An Easy Yoke? Homily on the 26th Sunday after Pentecost

Fr. Irineos, after briefly revisiting the reading for the healing of the 10 lepers, discusses the reading appointed for St. Sava the Sanctified, and why Christ would promise that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. #orthodox Listen to “Homily – 26th Sun after Pentecost” on Spreaker. It's only fair to share…FacebookTwitterGooglePinterestEmailFacebook Save

What if there Were a Fountain of Youth – Homily on the 25th Sunday after Pentecost

Fr. Irineos asks the question, “What if there were as fountain of youth?” and tells of the Church’s special fountain of spiritual youth. Listen to “Homily – 25th Sunday after Pentecost” on Spreaker. It's only fair to share…FacebookTwitterGooglePinterestEmailFacebook Save

Gospel Commentary: Luke 10: 1-15 – The Sending of the 70

Fr, Irineos discusses St. Clement of Alexandria’s take on this Gospel passage and how today’s reading might guide the mission minded Orthodox believer today. Listen to “Gospel Commentary – Luke 10:1-15” on Spreaker. It's only fair to share…FacebookTwitterGooglePinterestEmailFacebook Save

Podcast: Gospel Commentary: The Feeding of the 5000

Listen to “Gospel Commentary – Luke 9:12-18: The Feeding of the 5000” on Spreaker. Fr. Irineos reads the well known passage telling of the miraculous feeding of the 5000. Looking more closely at this passage, this podcast discusses both the Old Testament foreshadowing of this miracle and the Great and Holy Mystery is presages. It's Read more about Podcast: Gospel Commentary: The Feeding of the 5000[…]

VIDEO – The Mystery of Holy Chrismation

In this video, Fr. Irineos explores the Mystery of Holy Chrismation, which follows Holy Baptism in Orthodox practice. This video explores the scriptural basis as well as the theological understanding of grace and the sacrament. If you enjoy this video, please subscribe to the YouTube series, “A Few Minutes for Faith.”  In the series we Read more about VIDEO – The Mystery of Holy Chrismation[…]

VIDEO: The Mystery of Holy Baptism

Continuing a discussion on grace and the Holy Mysteries (sacraments), Fr. Irineos discusses the Orthodox understanding of the Mystery of Holy Baptism, its grace imparting economy, and some differences between modern, western views of Baptism and the historic understanding of the apostolic Church. It's only fair to share…FacebookTwitterGooglePinterestEmailFacebook Save