Let Us Love One Another
In his 84th episode reflecting on the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Tom talks about the Kiss of Peace which takes place after the celebrant declares "Let us love one another that with one mind we may confess."
Mar 05, 2015
Worship in Spirit and Truth
Reflections on the Divine Liturgy
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Episodes
The Offertory Prayers
Today Fr. Tom speaks about the importance of the offertory prayers said after the Great Entrance. In particular, he talks about how they are prayed in the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great.
Jan 27, 2015
The Great Entrance - Final
Fr. Tom completes his reflections on the Great Offertory Entrance of the Divine Liturgy.
Jan 06, 2015
The Ordination of a Priest
When the time has come for a priest to be ordained by the Bishop, this is done during the Divine Liturgy. Since Fr. Tom is at the place of the Great Entrance in his reflections on the Divine Liturgy, he takes us through the ordination process.
Nov 30, 2014
Remember, O Lord
As he continues to reflect on the Great Entrance at the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas speaks today about the frequent use of the word "Remember."
Nov 12, 2014
The Great Entrance - Procession part 2
Fr. Tom offers a very helpful explanation of what we are actually offering in the procession of the Great Entrance in the Divine Liturgy.
Oct 22, 2014
The Great Entrance - Procession
In this podcast Fr. Tom begins his reflections on the words and actions of the Great Entrance with the Bread and Wine to the Altar Table.
Oct 01, 2014
The Proskomede - Preparing the Bread and the Wine part 5
Today Fr. Tom looks at the differences in the Antiochian tradition in the way the Proskomede is done.
Sep 09, 2014
The Proskomede - Preparing the Bread and the Wine part 4
Fr. Tom talks about the "star" that is placed over the bread as well as the psalms and prayers that are said when both the chalice and diskos are covered with the cloth.
Aug 18, 2014
The Proskomede - Preparing the Bread and the Wine part 3
Remembering all the Saints. Fr. Tom takes us through his own practice of remembering the "great cloud of witnesses" when preparing the bread and wine for the Eucharist.
Aug 05, 2014
The Proskomede - Preparing the Bread and the Wine part 2
Fr. Thomas explores the significance of the way the bread is cut and laid on the diskos during the preparation for the eucharist.
Jul 21, 2014
The Proskomede - Preparing the Bread and the Wine
Fr. Thomas begins today some reflections on the rite of the preparation of the bread and the wine to be offered on the altar in the ritual called the Proskomede.
Jul 02, 2014
The Bread and the Wine
Fr. Thomas looks at the significance of using leavened bread and real wine for the Eucharist.
Jun 10, 2014
The Cherubic Hymn
We now come to the time in the Divine Liturgy when the Cherubic Hymn is sung admonishing us to lay aside all earthly care and receive the King of all!
May 14, 2014
The Antimension or Altar Cloth
As he continues his series on the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas Hopko talks about the Antimension or Altar Cloth that is on every altar in the Orthodox Church. Learn about its importance in verifying the authority of the parish to offer the Holy Gifts.
May 01, 2014
The Great Entrance
Fr. Tom now gets to the offertory procession with the Bread and the Wine which will be offered and then consecrated into the Body and Blood of Christ at the Eucharistic Anaphora of the Divine Liturgy.
Apr 01, 2014
The Litany of the Faithful
Fr. Tom transitions now to the second half of the Divine Liturgy with the Litany of the Faithful.
Mar 06, 2014
The Litany of the Catechumens
Fr. Tom goes through the various translations of the Litany of the Catechumens and also continues his thoughts on the departure of the catechumens.
Feb 10, 2014
Let All Catechumens Depart
Fr. Thomas begins a difficult discussion about the beginning of the Liturgy of the Faithful. Who should stay and who should go? This is sure to generate a lot of conversation!
Jan 30, 2014
Pray For All - St. John Chrysostom
In the last episode, Fr. Tom was talking about the Litany of Fervent Supplication and emphasizing the need to pray for everyone, not just Orthodox Christians. Today, he reads from Homily 6 of St. John Chrysostom's commentary on I Timothy which affirms that requirement.
Jan 09, 2014
The Litany of Fervent Supplication
Following the Scripture readings and the sermon, there are prayers that are skipped in some churches. These prayers are part of the Litany of Fervent Supplication, and Fr. Thomas feels they are very important.
Dec 30, 2013
The Proclamation of the Gospel - Part 3
Today Fr. Thomas talks about the actual delivery of the sermon and how best to fulfill the purpose of it.
Dec 14, 2013
The Proclamation of the Gospel - Part 2
Giving the sermon is more than just standing and talking in front of the congregation. It requires a knowledge of the people, the events of the day, the Holy Scripture readings, and much more.
Nov 21, 2013
The Proclamation of the Gospel - Part 1
Fr. Thomas begins his reflections on the point in the Divine Liturgy when the Gospel is read. In particular he talks about the important connection between the Bible and the bishop.
Nov 04, 2013
The 8 Tones
Fr. Tom pauses in his series on the Divine Liturgy to address some questions he has received about the 8 tones used in Orthodox worship.
Oct 18, 2013
The Prayer Before the Gospel Reading
Fr. Thomas reflects on the prayer read by the priest or bishop just before the Gospel reading in the Divine Liturgy.
Sep 30, 2013
Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah
Just before the Gospel reading in the Divine Liturgy, the participants sing what is supposed to a very solemn "Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah." Fr. Tom explains why this is so important.
Sep 18, 2013
Women Readers in the Divine Liturgy
After his last episode, Fr. Thomas got a thoughtful letter from a listener challenging his remarks on female readers of the Apostolic writings in the Divine Liturgy. In this episode he reads the letter and answers the concerns raised.
Sep 06, 2013
The Apostle Reading
In his continuing series on the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas is now at the point of the Apostle reading. He comments on how, where, and by whom it is to be read.
Aug 20, 2013
The Prokeimenon
Just before the Apostle reading in the Divine Liturgy, verses are chanted known as the Prokeimenon. Fr. Tom explains what that is, why it is there, and how he feels it should be done.
Aug 05, 2013
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