Orthodox spirituality concerns itself directly with the human heart. Originating not in the concepts and, as Dostoevsky wrote, “the empty firmament of the mind”, our spirituality ultimately takes root in the heart where a special connection is made between God, whose seeking us out never ends, and ourselves, the searching Read more…
For forty days from the middle of August through the end of September, Orthodox Christians across the country focus on the lives of college students. As students settle on campus for another academic year, it is certain that they will encounter a world full of questions about the very meaning Read more…
Listen Now as Fr. Chris speaks with Fr. Michael Marcantoni about discipleship and what it means to be a disciple, the unique journey of being led by the Spirit, and how that journey can transform your life. Photo Credit: Incite Faith ABOUT THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) Read more…
The Sunday after Christ’s crucifixion, the disciples are lost. Fear has paralyzed them as they hide themselves behind closed doors. Fr. Anthony Tandilyan’s sermon on Thomas Sunday speaks of the human reality of being in fear and doubt like the Apostle Thomas, until the descent of the Holy Spirit. Local, Read more…
In the Service It is customary on the day of Ordination to offer a few words before the bishop. On the day of my ordination to the Diaconate, being a lover of languages, I made the connection between the words Sargeant, Deacon, and Samurai. Each of these words means “servant” Read more…
You’ve probably watched a sports game before, haven’t you? How about a play or a ballet or a concert? It’s fun watching those things, but have you ever been the one performing or playing? It’s one thing to watch, but it’s another to join in! Today, in the Gospel reading, Read more…
In this episode of Good News for a Change, Fr. Constantine Lazarakis explores the gospel passage on the Call of the Disciples. Jesus sees the fishermen and teaches them. He instructs Simon to throw his net over the side of the boat. Fr. Constantine admits that Simon’s response is something Read more…
“Έτσι ζουν οι άγιοι. Χωρίς φοβίες, χωρίς ανασφάλειες αλλά με την δύναμη και την πληρότητα της ζωής. Με τον τροπο αυτον αντιμετωπίζουν τις δυσκολίες της ζωής, αλλά με τον ίδιο τρόπο υπερβαίνουν θαραλλέα και τον φόβο του θανάτου.” _____________________________________________ Posted by the Orthodox Christian Network. You can find the Orthodox Read more…
In this episode, Bill Marianes treats the topic of Christian Leadership, breaking it down by the “3 C’s”, Conviction, Courage, and Choices. The Apostles failed miserably when Jesus was arrested. They fled and did not, that day, show any conviction, courage, and clearly made the wrong choice. By contrast, the Read more…
Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης με την βοήθεια μια ομιλίας του Νικηφόρου Θεοτόκη, αναλύει το ζήτημα της ολιγοπιστίας και το αντιδιαστέλλει με εκείνο της πίστης και της απιστίας, για να καταδειχθεί οτι αυτή, η ολιγοπιστία, είναι η πιο επικίνδυνη κατάσταση στη ζωή του χριστιανού. __________________________________________ Posted by the Orthodox Christian Network. You Read more…