Walking an Ancient Path

In the Church, we fast in community, traveling together on our journey to Pascha. In this episode, we explore the blessings of fasting under spiritual direction and the pitfalls of going it alone.

Just as the birds herald the coming of spring, the Church prepares us for the coming of Great Lent. The readings lengthen, the Triodion period centers our hearts and minds, and anticipation grows. Lenten journey is arduous, yet the arrival of spring during these weeks reminds us that it is a time of healing and renewal.

Just as the birds herald the coming of spring, the Church prepares us for the coming of Great Lent. The readings lengthen, the Triodion period centers our hearts and minds, and anticipation grows. Lenten journey is arduous, yet the arrival of spring during these weeks reminds us that it is a time of healing and renewal.

It seems that every time we Orthodox gather in Church, we’re asking for mercy. Is all the repetition of “Lord, have mercy” a bit much? In this episode, Lynnette looks at pleas for mercy in the Bible and in the services of the Church, contrasting the Western, juridical view of mercy with the Eastern understanding of God’s lovingkindness and compassion.

It seems that every time we Orthodox gather in Church, we’re asking for mercy. Is all the repetition of “Lord, have mercy” a bit much? In this episode, Lynnette looks at pleas for mercy in the Bible and in the services of the Church, contrasting the Western, juridical view of mercy with the Eastern understanding of God’s lovingkindness and compassion.

After spending so much time thinking about the Eucharist during the Divine Liturgy, Lynnette reflects on her earlier experiences with Protestant approaches to communion, including the “memorial supper” view, multiple theologies in a single gathering, and the ever-present little plastic cups of grape juice

After spending so much time thinking about the Eucharist during the Divine Liturgy, Lynnette reflects on her earlier experiences with Protestant approaches to communion, including the “memorial supper” view, multiple theologies in a single gathering, and the ever-present little plastic cups of grape juice

The Divine Liturgy has ended with a ringing “Amen!” Now what? In this final episode of the Liturgy Quick-Start Guide, Lynnette explores “the liturgy after the Liturgy.” Like the apostles, we are sent out into the world to experience an endless cycle of communion with God, thanksgiving, living out our lives in Christ, and preparing again to receive Hi

As we reach our liturgical destination of receiving the Eucharist, Lynnette shares some Church Fathers’ words about the placement of the Lord’s Prayer in the service as well as the significance of bringing the Chalice out to the people.

As we worship during the Divine Liturgy, it’s easy to see the parishioners in the nave. But they are not the only faithful ones present. As we enter into heavenly worship, the saints and angels surround us. We are in two dimensions: the earthly and the heavenly, the seen and the unseen.