Seeking Peace

A Post-Christmas Christmas Story

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:36:20 +0000

A kind and generous response to a Christmas emergency prompts Eric to reflect on the concept of hospitality. He explains that the Christian practice of hospitality is to honor other people as if their needs are our own needs.

Revival and Resurrection

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:14:37 +0000

Eric reminds us that being born again is not merely a onetime event that is evidenced by the absence of bad behaviors; rather, it's a mystery that begins in baptism and is renewed in the mystery of the Eucharist.

Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Nine

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:16:31 +0000

Eric concludes his series on peace and the Beatitudes.

Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Eight

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:32:58 +0000

Eric examines Christ's command to love our enemies, as well as the example and writings of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Seven

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:22:18 +0000

Eric shares his reflections on the seventh Beatitude, on what peace is and isn't, and on the soldier as a symbol of the peacemaker.

Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Six

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:41:49 +0000

Eric offers a few simple reflections on what Jesus means when he says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Five

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:20:35 +0000

Eric explains that where mercy is "love in action," self-righteousness is "an attempt to draw one's attention away from one's true self."

Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Four

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:48:23 +0000

Eric reminds us that what we really hunger for is the righteousness of God.

Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Three

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:34:04 +0000

Eric explains what it means to be truly meek.

Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Two

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:27:58 +0000

Eric tackles the next rung on the ladder of the Beatitudes, exploring what it means to spiritually mourn.

Peace in the Beatitudes - Part One

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:06:58 +0000

Eric examines what it means to be "poor in spirit."

Children of Peace

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:13:56 +0000

Eric explains why, for the sake of our spiritual lives, we would do well to mirror the simplicity of children.

Conversion

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:00:18 +0000

Eric uses the occasion of a new school year to reflect a bit on what conversion means for the Orthodox Christian.

Peace

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Eric Simpson and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:52:47 +0000

Eric lays the groundwork for subsequent episodes, explaining what he means by "peace" and why it is important.