http://www.myocn.net/ en-GB (c) 2012 Orthodox Christianity for Today. Orthodox Christian Network no Orthodox Christianity, Christian radio Flagship podcast of the Orthodox Christian Network. Featuring weekly guests exploring the ancient Orthodox Christian faith in the modern world. Flagship podcast of the Orthodox Christian Network. Featuring weekly guests exploring the ancient Orthodox Christian faith in the modern world. Orthodox Christian Network inquiries@myocn.net As we prepare for the beginning of Great and Holy Lent, many of us are already answering questions from non-Orthodox friends and family about why we aren't celebrating Easter on the same date this year. How many of us know the answer? Director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Department of Religious Education, Tony Vrame, joins us to explain the reason for the difference in dates and to offer some advice on explaining it to others. But first, we'll hear about religious cleansing happening right now in Turkish-occupied Cyprus from Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou. To learn more, visit www.hellenicleaders.com. Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ.   Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of March.  Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program. Listen Now (Real Audio)   As we prepare for the beginning of Great and Holy Lent, many of us are already answering questions from non-Orthodox friends and family about why we aren't celebrating Easter on the same date this year. How many of us know the answer? Director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Department of Religious Education, Tony Vrame, joins us to explain the reason for the difference in dates and to offer some advice on explaining it to others. But first, we'll hear about religious cleansing happening right now in Turkish-occupied Cyprus from Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou. To learn more, visit www.hellenicleaders.com. Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ.   Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of March.  Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program. Listen Now (Real Audio)   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/crtl030913wv.mp3 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:04:36 -0500 On the pilot episode of Vengan a Recibir la Luz/CRTL Spanish, hosts Fr. Aristidis Arizi and Fr. David Wooten address the question "What is the Orthodox Church?" A Spanish version of "Agni Parthene" and the Gospel Reading of Matthew 22: 2-14 follow. We close with a sermon by Fr. Michael Marcantoni entitled "Preparing Yourself for the Lord's Banquet." En el episodio piloto de Vengan a Recibir la Luz, los presentadores Padre Aristidis Arizi y Padre David Wooten abordan la pregunta "¿Qué es la Iglesia Ortodoxa?" El himno "Agni Parthene" ["Virgen Purísima"] y la lectura del Evangelio de Mateo 22.2-14 siguen. Terminamos con un sermón por Padre Miguel Marcantoni que se llama, "Preparándote para el Banquete del Señor." Listen Now (Real Audio)   On the pilot episode of Vengan a Recibir la Luz/CRTL Spanish, hosts Fr. Aristidis Arizi and Fr. David Wooten address the question "What is the Orthodox Church?" A Spanish version of "Agni Parthene" and the Gospel Reading of Matthew 22: 2-14 follow. We close with a sermon by Fr. Michael Marcantoni entitled "Preparing Yourself for the Lord's Banquet." En el episodio piloto de Vengan a Recibir la Luz, los presentadores Padre Aristidis Arizi y Padre David Wooten abordan la pregunta "¿Qué es la Iglesia Ortodoxa?" El himno "Agni Parthene" ["Virgen Purísima"] y la lectura del Evangelio de Mateo 22.2-14 siguen. Terminamos con un sermón por Padre Miguel Marcantoni que se llama, "Preparándote para el Banquete del Señor." Listen Now (Real Audio)   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/crtl_spanish/Episodes/March-030913.mp3 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:00:48 -0500 On CRTL Greek, Dimitris Karavasilis discusses matters that stem from the parable of the Final Judgement. For example: What is Heaven? What are the criteria for people to enter Heaven? What is Hell? Is there such a thing? What are the characteristics of this condition? Is Jesus still among us? Can we meet Him? How can we recognize Him? Does God punish us if we do something wrong? Is the chance of repentance eternal? Join Dimitris to seek for some insight on these matters. Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης προσεγγίζει την παραβολή της Τελικής Κρίσης και προσπαθεί να θίξει μερικά θέματα που πηγάζουν απο αυτή την παραβολή. Θέματα όπως: Τι είναι ο Παράδεισος, η Κόλαση; Ποια είναι τα κριτήρια που θέτει ο Κύριος προκειμένου να έχουμε μια θέση στον Παράδεισο. Είναι ο Θεός τιμωρός; Είναι ανεξάντλητος ο καιρός της μετάνοιας; Συντονιστείτε για να αναζητήσουμε μαζί και άλλες πτυχές της υπέροχης και συγκλονιστικής αυτής παραβολής της τρίτης Κυριακής του Τριωδίου. Listen Now (Real Audio)   On CRTL Greek, Dimitris Karavasilis discusses matters that stem from the parable of the Final Judgement. For example: What is Heaven? What are the criteria for people to enter Heaven? What is Hell? Is there such a thing? What are the characteristics of this condition? Is Jesus still among us? Can we meet Him? How can we recognize Him? Does God punish us if we do something wrong? Is the chance of repentance eternal? Join Dimitris to seek for some insight on these matters. Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης προσεγγίζει την παραβολή της Τελικής Κρίσης και προσπαθεί να θίξει μερικά θέματα που πηγάζουν απο αυτή την παραβολή. Θέματα όπως: Τι είναι ο Παράδεισος, η Κόλαση; Ποια είναι τα κριτήρια που θέτει ο Κύριος προκειμένου να έχουμε μια θέση στον Παράδεισο. Είναι ο Θεός τιμωρός; Είναι ανεξάντλητος ο καιρός της μετάνοιας; Συντονιστείτε για να αναζητήσουμε μαζί και άλλες πτυχές της υπέροχης και συγκλονιστικής αυτής παραβολής της τρίτης Κυριακής του Τριωδίου. Listen Now (Real Audio)   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/crtl_hellas/crtl030913_greek.mp3 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:52:29 -0500 On "Our Life in Christ and in America," Bill Hinkle continues his conversation with the priest who introduced him and his family to the Orthodox faith back in 1999: Fr. George Livanos, the pastor of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Washington, PA.You won't want to miss this second half of their engaging discussion of politics and faith in America! In case you missed it, click here to watch Part 1. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OLCA_2013/OLCA_PtII_130308.mp3{/audio}   On "Our Life in Christ and in America," Bill Hinkle continues his conversation with the priest who introduced him and his family to the Orthodox faith back in 1999: Fr. George Livanos, the pastor of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Washington, PA.You won't want to miss this second half of their engaging discussion of politics and faith in America! In case you missed it, click here to watch Part 1. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OLCA_2013/OLCA_PtII_130308.mp3{/audio}   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OLCA_2013/OLCA_PtII_130308.mp3 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:51:00 -0500 Fr. Athanasios Haros discusses the Great Judgment on Theologically Thinking, helping us better understand the Gospel for Meatfare Sunday. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TT_2013/TT_130308.mp3{/audio}   Fr. Athanasios Haros discusses the Great Judgment on Theologically Thinking, helping us better understand the Gospel for Meatfare Sunday. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TT_2013/TT_130308.mp3{/audio}   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TT_2013/TT_130308.mp3 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:47:49 -0500 On Journeys to Orthodoxy, Jeff Burke tells the story of his new beginning, finding Orthodoxy after growing up in a Baptist background. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/JTO_2013/JTO_130308.mp3{/audio}   On Journeys to Orthodoxy, Jeff Burke tells the story of his new beginning, finding Orthodoxy after growing up in a Baptist background. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/JTO_2013/JTO_130308.mp3{/audio}   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/JTO_2013/JTO_130308.mp3 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:46:51 -0500 Jennifer Hock, the organizer of OCN's upcoming webinar "Enriching our Church School Classrooms" tells us about the many speakers lined up for that March 9th event. We'll also take a first look at our monthly theme of “New Beginnings” through the lens of this Sunday's Gospel: The Prodigal Son. Fr. Barnabas Powell of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene Church in Cumming, Georgia, joins Father Chris to talk about the many lessons of this beloved parable. Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ.   Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of March.  Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program. Listen Now (Real Audio)   Jennifer Hock, the organizer of OCN's upcoming webinar "Enriching our Church School Classrooms" tells us about the many speakers lined up for that March 9th event. We'll also take a first look at our monthly theme of “New Beginnings” through the lens of this Sunday's Gospel: The Prodigal Son. Fr. Barnabas Powell of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene Church in Cumming, Georgia, joins Father Chris to talk about the many lessons of this beloved parable. Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ.   Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of March.  Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program. Listen Now (Real Audio)   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/crtl030213wv.mp3 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:26:08 -0500 On CRTL Greek, Dimitris Karavasilis offers some insight into the issues that spring from the parable of the prodigal son. He deals with matters such as the father being so compassionate, so ready to forgive, so eager to reunite with his son, and the older brother who was self-justified until the time that the return of his young brother proved to him how wrongly he had figured everything in his life. Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης προσεγγίζει τα θέματα που ανακύπτουν απο την παραβολή του Ασώτου. Ο Φιλευσπλαχνος πατέρας, η μετάνοια, η συγχώρεση, η αυτοδικαίωση του μεγάλου αδελφού και το πόσο αυτή κλονίστηκε με την επιστροφή του μικρού του αδελφού και την αντίδραση του πατέρα. Listen Now (Real Audio)   On CRTL Greek, Dimitris Karavasilis offers some insight into the issues that spring from the parable of the prodigal son. He deals with matters such as the father being so compassionate, so ready to forgive, so eager to reunite with his son, and the older brother who was self-justified until the time that the return of his young brother proved to him how wrongly he had figured everything in his life. Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης προσεγγίζει τα θέματα που ανακύπτουν απο την παραβολή του Ασώτου. Ο Φιλευσπλαχνος πατέρας, η μετάνοια, η συγχώρεση, η αυτοδικαίωση του μεγάλου αδελφού και το πόσο αυτή κλονίστηκε με την επιστροφή του μικρού του αδελφού και την αντίδραση του πατέρα. Listen Now (Real Audio)   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/crtl_hellas/crtl030213_greek.mp3 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:24:44 -0500 "Our life in Christ and in America," hosted by Bill Hinkle, is a show that will address the common conflicts between our faith and the political life in America.  So often we get pulled into waging battles that may not be part of our vocation as Orthodox Christians.  All types of voices flood our ears, but what is our calling, and how do we balance our lives as Orthodox Christians and citizens of the freest country in the world? In the first episode, Bill speaks with the priest who introduced him and his family to the Orthodox faith back in 1999: Fr. George Livanos, the pastor of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Washington, PA. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OLCA_2013/OLCA_130301.mp3{/audio}   "Our life in Christ and in America," hosted by Bill Hinkle, is a show that will address the common conflicts between our faith and the political life in America.  So often we get pulled into waging battles that may not be part of our vocation as Orthodox Christians.  All types of voices flood our ears, but what is our calling, and how do we balance our lives as Orthodox Christians and citizens of the freest country in the world? In the first episode, Bill speaks with the priest who introduced him and his family to the Orthodox faith back in 1999: Fr. George Livanos, the pastor of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Washington, PA. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OLCA_2013/OLCA_130301.mp3{/audio}   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OLCA_2013/OLCA_130301.mp3 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:23:02 -0500 On Worship in Spirit and Truth, join Dr. Demetrios Katos as he discusses "Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand." March marks the beginning of Spring, a period of renewal and a preface to the blessings that we will enjoy in the experience of our Lord’s passion and resurrection and the out-pouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The spiritual renewal, however, is not an automatic result of the season it requires some effort. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/WIST_2013/WIST_130301.mp3{/audio}   On Worship in Spirit and Truth, join Dr. Demetrios Katos as he discusses "Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand." March marks the beginning of Spring, a period of renewal and a preface to the blessings that we will enjoy in the experience of our Lord’s passion and resurrection and the out-pouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The spiritual renewal, however, is not an automatic result of the season it requires some effort. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/WIST_2013/WIST_130301.mp3{/audio}   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/WIST_2013/WIST_130301.mp3 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:16:19 -0500 The Prodigal Son discovered a new beginning through unexpected forgiveness. On Harmony of Thunder, Fr. David Smith describes the way St. Gregory Palamas interpreted this important parable. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/HOT_2013/HOT_130301.mp3{/audio}   The Prodigal Son discovered a new beginning through unexpected forgiveness. On Harmony of Thunder, Fr. David Smith describes the way St. Gregory Palamas interpreted this important parable. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/HOT_2013/HOT_130301.mp3{/audio}   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/HOT_2013/HOT_130301.mp3 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:14:28 -0500 Have you ever wondered why Orthodox Christians ask the Saints for intercession? Or why we pray for the forgiveness and salvation of those who have already passed away? On this week's program, Dr. David C. Ford, a professor of church history at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary, explains why these practices are Biblical and fully part of the ancient Christian faith. Also, Dr. Maria Khoury is an Orthodox Christian who has lived with her husband for almost 18 years in the Palestinian occupied territory and talks with us about their day-to-day struggles in that part of the Holy Land. Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ.   Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of February.  Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program. Listen Now (Real Audio)   Have you ever wondered why Orthodox Christians ask the Saints for intercession? Or why we pray for the forgiveness and salvation of those who have already passed away? On this week's program, Dr. David C. Ford, a professor of church history at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary, explains why these practices are Biblical and fully part of the ancient Christian faith. Also, Dr. Maria Khoury is an Orthodox Christian who has lived with her husband for almost 18 years in the Palestinian occupied territory and talks with us about their day-to-day struggles in that part of the Holy Land. Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ.   Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of February.  Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program. Listen Now (Real Audio)   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/crtl022313wv.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:19:47 -0500 On CRTL Greek, Dimitris Karavasilis discusses the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. This Sunday is the beginning of the Triodion. Our Orthodox Church has placed this parable in the beginning of this period to help us realize that we can not approach Easter without first cultivating good motives, giving life to the forgotten virtues of our faith. Pride and Humility are the main concerns of this parable. The discussion in this week’s program will contribute to focusing on our own attitude towards God, people, and ourselves. Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης προσεγγίζει την παραβολή του Τελώνου και του Φαρισαίου. Αυτή την Κυριακή ξεκινά το Τριώδιο. Με σοφία η Εκκλησία μας έχει τοποθετήσει στην έναρξη της πορείας μας προς το Πάσχα την παραβολή αυτή. Για να εξετάσουμε τα βαθύτερα κίνητρα μας που μας ωθούν να πλησιάσουμε η να απομακρυνθούμε απο τον Κύριο. Η υπερηφάνει και η ταπείνωση είναι τα κύρια ζητήματα που θα μας απασχολήσουν σ αυτή την εκπομπή, σε μια προσπάθεια να ανακαλύψουμε την δική μας προσωπική στάση απέναντι στο Θεό, τον συνάνθρωπο και τον εαυτό μας. Listen Now (Real Audio)   On CRTL Greek, Dimitris Karavasilis discusses the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. This Sunday is the beginning of the Triodion. Our Orthodox Church has placed this parable in the beginning of this period to help us realize that we can not approach Easter without first cultivating good motives, giving life to the forgotten virtues of our faith. Pride and Humility are the main concerns of this parable. The discussion in this week’s program will contribute to focusing on our own attitude towards God, people, and ourselves. Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης προσεγγίζει την παραβολή του Τελώνου και του Φαρισαίου. Αυτή την Κυριακή ξεκινά το Τριώδιο. Με σοφία η Εκκλησία μας έχει τοποθετήσει στην έναρξη της πορείας μας προς το Πάσχα την παραβολή αυτή. Για να εξετάσουμε τα βαθύτερα κίνητρα μας που μας ωθούν να πλησιάσουμε η να απομακρυνθούμε απο τον Κύριο. Η υπερηφάνει και η ταπείνωση είναι τα κύρια ζητήματα που θα μας απασχολήσουν σ αυτή την εκπομπή, σε μια προσπάθεια να ανακαλύψουμε την δική μας προσωπική στάση απέναντι στο Θεό, τον συνάνθρωπο και τον εαυτό μας. Listen Now (Real Audio)   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/crtl_hellas/crtl022313_greek.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:17:54 -0500 On Journeys to Orthodoxy, we hear the story of Ron Moore, who found the True Faith and has shared it with the World. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/JTO_2013/JTO_130222.mp3{/audio}   On Journeys to Orthodoxy, we hear the story of Ron Moore, who found the True Faith and has shared it with the World. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/JTO_2013/JTO_130222.mp3{/audio}   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/JTO_2013/JTO_130222.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:14:56 -0500 On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Stanley Harakas points us toward Lent through a presentation on the Sundays approaching the Fast, starting with this Sunday, the Sunday of the Pharisee and the Publican. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TT_2013/TT_130222.mp3{/audio}   On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Stanley Harakas points us toward Lent through a presentation on the Sundays approaching the Fast, starting with this Sunday, the Sunday of the Pharisee and the Publican. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TT_2013/TT_130222.mp3{/audio}   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TT_2013/TT_130222.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:13:34 -0500 This week on CRTL, we’ll hear about the first Family Life/All-Auxiliaries Conference of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, taking place July 4-7 in Grass Lake, Michigan. For more details on the conference, please visit www.roea.org. Then we’ll join Dr. Bradley Nassif, Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at North Park University, as he and Fr. Chris discuss the importance of not just reading scripture, but memorizing it. Visit www.navpress.org to learn more about memorizing scripture. Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ.   Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of February.  Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program. Listen Now (Real Audio)   This week on CRTL, we’ll hear about the first Family Life/All-Auxiliaries Conference of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, taking place July 4-7 in Grass Lake, Michigan. For more details on the conference, please visit www.roea.org. Then we’ll join Dr. Bradley Nassif, Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at North Park University, as he and Fr. Chris discuss the importance of not just reading scripture, but memorizing it. Visit www.navpress.org to learn more about memorizing scripture. Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ.   Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of February.  Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program. Listen Now (Real Audio)   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/crtl021613wv.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:18:41 -0500 On CRTL Greek, Dimitris Karavasilis discusses the woman of Canaan. He illustrates the way people should approach God, and how they should react in case their prayers are not answered immediately. According to the text from the Gospels, God has a plan for everyone, and all the Christians should show loyalty and faith to this plan, as it is the best for them. Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης επιχειρεί να προσεγγίσει την ευαγγελική περικοπή της Κυριακής σχετικά με το περιστατικό ανάμεσα στον Ιησού και την Χαναναία γυναίκα. Αναδεικνύοντας τις αρετές της γυναίκας αυτής, τις θέτει ως πρότυπα για κάθε πιστό χριστιανό Listen Now (Real Audio)   On CRTL Greek, Dimitris Karavasilis discusses the woman of Canaan. He illustrates the way people should approach God, and how they should react in case their prayers are not answered immediately. According to the text from the Gospels, God has a plan for everyone, and all the Christians should show loyalty and faith to this plan, as it is the best for them. Ο Δημήτρης Καραβασίλης επιχειρεί να προσεγγίσει την ευαγγελική περικοπή της Κυριακής σχετικά με το περιστατικό ανάμεσα στον Ιησού και την Χαναναία γυναίκα. Αναδεικνύοντας τις αρετές της γυναίκας αυτής, τις θέτει ως πρότυπα για κάθε πιστό χριστιανό Listen Now (Real Audio)   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/crtl_hellas/crtl021613-greek.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:15:28 -0500 On Journeys to Orthodoxy, we hear the story of Glen Chancy, who found Orthodoxy in among a pile of Bargain Books. But God had moved long before that moment to prepare him and his wife for this chance encounter. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/JTO_2013/JTO_130215.mp3{/audio}   On Journeys to Orthodoxy, we hear the story of Glen Chancy, who found Orthodoxy in among a pile of Bargain Books. But God had moved long before that moment to prepare him and his wife for this chance encounter. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/JTO_2013/JTO_130215.mp3{/audio}   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/JTO_2013/JTO_130215.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:13:57 -0500 On Turning to the Fathers, continuing our exploration of prayer this month, we listen to a reflection on prayer from Fr. John McGuckin, drawing from the wisdom of St. John of Apameia in “A Prayerful Life.” {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TTTF_2013/TTTF_130215.mp3{/audio}   On Turning to the Fathers, continuing our exploration of prayer this month, we listen to a reflection on prayer from Fr. John McGuckin, drawing from the wisdom of St. John of Apameia in “A Prayerful Life.” {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TTTF_2013/TTTF_130215.mp3{/audio}   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/TTTF_2013/TTTF_130215.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:12:14 -0500 What does J.D. Salinger have to do with the Jesus Prayer? Tune in to hear Fr. John McGuckin’s answer! He’ll also talk about the famous collection of spiritual writings called the Philokalia, paying particular attention to how we can apply its intensely spiritual teachings in our daily, modern lives. Finally, we’ll hear why it’s so important to have a spiritual father and how to find one! To find your copy of the books Fr. John has recommended visit the OCN Amazon store or click on these Amazon links: Sayings of the Desert Fathers; The Way of the Pilgrim; Hymns of Divine Love by St. Symeon the New Theologian; The Ladder of Divine Ascent; The Book of Mystical Chapters; and The Philokalia. Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ.   Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of February.  Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program. Listen Now (Real Audio)   What does J.D. Salinger have to do with the Jesus Prayer? Tune in to hear Fr. John McGuckin’s answer! He’ll also talk about the famous collection of spiritual writings called the Philokalia, paying particular attention to how we can apply its intensely spiritual teachings in our daily, modern lives. Finally, we’ll hear why it’s so important to have a spiritual father and how to find one! To find your copy of the books Fr. John has recommended visit the OCN Amazon store or click on these Amazon links: Sayings of the Desert Fathers; The Way of the Pilgrim; Hymns of Divine Love by St. Symeon the New Theologian; The Ladder of Divine Ascent; The Book of Mystical Chapters; and The Philokalia. Are you a fan of the Orthodox Christian Network? Then please share our Come Receive the Light page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, +Google, and Linked In. A world in crisis needs to find its way to our Lord Jesus Christ.   Click here to learn more about our theme for the month of February.  Click below to listen to this week's Come Receive the Light program. Listen Now (Real Audio)   http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/crtl020913wv.mp3 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:02:18 -0500