Rita explains the use of the Sanctification Prayer that we pray before eating, asking the Holy Spirit to fill and guide what we are partaking in.

Reflecting on St. Paul's admonition to 'bless and do not curse,' Fr. Andrew discusses how that applies in our times of heightened political tension.

In this encore presentation, Fr. Joseph talks to us about Santa Claus and his sons—and his own—imagination.

Fr. Joseph picks up "Santa"—only to discover that this Jolly Ol' Elf is packing heat and on a mission (from God).

Fr. Joseph talks to us about Santa Claus in his son's—and in his own—imagination.

Elissa explains how it is that God has no beginning and no end and what that tells us about Him.

In this special video episode (the first of two parts), Father John discusses the background to the revolution in art during the Italian Renaissance. Though it produced some of the most stunning and innovative works ever, secular humanism represented a radical departure from the heavenly orientation of traditional Christian art.

This is part 2 to last week's special video episode, on the revolution of art during the Italian Renaissance.

We read Revelation 20:1-15 in the light of the gospels, Psalm 85:10-11 and Isaiah 66:24. This chapter leads us not only into the vivid climax of the Apocalypse, but into two heated debates among those who name Christ; millennialism, and universalism. It reminds us that God’s justice and love are in harmony, and that even now, He reigns.

Sober joy is the atmosphere of the second group of ascent songs, based on Psalms LXX 122-124 (MT 123-125). While aware of human need, we also meditate upon the security found among the people of God, and the presence of the Holy Spirit to sanctify us and the whole world, helped in our thinking by Ephesians 6:10-17, 2 Peter 3:9 and Romans 8:26-27.

This week we read the story of Susanna, found either in the prologue of Daniel or Daniel 13 (dependent upon the version used). Susanna is an excellent example of the charms and depth of the Readable Books, adding to doctrine and morals an appreciation for the domestic life and the spunkiness of its heroine, whose story is here analyzed with reference to Daniel 3:17-18, Romans 4, and Psalm 3:1-4.

177. And Then Nicholas Sang by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson (Conciliar Press, 2010).

Fr. Ted enumerates the teaching of the Church when it comes to the blessing of the waters on Theophany.

There is a great difference between the word "Christian" and the actual reality of living like a Christian.

Fr. Ted discusses St. Nicholas.

Padre Nicolás predico sobre el entendimiento de la Iglesia sobre el matrimonio entre hombres y mujeres. Él consejó que todos deben estar cuidadoso que no sean engañado de las mintiras del mundo. (1Timoteo 3:13-4:1) Fr. Nicholas preached about the understanding of the Church concerning marriage amoung men and women. He advised that all should be careful not to be fooled by the lies of the world. (1 Timothy 3:13-4:1)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre todos las oportunidades que el Espíritu nos da. Unas oportunidades son a ser feliz, a tener amor, y a festejar que tenemos hoy. (Hechos 11:19-26, 29-30) Fr. Nicholas preached about the many opportunities that the Holy Spirit gives us. A opportunity to be happy, to feel love, and to celebrate what we have today. (Acts 11:19-26, 29-30)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre que debemos llenar nuestras vidas con personas quien nos va a santificar. Debemos evitar las personas que nos trae negatividad a nuestras vidas. (Romanos 2:10-16) Fr. Nicholas preached about how we should fill our lives with people who will sanctify us. We should avoid the people why bring negativity to our lives. (Romans 2:10-16)

Padre Nicholas predica que Jesucristo nos sana de nuestros dolencias y enfermedades. Image result for Matthew 4:18-23 orthodoxSi él puede sanar a gente hace 2000 años, es obvio que lo puede hacer hoy en día. Mateo 4:18-23 Fr. Nicholas preached on how Jesus Christ saves us from our pains and sicknesses. If he can heal people 2000 year ago, he can heal them today. Matthew 4:18-23

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre buscar la santidad y pureza. Father Nicholas preached on seeking holiness and purity.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre cómo Dios nos sana. Father Nicholas preached on how God heals us.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre cómo la compasión nos puede ayudar a ser semejantes a Él. Father Nicholas preached on how compassion can help us become like Him.

Sermon on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (I Corinthians 9:2-12; Matthew 18:23-35)

Fr. Gregory Hallam talks about the real St. Nick!

Dr. Rossi begins a short series on the "Pendulum of Asceticism" with today's episode titled "Sane Asceticism."

Dr. Rossi addresses the question, "What is Sanity?" He interviews Alexis, an Orthodox Christian living with schizophrenia.

Dr. Rossi talks about the book God's Path to Sanity by Dee Pennock.

Bobby Maddex Interviews carver and iconographer Fr. Jerome Sanderson about his participation in both the Ancient Christianity and African-American Conference and an upcoming Liturgical Arts Festival in California.

The state of liturgical music in North America.

Bobby Maddex interviews Dan Christopulos, the U.S. Country Representative for International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). Dan is in New York City this week coordinating the delivery of food, water, and blankets to those victimized by Hurricane Sandy.

Ancient Faith Radio presents Frederica Mathewes-Green speaking at the second annual Pan-Orthodox Sanctity of Life Sunday Presentation. The presentation was sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Clergy Association of Greater Chicago and took place at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero, Illinois.

Bobby Maddex interviews Nicholas Anton and Theodore Pritsis of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese about the United Nations programs that are a ministry of the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Relations of the GOA.

John Maddex visits with board members of the Lausanne-Orthodox Initiative who are planning their next conference in September to be held in Cambridge. LOI is a movement of Orthodox and Evangelical Christians who wish to respect each other’s beliefs, learn from each other, and support one another in obeying the call to share in God’s mission.

Bobby Maddex interviews author Susan Cushman about her life and her latest book, Pilgrim Interrupted. Pilgrim Interrupted is a collection of 35 essays, 3 poems, and 5 excerpts from Susan's novels and short stories. Coming of age during the turbulent 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi; marrying young and adopting three children; leaving the Presbyterian Church of her childhood for the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith in 1987; Susan finally began to chronicle her journey in the early 2000s. Pilgrim Interrupted is her eighth book. Susan's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Cushman/e/B00T3OPP18/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 Susan's Personal Website: https://susancushman.com

Using 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 as his text, Fr. Pat looks at three qualities of the Thessalonian Church, and finds these qualities exemplified in the lives of three Old Testament saints.

We welcome back Kevin Allen to AFR with his inaugural come back podcast which is part 1 of an interview with Fr. Josiah Trenham. They discuss his new book Rock and Sand - An Orthodox Appraisal of the Protestant Reformers and their Teaching, published by New Rome Press. This interview is also available in video format from Patristic Nectar Films.

In part 2 of his interview with Fr. Josiah Trenham, Kevin Allen gets specific on some of the modern day expressions of Reformed teaching and how it differs from the Orthodox Church. Fr. Josiah authored the book Rock and Sand: An Orthodox Appraisal of the Protestant Reformers and Their Theology. Click here to view the video version of this interview.

Philippians 4:4-9, John 12: 1-18. What does real spirituality look like?

One of the UK's largest Sikh temples has reinvented itself as an emergency food operation.

The event sees scores of bikers dressed as Santa raise money for the Manx children's Hospice.

Salford Red Devils sign France international prop Justin Sangare on two-year deal after his release from Leeds Rhinos.

A chance meeting at a hospitality suite at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has led to a former Brazil international playing for free in the FA Cup second round.

Teams in Barrow make a kart relying on only their strength and gravity to get to the finish line.

More than 5,500 residents are currently hoping to secure a council property in the Barnsley area.

Bedworth has marked 11 November on the actual day every year for more than 100 years.

Praying hard for a lump of concrete.