Healing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fr. George concludes his series on eating disorders.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 parental 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."

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.

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.