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Penthos and Tears
This week Fr. Michael talks about penthos, the deep sorrow for sin, and the tears that can be related to that, using the writings of St. John Climacus as a jumping off point.
Love, Father and Mother
This week Fr. Michael talks about prayer and being sincere in prayer, both directly with God and also when asking the saints for assistance.
Surrender Like St. Stephen
This week Mother Natalia talks about ruptured relationships and the hurt that comes in that rupture.
The Gift of Receiving
This week we start out with a mini-topic on the icon of the Trinity. Then for the main topic, Fr. Michael reflects on a prayer that is said during matins where we beg God to save us through the intercession of the holy martyrs.
Accepting the Mess You Are
This week Mother Natalia uses this episode to prepare for a talk she's giving. She talks about accepting the state in which you find yourself.
Martyrdom and Fasting
This week Mother Natalia takes a mini-topic request on recent Byzantine saints and also talks about fasting. Her discussion on fasting covers some of the reasons she likes fasting, the ways she can grow, and then some general practicalities on fasting.
How to Ask for a Miracle
This week Fr. Michael talks about miracles, and the daily miracles that happen in our lives.
What Naked Saints are Not (with Sister???)
This week we're joined by special guest Sister Onuphria, then Olivia. She talks about one of her favorite topics, naked saints!
Coward!
This week Fr. Michael reflects on four saints that inspire him to holiness and persistence despite the perceived dangers or negative perceptions from the world.
#saintoftheday: Natty and Bart
This week we're talking about the Saint of the Day (less three days), St. Nathaniel!