Frederica Here and Now

The Angel Cried

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:02:00 -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.

Sacred Harp

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:19:00 -0500

Frederica's guest is Fr. George Johnson from Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Beltsville, MD. They are at a "Shape-note" choral festival hosted at Holy Apostles and Fr. George, who is a participant in this a cappella choral expression, helps us learn more about it.

On the Victory of the Cross

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:43:00 -0500

In this final reading from St. Romanos the Melodist, Frederica gives a dramatic interpretation of the dialog between Hell and the Serpent. Please see the first post in this series for information about the source and how you can obtain it.

Peter’s Denial

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:29:00 -0500

As we continue through Holy Week, Frederica reads the narrative of Peter's denial of Christ from St. Romanos the Melodist.

On Judas

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:54:00 -0500

Frederica continues her reading from St. Romanos the Melodist as we begin Holy Week. Today the gripping and sobering narrative on the one who betrayed Jesus. See her earlier episode for information about the source.

Lamentation of the Theotokos

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:05:01 -0500

As we approach Holy Week, you won't want to miss this powerful reading by Frederica of the Lamentation of the Theotokos written by St. Romanos the Melodist and translated by Fr. Ephrem Lash. It was taken from the book "On the Life of Christ: Kontakia", published in 1994 and available from Eighth Day Books.

Sin As Pollution

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:27:07 -0500

Frederica recalls Forgiveness Vespers from a few weeks back which reminds her of a Garrison Keillor story about the effects of sin.

Commentary on the Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:26:04 -0500

Last week we enjoyed Frederica's beautiful reading of the St. Romanos Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos. This week we have a special treat. In an extended edition of Frederica Here and Now, Frederica gives us a line by line commentary on the hymn taken from her book "Lost Gospel of Mary." (51:21)

The Akathist To The Theotokos

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:24:00 -0500

On Fridays during Great Lent, it is the tradition of the Church to sing a hymn to the Theotokos known as the Akathist. These beautiful words were penned by St. Romanos the Melodist and today Frederica reads her own translation of this inspring hymn taken from her book, "Lost Gospel of Mary".

America and God’s Judgment

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:04:01 -0500

What might God be planning for America given the rampant infiltration of sin, abortion and depravity? Frederica has adjusted her thinking on this after a rather strange "awakening."

Christian Colleges

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:08:01 -0500

Frederica speaks on many college campuses - both secular and Christian. You may be surprised by her observations related to the Christian colleges!

Persecuted For Christ

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:02:00 -0600

He was a Lutheran pastor and was severely persecuted for his faith by communists in Romania. He is Rev. Richard Wurmbrand and Frederica has a rare recording of his voice singing a hymn to the Theotokos that he wrote himself. Frederica makes reference to an article in Again Magazine about Pastor Wurmbrand and you can download and read it by clicking HERE.

Does Character Count?

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:04:00 -0600

Drawing on some literary classics, Frederica grieves the loss of the value of character in our modern society.

Hannah Montana

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:04:02 -0600

Don't know who Hannah Montana is? Ask any pre-teen girl! From her article in First Things, Frederica reflects on the popularity of this entertainment phenomenon.

Flowers For The Fellas

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:10:33 -0600

In honor of St. Valentine's Day, Frederica offers a fragrant bouquet to the men in the audience.