Jottings from a Holy Mountain

Journey to Greece, Part Two

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:12:41 +0000

In Part Two of his recent journey to Greece, Fr. Meletios describes his time in Thessaloniki, and visits to several monastery's in Mt. Athos.

Journey to Greece, Part One

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:04:51 +0000

In part one of his recent journey to Greece, Fr. Meletios describes his travels from Athens to Mt. Olympus, visiting a number of Monastery's along the way.

Living in the Outside World

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:50:19 +0000

In his travels to the Consecration of Fr. Alexander (Golitzin) as Bishop of the Bulgarian Diocese, Fr. Mel is reminded of the difficulties in the outside world, and of three important lessons: Don't Judge; Don't React; and Don't Resent.

News from the Monastery in Manton, CA

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:52:30 +0000

Fr. Meletios updates us with news from the Monastery, including a beautiful Tonsure service raising two monks to the level of Stavrophore Monks.

Reflections on Lent and Pascha, Sharing Plans for the Future

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:35:01 +0000

After a Blessed Pascha at the Monastery, Fr. Meletios shares his plans to build a skete in Montana, and a long awaited return to Greece.

Reports from the Holy Land - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:01:14 +0000

Fr. Meletios continues with his report on his recent trip to the Holy Land.

Reports from the Holy Land

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:30:45 +0000

Abbot Meletios sends his first post pilgrimage report about his recent trip to the Holy Land.

Projects, Pilgrimage, and the Lenten Journey

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:09:05 +0000

Recorded during the 4th week of Great Lent, Abbot Meletios brings us up to date on projects at the monastery and talks about an upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He concludes with a helpful description of the Lenten journey.

Living On the Mountain

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:03:56 +0000

With summer coming to an end, Fr. Meletios returns with an update from the monastery and a glimpse of the monastic life.

Finding God in the Ordinary

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:11:33 +0000

With a spring report from the monastery, Fr. Meletios talks about the Apostle's Fast and finding God in the ordinary quiet days of the fast.

Dreaming of a White Pascha

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:19:54 +0000

In his first episode following Pascha, Fr.Meletios reports on their snowy celebration and other news from the mountain.

The Master Is Present And Waiting For Us

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:11:58 +0000

In his 10th episode, Fr. Meletios talks about the Lenten schedule at the monastery recorded during the 3rd week of Great Lent.

Stylites, Lent, and Forgiveness

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:35:51 +0000

Fr. Meletios gives a helpful description of the Stylite ascetic life as well as thoughts on Great Lent and forgiveness.

Back From Europe

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:19:49 +0000

Today's podcast provides a variety of information including a report on the trip Fr. Meletios took to Europe, the Bishop's blessing on a new building on the monastery campus, and how an Abbott deals with a crisis.

Greetings From The Netherlands

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:59:22 +0000

Fr. Meletios speaks to us today from The Netherlands and he continues his explanation of the various ranks of monasticism. He concludes with a description of the Dutch celebration of Sinterklaas or St. Nicholas Day.

Monasticism and Vocation

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:18:40 +0000

Fr. Meletios helps us understand the various "ranks" of monasticism as well as the vocational aspects.

Life At The Monastery

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:50:28 +0000

In the midst of a stormy day on the mountain, Fr. Meletios describes life at the monastery.

Silence and Gratitude

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:01:37 +0000

Today Fr. Meletios reflects on the value of silence even in the midst of a building project at the monastery and concludes with a spiritual exercise in gratitude.

A Journey to the Mountain - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:02 +0000

Fr. Meletios continues his informal chat with us about his life before coming to St John monastery. He also addresses the importance of silence in the spiritual life and how that works at the monastery.

A Journey To The Mountain

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:21:48 +0000

Fr. Meletios, soon after he was voted Abbot of the Holy Monastery of St. John of San Francisco, tells the story of how he got there.

The Monastery, our Home

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. Meletios Webber and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:48:13 +0000

In this first episode (recorded over the summer), Fr. Meletios introduces us to the history and beauty of the monastery.