C. Christ revealed the Holy Trinity B. The Christological Dogma A. The Assumption of Human Nature in the Hypostasis of God the Word Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarna ... Show More
Jul 28
On Contraception: The Orthodox Christian Stance
Misinformation abounds around the Patristic position concerning contraception and the avoidance of child—bearing. It need not be so. The patristic consensus, which is the position of the Orthodox Church yesterday, today and forever, is very clear. In this podcast we will present ... Show More
2h 55m
Mar 2025
Day 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2025)
Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelat ... Show More
21m 41s
Mar 2023
Day 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery
Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelat ... Show More
21m 41s
Mar 2025
Day 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2025)
Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. ... Show More
18m 4s
Mar 2024
Day 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2024)
Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. ... Show More
18m 4s
Mar 2023
Day 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ
Father Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinit ... Show More
18m 4s
Mar 2024
Day 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2024)
We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart w ... Show More
17m 41s
Mar 2025
Day 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2025)
Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mi ... Show More
17m 39s
Mar 2025
Day 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2025)
Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand ... Show More
17m 17s
Mar 2024
Day 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2024)
Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mi ... Show More
18m 28s
Mar 2025
Day 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2025)
We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart w ... Show More
17m 41s