Fr. Ted urges us to focus on what we can give to others and to the Church, rather than what we can get.

Fr. Ted explores Holy Monday's Gospel, explaining how it foreshadows Christ's passion.

Fr. Ted speaks to us about the true identity of Christ in this Palm Sunday homily.

Fr. Ted urges those who have been born into the Orthodox faith to ask themselves hard questions about what they would sacrifice for Orthodoxy had they not been born into it. He reminds them to demonstrate Christian love and acceptance to catechumens.

Fr. Ted urges encourages us to stay the course, as the feast of Pascha draws near.

Fr. Ted encourages us to pace ourselves in this, our second week of Lent, as temptations from the evil one can thwart our efforts to be closer to God. He also reminds us to be patient with others as each path is different and we are not to judge.

Fr. Ted speaks on the importance of the Forgiveness Vespers service and reminds us that true forgiveness is more than a "social nicety."

Fr. Ted boldly states that if we believe God is real, we should act accordingly.

Fr. Ted responds to questions he has received regarding the moments immediately following death. He explains that all answers fall into the category of opinion. Our focus instead should be on living our Christian lives here on earth.

Fr. Ted discusses the period in the Church's calendar year called the Triodion. In her wisdom, Fr. Ted explains, the Church strategically places these lessons for us immediately preceding Lent.