God With Us
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God, God with us!
Jan 25, 2020
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Episodes
Orthodox Christmas
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses two differences within celebration of an Orthodox Christmas (ancient vs. modern) in regards to the Nativity Fast and the celebration of St. Nicholas and St. Basil.
Jan 25, 2020
Seeing the Truth
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the way in which God chooses to work with us (synergy) in our lives.
Jan 25, 2020
Sunday of Godparents
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of Godparents in the life of the Orthodox Christian.
Jan 25, 2020
The Wall of Stuff
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of almsgiving during the Nativity Fast.
Jan 25, 2020
Church Leadership
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan through the lens of church leadership and hypocrisy.
Jan 25, 2020
Preconceptions
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos challenges us to consider our own preconceptions about God and how we live in relation to our belief in God.
Jan 25, 2020
Outside of the Church
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the Gospel reading on the demonized man of Gadarene, calling us to live our lives in the Church rather than in the World.
Jan 25, 2020
Touching Christ
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the healing touch of Christ.
Jan 25, 2020
Faith in Others
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to humble ourselves and have faith in others.
Jan 25, 2020
The Crossbar
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' call for us to take up our cross and follow him.
Jan 25, 2020
The Cross and the Serpent
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gave the homily on the Gospel reading from John 3:13-17.
Jan 25, 2020
The Spiritual Calendar
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the significance of the spiritual calendar and the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year.
Jan 25, 2020
Miracles and Magic Tricks
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the miracle of Jesus walking on the water, drawing Peter into this miracle in synergy with him.
Jan 25, 2020
Blessing the Loaves
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on Jesus feeding five thousand people with five loaves and two fish.
Jan 25, 2020
Synods and Popes
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos compares the Orthodox Christian synodal system and the Latin Papal system.
Jan 25, 2020
A Tale of Two Nations
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the difference between the Samaritans and the Jews which inform Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman, St. Photini.
Jan 25, 2020
Healing the Spirit
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the healing of the paralytic.
Jan 25, 2020
Dare to Doubt
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the significance of St. Thomas' difficulty believing in the resurrection of Jesus for us today.
Jan 25, 2020
This Feast Bothers Me
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the irony in the Palm Sunday story.
Jan 25, 2020
The Internal Battle
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the internal battle with the passions through the example of St. Mary of Egypt.
Jan 25, 2020
Take Up Your Cross
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to take up our cross and actively follow Christ through the second half of Great Lent.
Jan 25, 2020
Coming Home
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to enter the Great Fast with hope on the Sunday of Forgiveness.
Jan 25, 2020
Going to the Beach
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to prepare ourselves to stand before the Uncreated Light of God, either in joy or sorrow.
Jan 25, 2020
Same Place, Same Time
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos discusses the topic of forgiveness.
Jan 25, 2020
Beginning the Triodion
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos introduces us to the beginning of the triodion, the three-week season of preparation for the fasting of Great Lent.
Jan 25, 2020
Bearing the Insult
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the Gospel reading from the Sunday of the Canaanite woman, and her perseverance to overcome the barriers she faced to reaching Jesus.
Jan 25, 2020
According to our Ability
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' Parable of the Talents.
Jan 25, 2020
Accepting the Word
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the life and ministry of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.
Jan 25, 2020
Entitlement
Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the problem of entitlement through the Gospel reading on the Healing of the Ten Lepers.
Jan 25, 2020
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