Feast of Feasts (Pascha)

The Angel Cried

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:37:49 -0500

In addition to treating us to a recording of the Holy Cross choir singing a beautiful rendition of this favorite hymn of Pascha, Frederica digs into the words of the hymn and its significance.

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:06:18 -0500

In the first part of his series, Fr. John explores arguments for and against Christ's Resurrection.

Palm Sunday And Paschal Reflections On Parenting

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:00:24 -0500

Holy Week is a perfect time for parents to set in motion positive observational learning by their children.

Paschal Reflections On Parenting - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:00:28 -0500

Fr. George examines a study on the effects on children of a model displaying agressive behavior.

Paschal Reflections On Parenting - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:00:22 -0500

Fr. Morelli shows us a recent example of peer modelling that is Christ-centered.

Christ Is—Simply—Risen!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:04:56 -0500

Fr Joseph weighs in on the complications involving the simple proclamation "Christ is Risen!" and its various responses... such as "Yee-Haaw!"

Singing Hymns at the Open Tomb

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:00:12 -0500

In this broadcast, Fr Matthew looks at the "Evlogitaria" and Psalm 118, and considers the Church's moving reflection on the Myrrh-bearing women discovering the empty tomb. If you enjoy the music that is part of this episode, please consider supporting the choir by purchasing a copy of their newest CD, Chrysostom, by clicking here.

The Descent Of Jesus Into Hades

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:00:12 -0500

Fr. Thomas uses the Paschal icon as an opportunity to clear up some misconceptions about Sheol/Hades and Gehenna/Hell.

Thomas Sunday

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:59:34 -0500

Father Thomas educates us on why the Sunday a week after our Lord's Resurrection is also called Antipascha.

Bearing The Cross After Jesus (Mark 15:16-41)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:36:18 -0500

All three of the synoptic gospels speak of Simon of Cyrene, compelled to bear the cross of Jesus. Holy Scripture gives us no reason to suppose that Simon of Cyrene had been a believer in Christ before that day when the Roman soldiers compelled him to assume the weight of the Holy Cross but that was the very beginning of his discipleship. He became the model of those who followed Jesus to the place of crucifixion outside the walls of Jerusalem.

Good Resurrection

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:03:16 -0500

The phrase "Good Resurrection" implies that one might likewise have a "Bad Resurrection."

Christ’s Resurrection as Overflowing Love

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:59:41 -0500

Sermon on the Sunday of Holy Pascha (Acts 1:1-8; John 1:1-17)

Christ is Risen! Part 1 - Three Timeless Truths of Christ’s Resurrection

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:05:29 -0500

From Pascha to Pentecost, Orthodox Christians greet each other with the words "Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen!" What do those words mean? Dr. Nassif identifies three timeless truths about the Resurrection of Christ: 1. Christ is forever alive 2. Christ conquered death 3. Christ will be the Judge of the living and the dead. Listen to what these three truths mean in the teaching of the New Testament. Next week, he will apply them to our everyday lives.

The Fathers on Holy Pascha

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:00:29 -0500

Celebrating the holy Resurrection of Christ, our broadcast this Bright Monday looks at the writings of various Holy Fathers on the bright feast of Pascha, and its meaning to Christian life.

Christ Is Risen - Truly He Is Risen

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:29:54 -0500

On this, the greatest of all Feast Days, Fr. Thomas explains what we, as Orthodox Christians, know for certain about Jesus Christ.