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The Commandments of God
In Psalm 118 (119 in the Hebrew text), every verse ...
In Psalm 118 (119 in the Hebrew text), every verse references the commandments or precepts of God. As Christians, how are we to look at God's commandments in the light of Christ and His "New Commandment?"
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Bishops - Part 31: The Tumultuous 9th Century - Part 2
In part 2 of Fr. Tom's reflections on the tumultuous ...
In part 2 of Fr. Tom's reflections on the tumultuous 9th century, he talks about the missionary work of Sts. Cyril and Methodius and the controversies over language and control of the slavic nations.
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Radical Monogamy
What do the Scriptures and the Fathers say about fidelity ...
What do the Scriptures and the Fathers say about fidelity in marriage, sex outside of marriage, or same-sex marriage? Fr. Tom gives extensive teaching on this subject in today's episode.
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Bishops - Part 30: The Tumultuous 9th Century - Part 1
Today, Fr. Tom brings us part 1 of 2 talks ...
Today, Fr. Tom brings us part 1 of 2 talks about the difficult 9th century in Church history. This is the backstory that often gets simplified but is important in understanding why we don't have unity today.
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The Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts - Part 2
In part 2 of Fr. Tom's reflection on the Pre-Santified ...
In part 2 of Fr. Tom's reflection on the Pre-Santified Liturgy, he talks about a mis-guided practice from the previous centuries of denying the gifts to children or the mentally impaired.
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The Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts - Part 1
Fr. Tom has received several e-mails asking about the development ...
Fr. Tom has received several e-mails asking about the development of the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. In this 2 part talk, he gives us the history and elements of this well-loved service of the Church.
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Great is Thy Faithfulness
What can we say and not say about God? Fr. ...
What can we say and not say about God? Fr. Thomas Hopko confirms one thing we can say and that is God is faithful.
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Bishops - Part 29: The 7th Ecumenical Council part 5
Fr. Tom concludes his look at the 7th Ecumenical Council ...
Fr. Tom concludes his look at the 7th Ecumenical Council with the canons dealing with building shrines or chapels and monastic discretion.
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The Temptation of Jesus
As we begin the Lenten fast, Fr.Tom reflects on the ...
As we begin the Lenten fast, Fr.Tom reflects on the 40 days Christ spent in the desert being tempted by Satan. Learn how some churches actually promise things that Christ rejected in the desert.
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Bishops - Part 28: The 7th Ecumenical Council part 4
The canons discussed today deal with church property, those who ...
The canons discussed today deal with church property, those who would be set apart to read in the divine services, and the appropriate clothing for bishops and clergy.
