<p>Bishop (then Hieromonk) Luke gives a firsthand account of the Glorification (Canonization) services of St. John Maximovitch of Shanghai & San Francisco (+1966).
Holy Hierarch John, pray to God for us!
Photo in thumbnail is from the 1994 Glorification services at Holy Virgin Cathedral in San Francisco.
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Mar 2025
Nihilism, Vaccines, Confessing the Faith, & Resisting Evil Rulers - Elder Justin Parvu
An interview with Elder Justin Parvu of Petru Vodă Monastery (Romania) given on October 7th, 2009. Elder Justin spent 16 years in prison under the communists and tirelessly served the Romanian people until his repose on June 16th, 2013. Read a brief account of his life with the t ... Show More
13m 56s
Mar 2025
On Repentance (Homily from Great Lent) - St. John of Kronstadt
A homily to stir up our hard hearts to sincerely repent, both now, wherever we are, and before our priest where we receive reconciliation with Christ and the Church.Reading from: Season of Repentance: Lenten Homilies of Saint John of Kronstadt, p. 76-81📖 Season of Repentance: Le ... Show More
9m 30s
Aug 2023
165 - Gifts of the Holy Spirit w/ John of St. Thomas & Cajetan Cuddy, O.P.
Anyone who went through confirmation prep at some point learned the list of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. But most would struggle to define the gifts, especially the ones that sound a bit similar, like wisdom, knowledge, and understanding? The great 17th-century Thomistic c ... Show More
1h 50m
Apr 2023
The “Sanctus” and Its Biblical Roots
Have you ever connected what we do at Mass to Sacred Scripture? Dr. Sri shares a glimpse into this by explaining the “Sanctus” or “Holy, Holy, Holy” and its Biblical roots. By understanding the Biblical roots of the Mass, we can more fully participate in the Sacred Liturgy.
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21m 34s
Mar 2023
The Leading of the Holy Spirit
As believers, we’ve been given the Holy Spirit as a Helper, Teacher, Friend, and seal for the promised inheritance of eternal life with God. His presence, guidance, and wisdom in our lives are our greatest gifts while here on earth. Through him we have access to direct connection ... Show More
11m 46s