<p>A word for us all from one the greatest Russian saints of recent times. "The sons of the world consider distraction to be something innocent, but the holy fathers recognize it to be the origin of all evils."
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---My Cross and the Cross of Christ
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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
Jul 2024
Hypocrisy or Holiness? P2
Today's passage takes a look at the subject of fasting, but the pure heart is the true goal of this messge. Fasting was a discipline used to deny oneself in order to fervently seek and draw near to the Lord, a practice engaged in and used to draw near to and glorify God. However, ... Show More
29m 30s
Apr 22
The Christian Mind: How to Win the Battle for Your Thoughts | Brad Klassen and Jonny Ardavanis
Discover the crucial role of the mind in the Christian life with Dr. Klassen, professor at The Master's Seminary, as he explains why Scripture repeatedly emphasizes renewing your mind. Learn the biblical three-stage approach to conquering negative thoughts, taking every thought c ... Show More
20m 50s
Feb 2025
Do Not Be Conformed to This World
Living as a faithful Catholic in a secular, post-Christian culture can be difficult. Dr. Sri highlights St. Paul's timeless advice about renewing our minds to remain steadfast in the Faith. By immersing our minds in the teachings of Christ, Scripture, and the lives of the sai ... Show More
20m 16s
May 2023
What You've Never Considered About Jesus with Joe Tetlow, SJ
Often in the story of St. Ignatius of Loyola, we zero in on the “cannonball moment.” It’s the instant in Ignatius’ story when everything changes—even if the would-be saint hasn’t yet fully realized it. But even more important than that war wound is the eleven months that follow, ... Show More
35m 21s
Oct 2024
Healed, Transformed, Freed
Living an abundant life means letting go of lies and past sin patterns that hinder us. These lies and bad habits can often feel comfortable, but they are truly keeping you from experiencing abundant life every single day. The best truth of all is that they have no power or author ... Show More
12m 38s
Feb 2025
Context in Scripture. Common Sense. Conscience Shaped by Truth. - Highlight Episode 324
This Tuesday, don’t miss a special highlight episode as we gear up for an unforgettable conversation dropping this Thursday.Over-spiritualization in the Christian life can lead to misunderstanding scripture, misapplying biblical truths, and disconnecting from both believers and n ... Show More
11m 23s
Sep 2024
1429: Mantras are Capsules of Spiritual Awareness
At every crossroads on the path that leads to spiritual consciousness, the mind has placed 10,000 thoughts to guard material consciousness / confronting our comforts, pleasures and fears / don’t medicate- meditate / don’t DEflect - REflect / seeing behind the minds of others / ka ... Show More
1h 4m