1-13

Padre Nicholas predica a veces por las mentiras en nuestras cabezas, estamos haciendo cosas malas. Pero sabiendo que estamos con Dios, vamos a caminar por el camino de la luz. Mateo 8:28-91 Fr. Nicholas preached on how sometimes, because of the lies in our head, we do wrong things. However, knowing that we are with God, we will walk the path of the light. Matthew 8:28-91

Padre Nicholas predica que todos somos pecadores, pero Tenemos a una Dios, que nos perdona. Y por eso, somos dichosos. Mateo 18:23-35 Fr. Nicholas preaches that we all are sinners, but we have a God, that forgives us. And we are lucky because of this. Matthew 18:23-35

Padre Nicholas predice que no debemos temarnos. Porque con dios, vamos a ser victorioso. Tito 3:8-15 Fr. Nicholas preaches that we should not be afraid. For with God, we will be victorious. Titus 3:8-15

Padre Nicholas predice que no debemos Preocupar sobre nada, además que si Dios abre la puerta para nosotros. Efesios 5:8-19 Fr. Nicholas preaches that we should not be worried about anything, except for if God will open the doors for us. Ephesians 5:8-19

El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre estar enfocados en la voluntad de Dios, envitando el mal entre nosotros (no ser como lobos), siendo ovejas del rebaño de Cristo, así como el apóstol Pablo nos lo recomienda, por lo que tendremos que esforzarnos en superar las dificultades y alcanzaremos la recompensa prometida por Dios. Father Nicholas preached about being focused on the will of God, avoiding the evil among us (not being like wolves), but being sheep of the flock of Christ, just as the apostle Paul recommends it. So we will have to strive to overcome the difficulties and we will achieve the reward promised by God.

Carta: 2Cor1: 21- 2:4, Evangelio Mt 22:1- 14 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre la vestidura de salvación con la que nos presentaremos en su banquete. Sunday September 2, 2018 Letter: 2Cor 1: 21-2:4, Gospel: Mat 22:1- 14 Father Nicholas preached about the garment of salvation with which we will present ourselves at his banquet.

Carta: Gal 2: 16-20, Evangelio Mc 8:34- 9:1 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre buscar la alegría de Dios y vivir y servir en fe. Letter: Gal 2: 16-20, Gospel: Mk 8:34- 9:1 Father Nicholas preached about seeking the joy of God and living and serving in faith.

Carta: Gal 4: 22-27, Evangelio Lc 5: 1-11 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre cómo salir adelante con Dios en las dificultades del cristiano en la vida. Sunday September 23, 2018 Letter: Gal 4: 22-27, Gospel: Lk 5: 1-11 Father Nicholas preached on how to get ahead with God in the difficulties of the Christian in life.

Carta: Tit 3: 8-15, Evangelio Lc 8:5-15 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre las consecuencias de obrar correctamente y en fe . Letter: Tit 3: 8-15, Gospel: Lk 8: 5-15 Father Nicholas preached about the consequences of working correctly and in faith.