Walking an Ancient Path

The ever-virginity of Mary was new to Lynnette when she found Orthodoxy, and the concept required some thought. In this episode, we look at typical objections to the doctrine, the views of the Church Fathers and early Reformers, and an Old Testament prophecy that has been largely ignored in the Evangelical world.

In this episode, we consider the Great Entrance of the Eucharist, the rest stop at the Cherubic Hymn, and the Creed. We also look at some of the scenery on the liturgical journey, such as the people reaching for the priest’s vestments and the meaning of the doors in the altar.

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.

In this episode we consider the remaining sections of the Liturgy of the Word, which is the first part of the Divine Liturgy. In our journey to the Eucharist, the musical theology prepares our hearts, and the words of Jesus are honored above all other parts of the Scriptures.

In this episode we consider the remaining sections of the Liturgy of the Word, which is the first part of the Divine Liturgy. In our journey to the Eucharist, the musical theology prepares our hearts, and the words of Jesus are honored above all other parts of the Scriptures.

The Divine Liturgy can seem long and repetitive, but by thinking of it as a spiritual journey leading us to the destination of the Eucharist, we can enter more deeply into worship. In Episode 1 of this six-part series, Lynnette provides an overview of the Liturgy—a trail map for fellow pilgrims as we begin our ascent.

The “point of no return” is a place of inner wrestling that is very uncomfortable. It’s a realization of, “I can’t go back to the way I was,” yet the parish worship experience is still foreign. Lynnette discusses some reasons for reaching the point of no return, the tension she and Rob experienced when they were not on the same page spiritually, and the reality that Orthodoxy itself is not the goal.

The “point of no return” is a place of inner wrestling that is very uncomfortable. It’s a realization of, “I can’t go back to the way I was,” yet the parish worship experience is still foreign. Lynnette discusses some reasons for reaching the point of no return, the tension she and Rob experienced when they were not on the same page spiritually, and the reality that Orthodoxy itself is not the goal.

Orthodoxy can feel foreign and demanding, and the local megachurch with its comfortable seating can be tempting. But in seasons when the Orthodox road is a weary journey, Lynnette focuses on five reasons to keep returning.

Orthodoxy can feel foreign and demanding, and the local megachurch with its comfortable seating can be tempting. But in seasons when the Orthodox road is a weary journey, Lynnette focuses on five reasons to keep returning.