Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand
On Worship in Spirit and Truth, join Dr. Demetrios Katos as he discusses “Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand.” March marks the beginning of Spring, a period of renewal and a preface to the blessings that we will enjoy in the experience of our Lord’s passion and...
Interview with Fr. George Livanos, Pt 1
“Our life in Christ and in America,” hosted by Bill Hinkle, is a show that will address the common conflicts between our faith and the political life in America. So often we get pulled into waging battles that may not be part of our vocation as Orthodox Christians. All types...
The Prodigal Son
Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης προσεγγίζει τα θέματα που ανακύπτουν απο την παραβολή του Ασώτου. Ο Φιλευσπλαχνος πατέρας, η μετάνοια, η συγχώρεση, η αυτοδικαίωση του μεγάλου αδελφού και το πόσο αυτή κλονίστηκε με την επιστροφή του μικρού του αδελφού και την αντίδραση του πατέρα.
Unexpected Forgiveness
The Prodigal Son discovered a new beginning through unexpected forgiveness. On Harmony of Thunder, Fr. David Smith describes the way St. Gregory Palamas interpreted this important parable.
New Beginnings – The Prodigal Son
Jennifer Hock, the organizer of OCN’s upcoming webinar “Enriching our Church School Classrooms” tells us about the many speakers lined up for that March 9th event. We’ll also take a first look at our monthly theme of “New Beginnings” through the lens of this Sunday’s Gospel: The Prodigal Son. Fr....
Our Attitude toward God, People, and Ourselves
Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης προσεγγίζει την παραβολή του Τελώνου και του Φαρισαίου. Αυτή την Κυριακή ξεκινά το Τριώδιο. Με σοφία η Εκκλησία μας έχει τοποθετήσει στην έναρξη της πορείας μας προς το Πάσχα την παραβολή αυτή. Για να εξετάσουμε τα βαθύτερα κίνητρα μας που μας ωθούν να πλησιάσουμε η να απομακρυνθούμε...
Sunday of the Pharisee and the Publican
On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Stanley Harakas points us toward Lent through a presentation on the Sundays approaching the Fast, starting with this Sunday, the Sunday of the Pharisee and the Publican.
Intercessory Prayer
Have you ever wondered why Orthodox Christians ask the Saints for intercession? Or why we pray for the forgiveness and salvation of those who have already passed away? On this week’s program, Dr. David C. Ford, a professor of church history at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, explains why these...
Memorize, Meditate, and Apply
This week on CRTL, we’ll hear about the first Family Life/All-Auxiliaries Conference of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, taking place July 4-7 in Grass Lake, Michigan. For more details on the conference, please visit www.roea.org. Then we’ll join Dr. Bradley Nassif, Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at North...
Real Prayer Can Change Your Life
O Lord God of my salvation, I cry day and night before You; Let my prayer come before You; Incline Your ear to my supplication, O Lord. Psalm 88:1-3. Dear Faithful, I cannot tell you how many times I have read this Psalm! For more than 35 years, I have...