Healing

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Meek (Part 7)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:04 +0000

Fr. George addresses the story of the paralytic and then discusses ways of teaching children how to be spiritually meek.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Meek (Part 6)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:21 +0000

Fr. George returns to his series after a short break, connecting this Beatitude to St. Thomas Sunday.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Meek (Part 5)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:50:53 +0000

Fr. George discusses the Boston bombings in the context of this Beatitude.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Meek (Part 4)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:09:34 +0000

Fr. George continues his series "Blessed are the Meek." In this week's episode, he discusses St. Mary of Egypt and explains that, despite the depth of our spiritual illness, we have the potential to be healed through Christ.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Meek (Part 3)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:09:49 +0000

Fr. George continues his series on the third beatitude.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Meek (Part 2)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:38:02 +0000

Fr. George comments on St. Gregory's of Nyssa consideration of the bridegroom in the Old Testament book "The Song of Songs."

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Meek (Part I)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:09:28 +0000

Fr. George relates this beattitude to the Lenten journey.

Connecting Healing to our Lenten Preparation

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:55:00 +0000

Fr. George connects the concept of healing to our Lenten preparation and then begins the next section of his series on applying Christ's Beatitudes.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Part X)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:20:12 +0000

Fr. George discusses the penultimate example of true spiritual mourning, Christ's parable of the Prodigal Son.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Part IX)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:16:36 +0000

Fr. George encourages us to never grieve over anything transient and then relates this lesson to the story of the Publican and the Pharisee.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Part VIII)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:50:13 +0000

Fr. George explains how to distinguish Godly things from earthly things so that we can have true spiritual morning and not just earthly grief.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Part VII)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:31:33 +0000

Fr. George connects Sunday's Gospel lesson of the Parable of the Talents to his theme of applying Christ's Beatitudes. He also examines "Blessed Are They Who Mourn" in light of Piaget's stages of cognitive development.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Part VI)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:31:30 +0000

Fr. George returns to his series on mourning as expressed in Christ's Beatitudes.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Special Edition, Part 4)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:30:38 +0000

Fr. George completes his special-edition discussion of the tragedy at Sandy Hook. In this final episode, he examines the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Special Edition, Part 3)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:18:48 +0000

Fr. George offers concrete behaviors to look for in children experiencing distress in reaction to emotional trauma.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Special Edition, Part 2)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:08:59 +0000

In addition to connecting this lesson to the recent Feast of Theophany, Fr. George provides invaluable advice for talking with children about the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Special Edition)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:18:15 +0000

Fr. George reflects on the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Part V)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:21:07 +0000

Fr. George continues his discussion of the proper and correct understanding of mourning.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Part IV)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:41:35 +0000

Fr. George explains that the first step in spiritual mourning is knowing the good.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Part III)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:25:03 +0000

Fr. George discusses both Hurricane Sandy and the unrest in the Middle East in light of this Beatitude.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn (Part II)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:59:30 +0000

Fr. George explains the difference between worldly and godly mourning.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are They Who Mourn

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:37:47 +0000

Fr. George begins examining the psycho-spiritual lessons of the second Beatitude to our healing.

Halloween: A Few Spiritual Pointers for Orthodox Parents - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:19:30 +0000

Fr. George explains how Orthodox Christians should respond to modern Halloween.

Halloween: A Few Spiritual Pointers for Orthodox Parents - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:11:19 +0000

Fr. George examines some of the history behind Halloween, as well as the divine instruction regarding paganism.

Healing Society: Food That Perishes—Part 5

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:39:48 +0000

Fr. George concludes his series on eating disorders.

Healing Society: Food That Perishes—Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:00:37 +0000

Fr. George explains a behavioral treatment for eating disorders called "stimulus control."

Healing Society: Food That Perishes—Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:15:33 +0000

Fr. George examines the medical and psychological considerations in eating disorders.

Healing Society: Food That Perishes—Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:42:17 +0000

Fr. George addresses the evils of societally sanctioned gluttony and wastefulness.

Healing Society: Food That Perishes

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:03:15 +0000

Fr. George asks, "What is our treasure—God or food?"

Society Profiles in Moral Courage Continued

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:37:31 +0000

Fr. George reminds us that whether heterosexual or homosexual in orientation, all are called to conform our sexuality to Christ's teachings. Furthermore, we should treat each other with compassion.

Society Profiles in Moral Courage

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:19:07 +0000

Fr. George examines the moral courage of the CEO of Chick-fil-A.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (part X)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:39:18 +0000

Fr. George explains why he thinks Jesus uses the phrase "poor in spirit" rather than the word "humility."

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (part IX)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:07:16 +0000

Fr. George explains that one way to spiritually perceive and understand what it means to be "poor in spirit" is to meditate on our finitude as creatures versus the magnitude of the cosmos that God created.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (part VIII)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:05:28 +0000

Fr. George reminds us that to be contrite of heart we need to be truly aware of our mistakes.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (part VII)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:32:58 +0000

Fr. George explains that to be poor in spirit is to realize that all we do has to be done from God's perspective.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (part VI)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:17:35 +0000

Fr. George continues his exploration of the relationship between Christ's Beatitudes and parenting, reminding us how important it is to run a Godly home. Fr. George explains that while he started this series as a podcast support, he now sees that the topic is applicable to all Orthodox Christians.The first step in becoming poor in spirit is understanding that everything that, "God sees the big picture, while we see the smaller one."

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (part V)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:35:55 +0000

Fr. George continues his exploration of the relationship between Christ's Beatitudes and parenting, reminding us how important it is to run a Godly home. This week, as we commemorate the physicians Cosmas and Damian, he encourages us to likewise emulate Christ and be a healing presence in our homes.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (part IV)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 02:14:12 +0000

Fr. George continues his exploration of the relationship between Christ's Beatitudes and parenting, reminding us how important it is to run a Godly home. In celebration of Father's Day, Fr. George uses this podcast to encourage fathers (and mothers, as parents are one flesh) to spiritually lead their children.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (part III)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:54:35 +0000

Fr. George continues his exploration of the relationship between Christ's Beatitudes and parenting, reminding us how important it is to run a Godly home. In this podcast, he urges us to lay up treasures in heaven instead of here on earth.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (cont.)

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:55:25 +0000

Fr. George applies the psycho-spiritual lessons of the first Beatitude to our healing.

Applying Christ’s Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:52:23 +0000

Fr. George begins a new series on applying Christ's Beatitudes to parenting. Click here to view the article mentioned in this episode.

Forfending Disclosure Demand and Disclosure Phobia: Part 5

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:36:53 +0000

Fr. George concludes this series with a discussion of the beneficial effects of disclosure on physical health.

Forfending Disclosure Demand and Disclosure Phobia: Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:21:03 +0000

Fr. George shares some of the benefits of disclosure

Forfending Disclosure Demand and Disclosure Phobia: Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:13:41 +0000

Fr. George discusses some of the psychological and spiritual helps for disclosure demand and disclosure phobia.

Forfending Disclosure Demand and Disclosure Phobia: Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:08:23 +0000

Fr. George discusses St. Thomas and St. George and then continues his series on disclosure demand and disclosure phobia.

Forfending Disclosure Demand and Disclosure Phobia: Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:52:46 +0000

Fr. George tackles another common marital problem, using the non-confrontational manner of Jesus as a behavioral model.

Reflections for Holy Week and Pascha - Part Two

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:22:16 +0000

Fr. George shares some additional psycho-spiritual meditations in anticipation of the Feast of the Resurrection.

Reflections for Holy Week and Pascha

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:23:55 +0000

Fr. George shares some psycho-spiritual meditations in anticipation of the Feast of the Resurrection.

Good Marriage: Avoiding the Ultimatum Manipulation: Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:50:56 +0000

Fr. George explains how humility can counter a sense of entitlement when struggling with the ultimatum manipulation.

Good Marriage: Avoiding the Ultimatum Manipulation: Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:43:23 +0000

Fr. George adds a psycho-spiritual caveat in terms of the ultimatum manipulation and then explains the consequences of making ultimatums.

Good Marriage: Avoiding the Ultimatum Manipulation: Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:29:59 +0000

Fr. George begins this new series by looking at what causes ultimatums.

Good Marriage: Overcoming the Coercion Stumbling Block: Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:18:03 +0000

Fr. George concludes his present series by discussing the "declaration of psychological independence."

Good Marriage: Overcoming the Coercion Stumbling Block: Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:29:43 +0000

Fr. George discusses cognitive therapy as an adjunct to humility.

Good Marriage: Overcoming the Coercion Stumbling Block: Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:53:44 +0000

Fr. George introduces us to what's called the "coercion perception" stumbling block.

An Orthodox Psycho-Spiritual Commentary

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:30:53 +0000

Fr. George comments on several current events, including the Superbowl, the Grammy Awards, and the death of Whitney Houston.

Raising Children Disposed to Peace: Part 7

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:53:32 +0000

Fr. George continues his discussion of bullying, this time focusing on perpetrator intervention.

Raising Children Disposed to Peace: Part 6

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:37:18 +0000

Fr. George discusses the biblical story of the Canaanite woman and then turns his attention to some other possible deterrents to bullying.

Raising Children Disposed to Peace: Part 5

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:55:29 +0000

Fr. George addresses some possible deterrents to bullying, beginning with assertiveness.

Raising Children Disposed to Peace: Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:54:25 +0000

Fr. George continues his discussion of bullying.

Raising Children Disposed to Peace: Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:47:32 +0000

Fr. George addresses the emerging problem of bullying in our society.

Raising Children Disposed to Peace: Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:48:33 +0000

Fr. George discusses the cognitive distortions that provoke the dysfunctional emotion of anger.

Raising Children Disposed to Peace: Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:14:03 +0000

Fr. George reflects on the birth of Christ as an introduction to his new series on rearing peaceful children.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part 13

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:35:48 +0000

Fr. George offers some comments on Christmas and then concludes his series on "Overcoming Anxiety."

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part 12

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:34:25 +0000

Fr. George continues his discussion of the cognitive psychological components of dysfunctional anxiety. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part 11

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:08:59 +0000

Fr. George continues his discussion of the spiritual aspects of overcoming anxiety. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

A Thanksgiving Reflection

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:20:58 +0000

Fr. George reflects on the closest our country comes to a national holy day.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part Ten

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:35:29 +0000

Fr. George continues with the behavioral aspects of overcoming anxiety, focusing this time on self-efficacy, and then moves on to the spiritual aspects. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part Nine

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:23:08 +0000

Fr. George discusses exposure methods and systematic desensitization as behavioral therapeutic strategies.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part Eight

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:24:04 +0000

Fr. George discusses the clinical application of behavior therapy to anxiety disorders. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part Seven

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:00:31 +0000

Fr. George continues his discussion of the cognitive psychological components of dysfunctional anxiety. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part Six

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:03:46 +0000

Why doesn't Jesus heal all of us like he did the son of the widow of Nain? Fr. George explains that the answer to this question is the underlying aim of his podcast.

Overcoming Anxiety - Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part Five

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:36:18 +0000

Fr. George lists a few more cognitive distortions and then shares the three questions that are most likely to restructure these distortions.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part Four

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:32:28 +0000

Fr. George continues his discussion of the cognitive psychological components of dysfunctional anxiety, this time focusing on the cognitive "modes." Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part Three

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:27:01 +0000

Fr. George discusses the cognitive psychological components of dysfunctional anxiety. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part Two

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:20:00 +0000

Fr. George continues his new series, explaining that anxiety sometimes occurs without an identifiable stressor. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

Overcoming Anxiety—Christ, the Church Fathers, and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Part One

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:20:04 +0000

Fr. George begins this new series by explaining what we mean when we talk about "anxiety." Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 17

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:19:10 +0000

Fr. George continues his series on the "mind" of the Orthodox Church, this week focusing on the first chosen people and the lessons we can learn from them.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 16

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:24:02 +0000

Fr. George continues his series on the "mind" of the Orthodox Church, this week focusing on the Mystical Supper.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 15

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:52:28 +0000

Fr. George continues his series on the "mind" of the Orthodox Church, this time examining the New Covenant. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 14

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:03:07 +0000

Fr. George continues his series on the "mind" of the Orthodox Church, this time examining the chosen people and the assembly of God. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 13

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:00:36 +0000

Fr. George shares highlights from the Antiochian Archdiocesan Convention and then continues his series on the "mind" of the Orthodox Church. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 12

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:30:44 +0000

Fr. George continues his series on the "mind" of the Orthodox Church, this time examining the altar and other objects located behind the iconostasis. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 11

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:28:27 +0000

Fr. George continues his series on the mind of the Orthodox Church. This week he discusses the iconostasis.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 10

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:00:05 +0000

Fr. George connects Orthodoxy with thoughts that came to him on Independence Day and then continues his series on the "mind" of the Orthodox Church.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 9

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:36:45 +0000

Fr. George continues his series on the mind of the Orthodox Church. This week he discusses a recent news story, New York's decision to accept same sex marriages, and explores the ramifications.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 8

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:31:36 +0000

Fr. George gives some advice to fathers and then continues his present series with a discussion of the Prothesis service. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 7

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:32:07 +0000

Fr. George continues his series on the "mind" of the Orthodox Church, this time explaining that everything in Orthodoxy is related, including tradition, sacred scripture, icons, and the temple. Click here to view the webpage that Fr. George mentions in his podcast.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 6

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:35:07 +0000

Fr. George continues his series on the "mind" of the Orthodox Church, this week exploring the connections between healing and Pentecost.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 5

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:39:12 +0000

Fr. George continues his series exploring the "mind" of the Orthodox Church with a discussion of Ascension and by explaining the importance of "connections" to catechesis.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:45:21 +0000

Fr. George continues his series exploring the "mind" of the Orthodox Church by emphasizing the importance of the Orthodox Christian home.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:50:29 +0000

Fr. George continues his series exploring the "mind" of the Orthodox Church by assessing the secularist threat that is plaguing the modern world. (Please note that the wrong episode of Healing was posted last week (it has since been removed). Our apologies for any inconveniences this error may have caused.)

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 03 May 2011 23:22:47 +0000

Fr. George delves deeper into his exploration of Orthodox catechesis.

The Ethos of the Orthodox Catechesis

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:54:33 +0000

Fr. George begins a new series exploring the "mind" of the Orthodox Church.

Out of the Fountain That Is Christ: Free Will, Tolerance & Forgiveness - Part 7

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:18:26 +0000

Fr. George explains in more depth how forgiveness is essential to our salvation.

Out of The Fountain That Is Christ: Free Will, Tolerance & Forgiveness - Part 6

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:51:45 +0000

Fr. George wishes us all a meaningful Holy Week and a joyous Pascha. He urges us to emulate Christ as we aspire to forgive as He did.

Out of The Fountain That Is Christ: Free Will, Tolerance & Forgiveness - Part 5

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:29:49 +0000

Fr. George reminds us that forgiveness, the gateway to Great Lent, is essential and possible through Christ. He continues to explain how we can hate the sin, but love the sinner.

Out Of The Fountain That Is Christ: Free Will, Tolerance & Forgiveness - Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:14:36 +0000

Fr. George offers an overview of the passions which are the barriers to God's will for our lives.

Out Of The Fountain That Is Christ: Free Will, Tolerance & Forgiveness - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:49 +0000

Fr. George shows how Christ is the model of our conforming our will to the Divine Will.

Out Of The Fountain That Is Christ: Free Will, Tolerance & Forgiveness - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:01 +0000

Fr. George explains the cocept of contingent eternity-- coming from the free act of divine grace.

Out Of The Fountain That Is Christ: Free Will, Tolerance & Forgiveness - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:28 +0000

Father George begins his Lenten series with an examination of the theology of the Holy Trinity.

Good Marriage: Marriage & Parenting In The Domestic Church - Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:00:53 +0000

Fr. George looks at the final cluster in the steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent-- Hospitality.

Good Marriage: Marriage And Parenting In The Domestic Church - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:04 +0000

This week, Fr. Morelli organizes the Ladder of Divine Ascent into five clusters.

Good Marriage - Marriage & Parenting In The Domestic Church - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:24 +0000

Fr. George examines marriage and the domestic church from the point of view of The Ladder of Divine Ascent (note: the editions of St. John's spiritual classic mentioned by Fr. George can be found here and here).

Good Marriage: Marriage & Parenting In The Domestic Church

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:49 +0000

Fr. George helps us to understand what St. Paul means in describing monastic life.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 21

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Fr. George uses scriptural evidence to show why we should reject demands for human justice.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 20

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:00:31 +0000

This week, Fr. George examines two irrational cognitions regarding the demand for human justice.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 19

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00:37 +0000

Fr. George concludes his discussion of mindless helping and delves into the human justice pitfall.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 18

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:00:03 +0000

Fr. George concludes his discussion on mindless helping by using Jesus and St. Paul as our models.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 17

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:08 +0000

Fr. Morelli continues, giving criteria for judging whether helping is mindless or mindful.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 16

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:00:56 +0000

Fr. George continues his series, focusing on enhancing peaceful negotiation and overcoming mindless helping.

The Nativity Feast, The Holy Family And The Domestic Church

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:08 +0000

Fr. George takes a break from his ongoing series to examine the Nativity of Christ, especially in light of Joseph and how he and Mary are an example for the domestic church in the home.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 15

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:03 +0000

Fr. George continues his discussion by noting the psychological effects of anti-negotiation.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 14

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:00:28 +0000

Fr. Morelli looks at overcoming anti-negotiation and the abstraction trap.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 13

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:30 +0000

Fr. George goes on to discuss the need for plain and open communication in a marriage.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 12

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:55 +0000

Fr. George first offers some thoughts on Thanksgiving, then discusses the spiritual consequences of overdependency.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 11

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:18 +0000

Fr. George shows how to combat overdependency with assertiveness training.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 10

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:35 +0000

Fr. George looks at cognitive distortions involved in overdependency.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 9

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:00:02 +0000

Fr. George contrasts the need for combatting narcissism with the narcissistic festival of Halloween, then discusses the barrier of overdependency.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 8

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Fr. George discusses the characteristics of narcissism-- evaluation sensitivity and an exagerated need for approval.

Good Marriage: Barriers To A Good Marriage - Part 7

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Archpriest George Morelli and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Fr. George outlines the dangers of "bad" self-esteem.