http://www.myocn.net/ en-GB Orthodox Christian Network - All Rights Reserved Turning to the Fathers Orthodox Christian Network no orthodox,christian,teaching,education,learning,thought,greek,antiochian,russian Orthodox spirituality and prayer. Host Fr. John McGuckin relates the ancient wisdom of the Church Fathers to today's world. Orthodox spirituality and prayer. Host Fr. John McGuckin relates the ancient wisdom of the Church Fathers to today's world. Orthodox Christian Network - All Rights Reservedorthodox,christian,teaching,education,learning,thought,greek,antiochian,russianReligion & Spirituality/Christianityinfo@myocn.netOrthodox Christian Networkhttp://www.myocn.net/index.php/Turning-to-the-Fathers/http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/Fathers_but(1).jpg This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Simeon the Theologian. Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian (the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen.   This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Simeon the Theologian. Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian (the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen.   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TTTF/TTTF_090130_Saint_Simeon.mp3 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:20:12 -0800 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Saint John of Damascus. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Saint John of Damascus. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK/ARK_090116/TTTF_060106_Damascus.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:42:11 -0800 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Diadochus of Photice. He was a father in the 5th Century. Major themes in the work of Diadochus include man’s creation in the image of God, the restoration of fallen man by grace, free will, mastery of human passions, and mystical contemplation through love. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Diadochus of Photice. He was a father in the 5th Century. Major themes in the work of Diadochus include man’s creation in the image of God, the restoration of fallen man by grace, free will, mastery of human passions, and mystical contemplation through love. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK_081226/TTTF_081226_Diadochus.mp3 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:28:18 -0800 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great). This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great). http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK_081205/TTTF_081205_Abba_Anthony.mp3 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:55:58 -0800 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Simeon the Theologian. Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian(the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen.   This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Simeon the Theologian. Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian(the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen.   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TTTF/TTTF_080425_Saint_Simeon.mp3 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:29:37 -0800 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Saint John of Damascus This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Saint John of Damascus http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK_081107/TTTF_080621_Damascus.mp3 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:12:26 -0800 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses St. Gregory the Theologian. St. Gregory was a great enemy of the Arian heresy. In the beauty of his writings, he is considered to have surpassed the Greek writers of antiquity, and because of his God-inspired theological thought, he received the surname "Theologian." This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses St. Gregory the Theologian. St. Gregory was a great enemy of the Arian heresy. In the beauty of his writings, he is considered to have surpassed the Greek writers of antiquity, and because of his God-inspired theological thought, he received the surname "Theologian." http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK_081031/TTTF_081031_St.Gregory.mp3 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:35:18 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin will examine the spiritual teachings of Evagrios of Pontus. Evagrios of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. The works of Evagrios had a profound influence on Eastern Orthodox monastic teaching. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin will examine the spiritual teachings of Evagrios of Pontus. Evagrios of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. The works of Evagrios had a profound influence on Eastern Orthodox monastic teaching. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK_081024/tttf_0810244_Evagrios.mp3 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin will examine the spiritual teachings Abba Thalasios the Libyan and how they apply to life in today's world. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin will examine the spiritual teachings Abba Thalasios the Libyan and how they apply to life in today's world. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK_081017/ttttf_081017_Thalasios.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on the spirtual teachings St. Marcarios of the Great. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on the spirtual teachings St. Marcarios of the Great. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/Ark_081010/TTTF_081010_Marcarios.mp3 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Theodoros and how to start your prayers in the correct frame of mind and heart. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Theodoros and how to start your prayers in the correct frame of mind and heart. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK_081003/TTTF_08103_Theodoros.mp3 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Saint Simeon. Though little appreciated in his own 10th Century, Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is today one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian (the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen). St. Simeon's work has undergone a great revival in the modern era, and today he is extensively quoted by many leaders in the Church. How did this come about, and what does this great Saint have to say to us today? This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Saint Simeon. Though little appreciated in his own 10th Century, Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is today one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian (the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen). St. Simeon's work has undergone a great revival in the modern era, and today he is extensively quoted by many leaders in the Church. How did this come about, and what does this great Saint have to say to us today? http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK080926/TTTF_080926_Simeon.mp3 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:51:19 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. John of Apemeia. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. John of Apemeia. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK080906/TTTF_080906_Apameia.mp3 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:09:20 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Simeon the New Theologian. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Simeon the New Theologian. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK_080829/TTTF_080829_Simeon.mp3 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:31:42 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Ezekias. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Ezekias. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK_080822/TTTF_Abba_Ezekias_080822.mp3 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:04:24 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on John of Damascus. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on John of Damascus. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/August15/TTTF_080613_Damascus.mp3 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:25:17 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Diadochus of Photike for the second time. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Diadochus of Photike for the second time. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/ARK080808/TTTF_080808_Diadochus_2.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:39:54 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Gregory of Nazianzus. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Gregory of Nazianzus. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/July25/TTTF_080725_STGreg_N.mp3 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:12:10 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St Symeon the New Theologian. This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St Symeon the New Theologian. http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/July18/TTTF_080718_Simeon.mp3 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:43:17 -0700 info@myocn.net (Orthodox Christian Network)no Orthodox Christian NetworknonadultTurning to the Fathers