Speaking the Truth in Love

The Holy Trinity

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:32:00 -0500

Fr. Thomas examines the Holy Trinity, which leads to the answer to Christ's question, "Who do you say I am?"

A Chosen Instrument of Mine - St. Paul

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:54:00 -0500

Fr. Thomas shows how, despite his persecution of the early Church, St. Paul was indeed an Apostle-- by having seen the risen Lord and through his suffering.

Keys to the Kingdom - St. Peter

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:04:01 -0500

Fr. Thomas discusses "the rock" upon whom Christ built His Church and St. Peter's role in that early Church.

Fasting

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0500

With the Apostles' fast at hand, Fr. Thomas reflects on the practice and rules for fasting.

The Sunday Of All The Saints

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:35:01 -0500

Fr. Thomas shows how we are all called to be Saints and examines the many different kinds of Saints.

The Holy Spirit

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:45:01 -0500

The day after Pentecost is the Feast of the Holy Spirit in the Orthodox Church and Fr. Thomas uses it to examine more closely the "Spirit who proceeds from the Father."

Pentecost

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:53:00 -0500

Fr. Thomas looks at the roots of Pentecost-- the coming of the Spirit-- in Old Testament worship.

The Sunday Of The Holy Fathers

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:21:00 -0500

Fr. Thomas takes a closer look at the seventh Sunday of Pascha-- the Sunday between Ascension and Pentecost.

Ascension

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:28:00 -0500

Fr. Thomas rejoices in the enthronement of the crucified One, raised and glorified.

Granting Sight To The Blind Man

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:48:00 -0500

What does this miracle of Christ tell us about the blind man, about God, about Jesus and ultimately, about us?

Commencement

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:12:01 -0500

Fr. Thomas outlines a hypothetical commencement address he would give to graduates of all faiths and beliefs, then blesses us with his actual address last year to the graduates of St. Vladimir's.

The Samaritan Woman At The Well

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:19:00 -0500

Fr. Thomas looks at the Gospel for the fifth Sunday of Pascha-- a miraculous sign that at first glance doesn't seem to involve a miracle.

The Book Of Acts

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:19:00 -0500

Comparing the two sources for readings during the Paschal season-- the Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of John.

The Healing Of The Paralytic

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:40:01 -0500

Fr. Thomas enumerates the seven great messianic signs of Jesus in St. John's Gospel, focusing on the healing of the paralytic at Bethesda.

The Myrrhbearing Women

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr Thomas Hopko and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:17:00 -0500

Fr. Thomas examines who the Myrrhbearing Women were and clears up some misconceptions about Mary Magdalene in the process.