Fr. Ted explains that the Church provides a foretaste of the Resurrection before we celebrate it because, as Orthodox Christians, we know how this particular story ends.

Fr. Ted reminds us that in order to experience the fruits of our labors, we must go through many trials and tribulations.

Fr. Ted reminds us that more important than our sinfulness is the mercy of God.

Fr. Ted asks whether you will choose to be a person of the light or a person of the darkness.

Fr. Ted reminds his fellow priests that they can easily fall into hypocrisy along with the Pharisees.

Fr. Ted explains that, because we are hypocrites, we are in danger of losing God's grace.

Fr. Ted explains that there is a huge difference between being popular and being the Son of God.

Fr. Ted explains why Holy Week actually begins with Lazarus Saturday.

Fr. Ted expresses his frustration with Orthodox Christians who only show up to church on Pascha.

Fr. Ted encourages us to change ourselves before trying to change the world.