Fr. Ted calls us to an active life of prayer rather than only reaching out to God when we need something from Him.

Fr. Ted describes the way that the glory of the Transfiguration of Christ is connected to his suffering on the cross. Reminding us that our growth in Christ-likeness is directly tied to our own ascetic practice.

The calling of the Christian is to look to others before himself.

Fr. Ted speaks about the importance of our children receiving a positive "living" example of how to live their faith.

Fr. Ted shares his thoughts on the importance of summer camp for children and young adults, as well as his reflections on the Gospel reading about the healing of the demon-possessed men from the land of the Gergesenes.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the call to "seek first the Kingdom of God," particularly as we raise our children.

Fr. Ted explains the way in which decisions, like recognizing saints, are made in the Orthodox Church through a synodal system.

Fr. Ted invites to cultivate the full life that is ours in Christ through Baptism and Chrismation - enlightened and guided by the Holy Spirit into all truth.

Fr. Ted calls us to an active life of prayer rather than only reaching out to God when we need something from Him.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the call to "seek first the Kingdom of God," particularly as we raise our children.