Book group discussion of Saint Ephrem the Syrian's remarkable poem on the sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus. A timely discussion as we are in Holy Week and this story plays a central role, particularly early in Holy Week.

A few words to our Protestant visitors and inquirers.

A reflection on the remarkable story in Genesis of Joseph, the providence of God, leading us to the raising of Lazarus and the beauty of Holy Week.

Discussion of the wonderful dialogue poem the cherub and the thief. Then, near the end, a very good conversation about the Orthodox understanding of salvation and the role of the ascetic life in this.

A warning and a word of encouragement in the last week of Great Lent as we approach the great and holy days of our Lord's passion.

Second and last week of the discussion of Saint Dorotheos' chapter on the fear of God.

"This kind comes out not except by prayer and fasting."

I don't know if this will be the least streamed episode ever or the most. This is one of those topics that people either avoid like the plague or desperately want to understand. Part 2 next week.

Reading and discussion of chapter 6 of Saint Dorotheos' Discourses.

A rambling meditation on a theme from Genesis, the fall, the curse, and the blessing hidden in the curse, the possibility of conversion.