Calling All Martyrs
The calling of the Christian is to look to others before himself.
Aug 08, 2017
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Episodes
Living Examples
Fr. Ted speaks about the importance of our children receiving a positive "living" example of how to live their faith.
Aug 08, 2017
Faith of the Demons
Fr. Ted shares his thoughts on the importance of summer camp for children and young adults, as well as his reflections on the Gospel reading about the healing of the demon-possessed men from the land of the Gergesenes.
Aug 08, 2017
God is a Parachute
Fr. Ted calls us to an active life of prayer rather than only reaching out to God when we need something from Him.
Aug 08, 2017
Examples and Priorities
Fr. Ted reflects upon the call to "seek first the Kingdom of God," particularly as we raise our children.
Jul 06, 2017
The Synodal System
Fr. Ted explains the way in which decisions, like recognizing saints, are made in the Orthodox Church through a synodal system.
Jul 06, 2017
Spirit of Understanding
Fr. Ted invites to cultivate the full life that is ours in Christ through Baptism and Chrismation - enlightened and guided by the Holy Spirit into all truth.
Jul 06, 2017
Councils and Truth
Fr. Ted explains the importance of the Ecumenical Councils and how they make a difference in our lives today.
Jun 04, 2017
Having No One: Sunday of the Paralytic
Fr. Ted encourages us to consider the story of the paralytic who had no one to help. How are we living our Orthodox faith in a way that personally serves those in need?
Jun 04, 2017
For They Were Afraid: Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearers
Fr. Ted calls us to daily live our faith in the resurrected Christ without fear!
Jun 04, 2017
The Sword of Fasting - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Fr. Ted calls us to put to use one of the most powerful tools that we have in fighting the passions—fasting!
Jun 02, 2017
Giving in Truth: Charity in Great Lent
Fr. Ted addresses the staff at the headquarters of World Vision Canada on the Orthodox view of charity as it relates to Great Lent.
Jun 02, 2017
The Helmet of Mercy - Fourth Sunday of Lent
Fr. Ted continues his reflections upon a Lenten hymn and how it applies to the call to show mercy to others during our journey through Great Lent.
Jun 02, 2017
The Breastplate of Prayer - Third Sunday of Lent
Fr. Ted reflects upon the power of prayer to protect our heart or nous at the center of our being from the passions and influences of the world.
Jun 02, 2017
The Wall of Faith - Second Sunday of Lent
Fr. Ted speaks to us of the wall of faith that cannot be destroyed.
Jun 02, 2017
The Armor of the Cross - First Sunday of Lent
Fr. Ted calls us to take up our Cross during Lent by intensifying our efforts to grow more deeply in the image of Christ.
Jun 02, 2017
The Arena Within - Sunday of Forgiveness
Fr. Ted calls us to do battle with the Enemy in the arena within during Great Lent.
Jun 02, 2017
A Way Out (Sunday of Last Judgment)
Fr. Ted challenges us to take seriously the coming Judgment by Christ which will reveal what we have chosen in this life.
Mar 02, 2017
Becoming the Father: The Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Fr. Ted calls us to become like the Father who was ready and willing to welcome those who return to the life of the Church, rather than the big brother who was judgmental towards his returning brother.
Mar 02, 2017
Non Being: The Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
Fr. Ted asks, "What happens when are neither the Publican or the Pharisee?" The Triodion calls us back to the roots of our faith to engage fully in the life of Christ's Church.
Mar 02, 2017
I Want Your Soul
Fr. Ted challenges two lies that we are taught growing up about being a Christian, and offers us a different way of living our faith in Jesus.
Feb 13, 2017
Being Grateful
Fr. Ted calls us to a childlike gratefulness for the many gifts that we have been given by God.
Feb 13, 2017
Of Water, the Spirit, and Idolatry
Fr. Ted calls us to the right usage of Holy Water rather than an idol that replaces a life lived in Christ.
Feb 13, 2017
Dead Christians
Fr. Ted reflects upon the recent bombing in a Coptic Orthodox Church in Cairo, Egyptd during the Divine Liturgy.
Dec 15, 2016
Christian Giving
Fr. Ted encourages us to consider the difference between secular-giving to the poor and Christian-giving to the poor, and how we can give the best of ourselves to our brothers and sisters as we follow Jesus Christ.
Dec 10, 2016
Christian Shoes
Fr. Ted calls us to a life genuine love for God and compassion towards those in need.
Nov 30, 2016
Laughing at God
Fr. Ted reflects upon a conversation that he had regarding the resurrection of the body, and whether we actually believe the faith that has been handed down to us.
Nov 30, 2016
What About the Pigs
Fr. Ted calls us to receive from God all things that He knows we need for our salvation, not only what we ask for ourselves.
Nov 30, 2016
Among the Thorns
Fr. Ted discusses the challenges of cultivating the soil of our lives in order to nurture our own faith as well as the faith of our children and grandchildren.
Nov 30, 2016
Thanksgiving
Fr. Ted encourages us to live a life of thanksgiving to Christ!
Oct 17, 2016
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