Wisdom of the saints
A definition of true patience
Here’s a quote from the late Russian Orthodox pastor and scholar, Father Alexander Men, on what real patience looks like. We don’t read much about Father Men today, but he was instrumental in the spiritual rebirth of the Russian Orthodox Church at the time of the fall of Communism. You can read more about him at this link.
Salvation over survival, love over fear
In this episode, we continue our study of the Beatitudes in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.
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Christ our peace
Take up your cross
We’re all familiar with Jesus’ call, “Take up your cross and follow me.” But we would do well to remember that those are parts two and three of a three-part teaching. My sermon at St Nicholas Cathedral on the Sunday of the Cross, March 19, 2023.
What do we need to confess?
Matthew Bible Study (Part 9) – Matthew 5:1-5
Summary
In this episode we turn to the Sermon on the Mount, and begin a discussion of the central characteristics of an authentic Christian life.
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Our heavenly bounty
Summary
The parable of the Prodigal Son is probably one of the best-known and most-loved of Jesus’ parables. But there’s a detail in the parable that is easy to miss if we don’t read this text in its original language. There’s a word in the ancient Greek text with an important double meaning. ― Become a subscriber for early access, extended episodes, and other special content → https://anchor.fm/frajarmus/subscribe
Matthew Bible Study (Part 8) – Matthew 4:12-25
Summary
In this episode, Jesus begins his ministry of proclaiming the Gospel. And he begins with the word that will be the constant refrain throughout his ministry, and the life of all his saints: Repent. But this word doesn’t mean what many people think it means.
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Matthew Bible Study (Part 7) – Matthew 4:1-11
Summary
In this episode we are at the threshold of Jesus’ earthly ministry. But before beginning to preach the Good News, Jesus fasts in the wilderness and is tempted by the devil.
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Eastern Orthodoxy 