Fr. Ted discusses Joseph, exploring his patience, kindness and faithfulness.

Fr. Ted urges us to embrace all of our Orthodox brothers and sisters, despite ethnic origins.

Fr. Ted challenges us to give away the best of our possessions, rather than just what we can not use for ourselves.

Fr. Ted explains that the "root of all evil," is anything we put in place of God.

Fr. Ted reminds us to use this Nativity Fast as a time to redefine our priorities.

Fr. Ted encourages us to use this fast not only as a time to tame our passions, but as a time to show compassion to others,

Fr. Ted discusses the necessity of icons in worship.

Fr. Ted cautions us against letting evil take hold in our hearts.

Fr. Ted discusses the spiritual importance of icons, citing the Seventh Ecumenical Council.

As the new Sunday school year begins, Fr. Ted reminds parents that we are our children's primary teachers.