Pilgrims from Paradise

Matthew brings part two of a two-part series on the differences between Eastern and Western views of imputed righteousness.

Matthew brings part one of a two-part series on the differences between Eastern and Western views of imputed righteousness.

Matthew reveals that God shows redemptive love, not vindictive vengeance, to those he punishes—especially to children.

Matthew explains that the Eastern Christian view of punishment lies not in God's actions towards sinners, but in the sinners' reaction to God's love.

Matthew examines the wrathful deeds of the loving God.

In this segment, Matthew contrasts the mystical experience of the Eastern Church with the rational philosophy of the West.

Matthew concludes his discussion by reminding us of Christ's own words that He is "the Living Bread of Everlasting Life."

Does St. John—as Protestants teach—disprove the belief that the bread and wine in the Eucharist is actually the Body and Blood of Christ? Matthew answers with an emphatic, "No."

In this podcast, Matthew examines two other pillars of Church unity—the breaking of bread and prayers.

In this now-traditional annual story, Matthew takes us back to the week before Christmas, 1964 and recounts the tale of a young boy and his mother's love.