Worship in Spirit and Truth

The Trisagion Prayers - Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:47:32 +0000

Fr. Tom continues to talk about the "Little Entrance" and how it is done when a Priest is presiding as opposed to a Bishop.

The Trisagion Prayers - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:53:25 +0000

Fr. Thomas continues to describe the "Little Entrance" in the Divine Liturgy when the Trisagion hymn is sung. In this episode he talks about the hymn and prayer when a priest is presiding.

The Trisagion Prayers - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:11:59 +0000

Fr. Tom continues to talk about the Trisagion Prayers (Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us) and talks specifically about the recipient of this prayer. Is it Christ or is it the Holy Trinity?

The Trisagion Prayers - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:20:34 +0000

Fr. Tom has come to the point in the Liturgy where we sing the first of 2 thrice holy hymns. This one is in the Liturgy of the Word - Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal have mercy on us.

Come Let Us Worship

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:39:28 +0000

Virtually every liturgical service in the Orthodox Church includes this call to worship: "Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ." Fr. Tom takes us to the source of that call in the Psalms.

The Little Entrance

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:54:22 +0000

The first procession in the Divine Liturgy is referred to as the "Little Entrance" where the Gospel Book is brought into the altar and the call to worship is proclaimed.

The Two Prayers of the Antiphons

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:28:54 +0000

After the hymn, O Son of God, the next antiphons are sung in the Divine Liturgy. O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.

Only Begotten Son and Word of God

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:12:10 +0000

In his continuing series on the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas reflects on the hymn sung at every Liturgy with its origins attributed to Sts. Justinian and Theodora in the sixth century.

The Antiphons

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:01:21 +0000

Moving on from the Great Litany, Fr. Tom talks about the antiphonal verses and how they are treated in the Divine Liturgy by the various jurisdictions. He also talks about the Psalms and how the Church reads them.

The Great Litany - Part 8

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:39:25 +0000

In this final reflection on the Great Litany, Fr. Thomas talks about the exclamation made at the end. He also talks about silent prayers and audible prayers in the Divine Liturgy.

The Great Litany - Part 7

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:08:48 +0000

Calling to remembrance - let us commend ourselves. Fr. Tom speaks about the liturgical use of the word remember and how it relates to God and our salvation.

The Great Litany - Part 6

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:08:10 +0000

Continuing his look at the first Great Litany of the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Tom explores what it means to pray concerning wrath, danger, and need. Also included is a helpful reflection on the most frequent phrase in the Liturgy - Lord Have Mercy.

The Great Litany - Part 5

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:06:46 +0000

Fr.Thomas reviews the important elements of the last episode and then begins talking about the prayers in the Great Litany for "Seasonable Weather." Don't miss his little side trip when he talks about God's role in storms, tragedies, and disasters in light of our prayers.

The Great Litany - Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:47:52 +0000

As he continues to look at the Great Litany which begins the Divine Liturgy, Fr.Tom examines the petitions for the president, the country, those in civil authority, and our armed forces.

The Great Litany - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:30:57 +0000

As he continues his commentary on the Great Litany, Fr. Thomas reflects on the prayers for the bishops, presbyters, and deacons.

The Great Litany - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:10:54 +0000

Fr. Thomas continues to talk about the Great Litany at the beginning of the Divine Liturgy. In particular the "union of all men" and "the fear of God."

The Great Litany

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:34:10 +0000

Fr. Thomas reflects on what it means to say "In peace let us pray to the Lord." What is the significance of this peace?

The Two Parts of the Divine Liturgy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:40:47 +0000

Fr. Tom talks about the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Faithful which comprised the worship of the Church from the very beginning.

Amen!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:28:21 +0000

The response of the people in the Divine Liturgy is "Amen." What does it mean and how important is it that the people understand what they are responding to before they can say it?

Blessed is the Kingdom

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:27:13 +0000

In this 32nd episode of the series, Fr.Tom gets to the very opening statement in the Divine Liturgy - Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Practical Preparations for Liturgy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:49:15 +0000

Before the Divine Liturgy begins, we must be prepared from a practical standpoint. Fr. Tom gives some personal reflections on doing things decently and in order.

It is Time for the Lord to Act

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:01:16 +0000

After 29 episodes leading up the beginning of the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas begins his line by line commentary.

Vesting for Liturgy - Part 7

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:18:39 +0000

In the final section on vestments for the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Tom talks about crosses, hats, and crowns.

Vesting for Liturgy - Part 6

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:52:10 +0000

Fr. Tom continues his comments on the vestments worn in the Divine Liturgy. Today he talks about the sacramental significance of the omophorion and epitrachelion.

Vesting for Liturgy - Part 5

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:41:57 +0000

Today Fr. Thomas focuses his attention on a part of the vestments that many wonder about. What is the significance of that square or diamond shaped attachment that sometimes hangs above the knee of the bishop or presbyter?

Vesting for Liturgy - Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:23:31 +0000

As Fr. Tom continues to look at the vestments worn by the clergy for the Divine Liturgy, he today talks about the "girding of strength" as signified by the belt and the cuffs.

Vesting for Liturgy - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:37:48 +0000

Fr. Tom continues his look at the vestments worn by the clergy for the Divine Liturgy. What vestments are appropriate in non-sacramental settings?

Vesting for Liturgy - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:17:52 +0000

In part 2 of Fr. Tom's comments on the vesting for liturgy, he talks about the importance of dress not only for the clergy but for all of us as we come to church.

Vesting for Liturgy - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:44:42 +0000

In this episode, Fr. Thomas explains the basic vestments worn by the priests and bishops for the Divine Liturgy. This is part 1.

The Prayers for the Bishop

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:21:52 +0000

Before the liturgy begins, there are prayers that are said as the Bishop and Priest enters. Fr. Tom explains those prayers in this 22nd episode.

The Entrance of the Bishop

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:56:43 +0000

In the first 20 episodes of Worship in Spirit and in Truth, Fr. Thomas gave us the background and basis for our eucharistic worship. He now begins his walk through the Divine Liturgy itself beginning with the entrance of the Bishop and Clergy leading up to the start of the Liturgy.

The Mystery of Mysteries

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:17:56 +0000

The West identifies seven sacraments, but how does the Orthodox Church view such things? Fr. Tom teaches on the place of the Eucharist in the sacramental life of the Church.

Clergy and Laity - Additional Reflections

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:55:07 +0000

Fr. Tom takes some additional time to teach on the meaning and roles of the clergy and laity when it comes to Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth.

Worship as Clergy and Laity

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:09:21 +0000

What do we mean when we say "Clergy and Laity?" Fr. Tom says there is a real sense in which we are all both!

The Divine Liturgy and Physical Place

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:49:57 +0000

Is there a prescribed physical place where the liturgy is to be served or not served? Fr. Tom traces the history from the "house church" to the present day.

The Divine Liturgy and Place

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:24:29 +0000

Where is the Divine Liturgy to be celebrated and by whom? Fr. Tom traces the early practice of the Church and relates it to what we are doing today.

The Divine Liturgy and Time

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:20:15 +0000

How does time relate to our worship and prayer both corporately and privately? Fr. Thomas tells us how the Church looks at time.

The Divine Liturgy and Personal Prayer

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:03:10 +0000

Some say they go to church to "pray." But is that why we gather together as a Eucharistic Community? Fr. Tom explains the differences between our worship together and our personal prayer life.

Worship in the Apostolic Writings

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:40:02 +0000

How did the New Testament Church worship? Fr. Thomas shows a specific structural practice that Orthodox worship today is based on.

Jesus and the Worship of God

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:53:54 +0000

How do people worship when they believe in Jesus? Fr. Tom looks at the four Gospels to think through what they say about Jesus relative to the worship of God.

Daniel and the Three Youths - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 28 May 2011 21:57:57 +0000

Fr. Tom now looks at the story of the 3 youths in the flaming furnace and the beautiful correlation to our worship as Orthodox Christians.

Daniel and the Three Youths

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:40:46 +0000

Fr. Tom continues to look at worship in the Old Testament as a prelude to his in-depth teaching on the Divine Liturgy. Today is part 1 of a 2 part episode concentrating on Daniel and the Three Youths. He begins with an overview of Daniel.

Worship and the Prophets

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:45:00 +0000

The Prophets in the Old Testament had a lot to say about sacrifices that are unacceptable to God. Fr. Thomas explores how they relate to our worship of God today.

Joshua, Judges, and the Kings of Israel

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:16:40 +0000

Fr. Thomas shows us the patterns of obedience and disobedience in the Old Testament rulers and how that relates to worshipping God in spirit and in truth.

The Passover Exodus

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:20:16 +0000

In this important episode, Fr. Thomas shows how the Passover Exodus pre-figures the work of Christ and how that relates to our worship today.

Abraham’s Worship

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:51:48 +0000

There are so many images of Christ, the Trinity, and our worship as Orthodox Christians in the Old Testament but perhaps none so powerful as the story of Abraham.

Noah’s Worship

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:22:45 +0000

What made Noah's worship a sweet smelling savor to God?

Worship in Genesis

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:30:17 +0000

Fr. Thomas Hopko looks at Abel and Cain and why one offered acceptable worship and the other did not.

Created to Worship

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:16:38 +0000

Fr. Tom talks about how human beings are created by God for worship in spirit and in truth.

It’s All About The Gospel

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:18:57 +0000

In the second installation of his new series, Fr. Tom Hopko talks about the biblical and evangelical nature of the Divine Liturgy. True worship in Christ and the Holy Spirit.

Introduction to Worship in Spirit and Truth

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:01:04 +0000

Fr. Thomas Hopko begins a brand new series taking us through the Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church.