General interest . . .

ABUNDANCE OF LOVE: THE INCARNATION AND THE BYZANTINE TRADITION

by Archbishop Joseph Raya

A reflection on the spirituality of the incarnation in the Byzantine tradition. Part One examines Eastern insights on the “first incarnation” (the taking flesh of the Word of God and the icon as the radiance of the incarnation). Part Two looks at the “second incarnation” (the divine presence in the elements of the Tradition: the Gospel, the Liturgy and the ascetic life).

Paper, 143 pages, ISBN 1-56125-015-5, +EDU2000, $8.95

ENTERTAINING ANGELS: HOSPITALITY AND EASTERN CHRISTIANITY

Fr. David Kirk and Michael Healy explore hospitality as the essence of the Eastern Christian lifestyle, illustrating how this lifestyle is lived in two ministries of hospitality: Kamil and Agnes Shehade’s House of Grace in Haifa, Israel and Fr. Kirk’s own Emmaus/Harlem in New York City. Includes questions for personal reflection.

Paper, 32 pages, illustrated, +EDUOO1 $2.50

A GUIDE FOR THE DOMESTIC CHURCH

An easy-to-read presentation of the Eastern Churches’ vision for the Christian home, along with specific directions on how to implement this vision through the year. Explains both the whys and the hows of Eastern Christian family practices, telling you where to find icons, lamps, incense, etc. and what to do with them.       

Paper, 116 pages, ISBN 1-56125-009-0, +EDU2001, $8.95

JESUS, A DIALOGUE WITH THE SAVIOUR

by a Monk of the Eastern Church

First published in French by the Monastery of Chevetogne, this series of reflections has become a classic in numerous editions. The anonymous author reveals to us the heart of the Gospel in a startlingly simple way. “As soon as you open these pages, you will experience the same impression as you would on opening a vessel of sacred chrism.” —Louis Bouyer

Paper, 190 pages, ISBN 1-56125-016-3, +EDU2002, $8.95

THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

by Archbishop Joseph Tawil

A mystagogic catechesis on the mysteries of baptism and chrismation in the Greek tradition, with a treatment of the Old Testament figures of baptism-creation, the flood, the exodus and Elias at the Jordan-which were seen by the Fathers as “types” or prefigurations of the Christian mysteries.

Paper, 64 pages, ISBN 1-56125-020-1, +EDUOO2, $3.50

WE ARE ALL SCHISMATICS

by Archbishop Elias Zoghby

This important work examines Archbishop Zoghby’s controversial ideas regarding Uniatism. Especially important are his ideas regarding the concept of communion with both Orthodoxy and the Church of Rome.

Paper, 144 pages, ISBN 1-56125-019-8, +EDU2005, $10.00

A VOICE FROM THE BYZANTINE EAST

by Archbishop Elias Zoghby

A bold and prophetic work of ecumenical theology and ecclesiology, especially focused on the role of Eastern Catholics in the important work of Christian unity. Archbishop Zoghby’s prophetic comments on uniatism show that the tensions between Eastern ecclesiology and the Vatican, especially as affecting the institution of the patriarchate, have yet to be resolved.

Paper, 178 pages, ISBN 1-56125-018-X, +EDU2004, $8.95

Family Catechesis

KENOSIS, A Byzantine Understanding of Christmas

by Fr. Romanos V. Russo

Reflections on the incarnation as the decisive movement of God to renew His creation, and on several of the Old Testament images of Christ used in the prayers and chants of the season. Includes suggestions for using these reflections in the family.

Paper, 20 pages, +EDUO26, $1.75

OUR JOURNEY TO PASCHA: Suggestions for Living the Great Fast

by Fr. Romanos V. Russo

A description of the Byzantine Churches’ Lenten practices, along with an outline of the Scriptural themes and readings of the season. Also includes suggestions for using these reflections in the family.

Paper, 20 pages, +EDUO27, $1.75

Bilingual Resources . . .

HOLY ICONS AND THEIR THEOLOGICAL MEANING

The Icon of the Lord’s Baptism

by Fr. Nicolas Antiba

A bilingual (Arabic and English) reflection describing this festal icon and the spiritual truths it illustrates.

Paper, 12 pages, +EDUO29, $1.00

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday

by Fr. Nicolas Antiba

A bilingual (Arabic and English) explanation of these two feasts which usher in the Great and Holy Week.

Paper, 12 pages, +EDUO3O, $1.00

Spiritual Renewal Programs . . .

THE ANTIOCH WEEKEND MANUAL

A motivational weekend, oriented to inspire through personal witnessing and consideration of the basic elements of Christian belief: faith in the Father, imitation of the Son, dependence on the Holy Spirit, living in the Church. Helpful for initiation into the Christian life of a parish community. Designed to lead into an ongoing parish group focused on growth through reflection on Archbishop Joseph Raya’s The Face of God.

Paper, 139 pages plus 23 duplication masters, +EDUOO3, $25.00

THE THEOSIS WEEKEND

A teaching retreat designed to nurture the faith of committed believers by presentation of the historic Christian concept of theosis (deification) made possible by the gift of the Holy Spirit, initiated in baptism, begun in the stages of the Christian life as witnessed by the saints, exercised in the Church.

Leader’s Manual, paper, 152 pages with five duplication masters, +EDUOO4, $25.00

Participant’s Workbook, paper, 40 pages, $2.50

PARTAKERS OF DIVINE NATURE

Study materials for a mini-course on Archimandrite Christoforos Stavropoulos’ treatment (Light and Life Publishing) of our true purpose in life: theosis (divinization), our access to this life through baptism into Christ, our nourishment in this life through prayer and love.

Study Guide, paper, 24 pages, +EDUOO5, $2.50

Leader’s Guide, paper, 21 pages, +EDUOO6, $5.00

EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS

A reflection, with study questions, on major themes from St. Paul’s Epistle relating to the life of theosis and Byzantine liturgical practice: the glorification of Christ, our glorification with Him, the unity of the Church in Christ, putting on this new nature in our relationships and family life, and the spiritual warfare.

Study Guide, paper, 74 pages, +EDUOO7, $3.50

Leader’s Guide, paper, 25 pages, +EDUOO7A, $7.00

GROWING IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

An exploration, with study questions, of several fundamentals of mature Christian living — faith, love, reliance on spiritual guidance, spiritual warfare, dealing with wrongdoing — with emphasis on the spiritual teaching of the Eastern Fathers who are quoted extensively throughout.

Study Guide, paper, 110 pages, +EDUOO8, $4.95

Leader’s Guide, paper, 21 pages, +EDUOO8A, $8.50

Preparing for Baptism . . .

BELIEFS OF CHRISTIANS

A series of questions posed to Episcopalian, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and Roman Catholic clergy provide comparison with Eastern Christian teaching on the same subjects. Excerpted in part from John Forliti, Faith Without Anger.

Paper, 30 pages, +EDUO15, $2.00

BLESSED IS THE FRUIT OF YOUR WOMB

by Anne Gallagher

A presentation for expectant parents on the co-creative mystery of giving birth and on naming a child in the Christian tradition, as well as an introduction to Eastern Christian services at childbirth.

Paper, 14 pages, +EDUOO9, $3.00

CHRISTIAN INITIATION IN THE MELKITE CHURCH

The baptismal practice of the Eparchy of Newton set forth in the context of the ecclesial aspect of the sacraments and the principle of synergy. Includes specific guidelines for catechesis and celebration of the rites as well as recommendations for preparing children for chrismation.

Paper, 20 Pages, +EDUO14, $2.00

For joint publications of the Eastern Catholic bishops in the USA, including:

• Light for Life, the 3-volume Eastern Catholic adult catechism

• The God With Us Catechetical Series for children (pre-K through 8)

• The ECDD Adult Enrichment Series (8 titles)

Ask for the God With Us Publications catalog from Theological Book Service!

NURTURING THE SEED OF GOD LIFE

by Anne Gallagher

A discussion on introducing religious practice to infants from birth to thirty months. Includes ideas on incorporating icons, prayers, blessings and the making of liturgical foods into the child’s experience. Includes five graded activity cards for posting as reminders of age-appropriate practices.

Paper, 12 pages plus activity cards, +EDUO13, $3.50

PRE-BAPTISMAL CATECHESIS

A two-session program, exploring the mysteries of initiation as incorporation into Christ by water and the Spirit, with a step-by-step introduction to the rites associated with these sacraments in Byzantine practice. Participant’s kit includes a reader and a profusely illustrated photobook (available in English or Arabic).

CHRISTENED, NEWBORN IN CHRIST (Photobook) Paper, 16 pages, illustrated, +EDUO11, $3.50

CHRISTENED, NEWBORN IN CHRIST (Photobook, Arabic text) Paper, 16 pages, illustrated, +EDUO11A, $3.50

DISCOVERING THE MYSTERIES (Leader’s Guide) Paper, 30 pages, +EDUO12, $4.00

WASHED AND ANOINTED (Participant’s Text) Paper, 27 pages, +EDUO1O, $3.50

Preparing for Marriage . . .

CATECHETICAL GUIDELINES FOR MARRIAGE INSTRUCTION

Background and suggestions for pre-marital catechesis for Byzantine Catholics, recommending resources for high school catechesis on family life, pre-marital inventories and didaches for first and subsequent marriages, as well as a Byzantine mystagogia and ongoing formation.

Paper, 23 pages, +EDUO16, $3.00

WITH GLORY AND HONOR: Catechesis on the Mystery of Crowning

Illustrated presentation of the Byzantine understanding of marriage as a holy mystery and of married life as a domestic church. The major elements of the crowning service provide the basis for this reflection. Designed to be used in a four-session mystagogia during preparation for Christian marriage.

Participant’s Text, paper, 23 pages, illustrated, +EDUO17, $6.95

Leader’s Guide, paper, 18 pages +EDUO18, $6.75

Parish Catechetical Programs

Church School Books . . .

CHURCH SCHOOL COORDINATOR’S HANDBOOK

A detailed program book for church school coordinators, presenting the vision for Christian religious education and a design for the year’s activities in a church school. Duplication masters for forms, catalogs, services and supplementary programs are included.

Paper, +EDUO19, $25.00

COME LET US WORSHIP

An introduction to the history and basic worship practices of the Byzantine Churches. First published by St. Basil’s Seminary in 1966 and long out of print, this book has been used in church schools and convert instruction on all levels. Twenty-six chapters convey the development of worship from Israel to Byzantium, the church building, icons and fundamental worship practices of our Church.

Paper, 113 pages, illustrated, +EDUO2O, $13.95

EXPLORING EASTERN CHRISTIANITY

A leader’s guide for four mini-courses on aspects of the Byzantine heritage utilizing Come Let Us Worship as the text. Course titles: The Story of Our Church, Our Call to Worship, The Church Building and The Meaning of Icons.

Paper, 153 pages plus 11 duplication masters, +EDUO21, $15.00

THE JESUS PRAYER

A six-session mini-course introducing teens to one of the oldest and most beautiful methods of Byzantine worship. Emphasis is on disposition towards, and the actual practice of, the prayer, rather than information about it.

Facilitator’s Guide, paper, 34 pages +EDUO22, $7.50

Participant’s booklet, paper 6 pages, +EDUO22A, $1.25

Liturgical and Devotional . . .

A BOOK FOR PRAYER

A pocket prayer book containing Byzantine morning and evening prayers from the horologion, along with meal prayers, preparation for confession and communion, an introductory article on private prayer, a schema for “priestless services” and a glossary (second edition).

Paper, 81 pages, +EDUO24, $5.50

THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD,

GOD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST

Complete English text with music for the services of Christmas, set by the late Fr. Cyril Haddad and Fr. Victor Samaha and arranged as duplication masters for preparing parish service books. Separate, complete arrangements are provided for the services of Great Vespers, the Vesper-Liturgy of St. Basil and Festal Orthros with references for the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

Paper, 152 pages, +EDU2006, $15.00

THE PRAYERS OF THE HOLY PSALTER

Arranged by Fr. Philaret Littlefield

A para-liturgical office for reciting the psalms following the arrangement of kathismata used in Byzantine divine services, including troparia and a variable prayer for each kathisma. Also includes the listing of psalms recited in each office according to the liturgical cycle and the “Rule of 500,” an order for private prayer. Both orders are translated from the Slavonic.

Paper, 48 pages, +EDU2007, $3.50

SERVICES OF HOLY PASCHA

Complete text with music for the hajme, orthros and Divine Liturgy of Pascha arranged as duplication masters. Includes notes for a commentary on the liturgical themes by Fr. Damon Geiger.

Paper, 60 pages, +EDUO23, $10.00

THE SMALL PARACLISIS TO THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS

Complete English text with music for the Paraclisis service as chanted during the Dormition Fast (August 1-14), set by the late Fr. Cyril Haddad and Fr. Victor Samaha. The canon appears in a metrical version, set to the melody of John Sakellarides. Arranged in duplication master format.

Paper, 67 pages, +EDUO28, $10.00

TO SERVE AS CANTOR

A multi-dimensional training program in the Melkite (Greek) Byzantine tradition, appropriate for individual or group use. Each volume contains six or more lessons focusing on the meaning of the liturgical rite as well as musical technique and liturgical chants, presented on several audio cassettes in an attractive album along with a workbook.

Volume 1 Kit (4-cassette album and workbook), +EDUCANT1, $25.00

Volume 2 Kit (8-cassette album and workbook), +EDUCANT2, $40.00

Volume 3 Kit (6-cassette album and workbook), +EDUCANT3, $30.00

For the GREAT OCTOECHOS (4 volumes), THE MENAION (12 volumes)

and THE TRIODION (4 volumes), contact Sophia Press, 3 VFW Parkway, Roslindale, MA 02131. Phone (617) 323-9922  Fax (617) 323-0188 

THE MENAIA

Published as a twelve-volume set, each Menaion contains the Proper of the Saints and Feasts of the month for Vespers and Orthros (Matins and Lauds combined).

September, October, April, May, June                 $14.95 each

November                                                       $15.95

December                                                        $27.95

January                                                                        $17.95

February                                                          $23.95

March                                                              $13.25

July                                                                  $18.95

August                                                             $21.95

The Great Octoechos (Paraclitiki)

The Great Octoechos contains the Proper for Vespers and Orthros for each week according to the eight liturgical tones.   Published as a four-volume set, each book contains two of the eight tones.

Tones 1 & 2                                                    $24.95

Tones 3 & 4                                                    $20.00

Tones 5 & 6                                                    $24.95

Tones 7 & 8                                                    $24.95

The Lenten Triodion

Published as a four-volume set, the Lenten Triodion contains the Proper of Great Lent for Vespers, Sext, and Orthros, and for the Presanctified Liturgy and the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil. It also includes the Canons for Great Lent. Volume 1 contains the preparation weeks before Great Lent. Volume 2 contains the first and second weeks of Great Lent and includes Great Compline for the first week. Volume 3 contains the third and fourth weeks. Volume 4 contains the fifth and sixth weeks and includes the Great Canon, Lazurus Saturday, and Palm Sunday.

Volume 1: Preparation Weeks                         $21.00

Volume 2: 1st and 2nd Weeks                                    $24.00

Volume 3: 3rd & 4th Weeks                            $24.00

Volume 4: 5th and 6th + Weeks                         $24.00

The Pentecostarion

The Pentecostarion contains the Proper of Eastertide (from Pascha through Pentecost) for Vespers and Orthros. 

Volume 1                                                         $24.00

Volume 2                                                          $24.00

Volume 3                                           Available Late Spring 2003

Resources available directly from

Office of Educational Services

675 Rifle Camp Rd., West Paterson, NJ 07424

Phone: (973) 256-6837 Email: doccolie@juno.com

Leaflet Masters . . .

A series of single-sheet leaflets on various topics available as duplication masters only. Place them in pamphlet racks or distribute them in church on appropriate occasions, such as meetings of parish organizations. Include one in each general parish mailing. Ideal as giveaways at church open houses or festivals.

Currently available in English:

Antioch, Crossroads of Faith

The story of this city from which the chief bishop of our Church, the Patriarch of

Antioch, takes his title.

Byzantine Christmas: Feast of Re-creation

Basic theology of the feast and explanation of the nativity icon.

Byzantine Liturgical Vestments

Description of the liturgical and choir garb of bishops, priests and deacons.

Celebrating Namedays

Description of the traditional practice with a list of popular saints’ names and feastdays.

A Challenge to You from Jesus Christ

An evangelistic invitation to commit oneself to Christ in the sacramental tradition of the Church.

The Courage to Be Ourselves

Archbishop Joseph Tawil’s call to American Melkites to overcome both an immigrant ghetto mentality and the desire to conform to Western Christian practices perceived as “American.”

The Easter Icon: Death Is No More

The spirituality of Pascha as delineated in the icon of the harrowing of hell.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Lent But Were Afraid to Ask

Basic meaning and practices of the Great Fast.

The Fast of the Theotokos

Meaning and practices of the feasts of the Transfiguration and Dormition as well as the fast period preceding them.

The Fathers Speak for Life

A collection of quotations from the early Church showing the historic Church’s opposition to abortion.

God’s Ascension, Man’s Exaltation

How the Feast of the Ascension points to the glorification of human nature in Christ.

A Guide for the Preparation of Confession

The meaning of this mystery with a guide for the examination of

conscience.

A House of Prayer

The Christian household with its icon corner and customs of prayer as, according to the Fathers, a miniature Church.

How Holy Is Tradition?

An apologia for tradition by Brother Daniel Stramara, addressed to those who feel that the Bible is all we need.

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place

The rite of dedication of a church answers the question, “Why should we erect elaborate places of worship?”

How the Church Is Structured

An explanation of the Byzantine concept of church government, the Melkite patriarchate and the Diocese of Newton.

How to Keep the Lord’s Day

The traditional sense of giving the entire day to the Lord, with suggestions for practice.

Icons: Images of Glory

A vision of icons as reflective of the incarnation and the transfiguration of the body, with suggestions on reverencing icons and placing them in the home.

Liturgy of the Kingly High Priest

An introduction to the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great along with excerpts from its anaphora.

Man, the Living Icon

Deification, God’s plan for us, as expressed in creation and restored in Christ popularly explained.

The Melkites Today

An introduction to some basic aspects of the Melkite story and the present situation of the community.

Our Church’s Many Names

A glossary of the many names associated with our Church (Melkite, Byzantine, Catholic, Orthodox, etc.)

The Movement Toward Antiochian Unity

The story of the dialogue between Greek Catholics and Orthodox in the Antiochian Patriarchate, seen in the perspective of Christ’s vision for Christian unity. Includes the Melkite Bishops’ Profession of Faith and the statement on reunification of the Melkite Synod.

Patriarch: Father and Head

The unique status of the five apostolic patriarchs of the undivided Church.

Pentecost: Fulfillment of the Law

The coming of the Holy Spirit is celebrated as the giving of the New Law, the Law written on hearts.

Preparing for Holy Communion

The need to “discern the Body” through mutual forgiveness, prayer and fasting with suggestions for approaching the Holy Table and for giving thanks.

The Sign of the Cross in the Eastern Church

History and explanation of the Byzantine practice of signing oneself.

Significant Events in Melkite History

An outline history of our Church in the Middle East with a look at our role and mission in the world today.

Theotokos, Mother of God

Mary as ever-virgin, Mother of God, and our intercessor, explained from Scripture and the Fathers.

Vespers, the Prayer of Sunset

A basic outline of the Church’s evening service with suggestions for home worship in a similar vein.

Welcome to This Holy House

An illustrated explanation of the Byzantine church building and its principal appointments.

What Eastern Christians Believe

A summary of the principal doctrinal teachings of the Church from an Eastern perspective.

What Is a Deacon?

The place of the order of deacon in the life of the Church along with guidelines for entry into the diaconal training program in the eparchy.

What Is an Eastern Church?

An outline of basic Christian lifestyle as practiced in the Eastern Churches.

Worshipping in the House of the Lord

The vision of worship as a physical act along with directions for entering the church, making metanies, signing oneself, etc.

Your Priesthood

The Christian vocation to service as it applies to every believer.

Also available in Arabic:

Byzantine Christmas: Feast of Re-creation

A Guide for the Preparation of Confession

Man, the Living Icon

The Sign of the Cross in the Eastern Church

Theotokos, Mother of God

What Is an Eastern Church?

Your Priesthood

$5.00 per master.

Available solely from:

Office of Educational Services,

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Resources available from

Eastern Christian Publications

PO Box 146, Fairfax, VA 22030

Phone: (703) 691-8862 Fax: (703) 691-0513

Important Glimpses of Melkite History

HISTORY OF THE MELKITE PATRIARCHATES

by Cyril Charon (Korolevsky)

Translation of a rare work tracing the history of the Greek Catholic Patriarchates of Antioch, Alexandria and Jerusalem. Shunned in its time, it provides valuable insights into the minds of leading Melkites in the periods treated as well as at the time of composition.

Volume I, Pre-Modern Period (869-1833), 1998, 208 pages, ISBN 1-892278-01-4, $20.00

Volume II, Part One, The Life and Times of Maximos III (1833-1855), 420 pages, 1-892278-02-2, $30.00

(Volume II, Part Two, The Modern Period (1855-1902) was never published by the author)

Volume III, Part One, Liturgy, Hierarchy and Spirituality, in preparation

Volume III, Part Two, Sources of Canon Law & Current Situation (1908), in preparation

ECUMENICAL REFLECTIONS

by Archbishop Elias Zoghby

A collection of the well-known ecumenist’s thoughts on topics such as Wealth and poverty in the Church, When is a council ecumenical?, False conception of Roman primacy, and Vatican I: a pseudo-council?

Paper, 84 pages, ISBN 1-892278-06-5, $10.00

Resources available from

Madonna House Publications

Combermere, Ontario KOJ 1LO   Phone: (888) 703-7110

CHRISTMAS: BIRTH OF OUR LORD, GOD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST AND HIS PRIVATE LIFE

by Archbishop Joseph Raya

Hardbound, 156 pages, ISBN 0-921440-45-6, $23.95

THEOPHANY AND SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION

by Archbishop Joseph Raya

Hardbound, 200 pages, ISBN 0-921440-36-7, $24.95

THEOTOKOS: MARY, MOTHER OF OUR LORD, GOD AND

SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST

by Archbishop Joseph Raya

Hardbound, 150 pages, ISBN 0-921440-39-1, $22.95

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST

by Archbishop Joseph Raya

Hardbound, 120 pages, ISBN 0-921440-29-4, $21.95

Resources available from

Sophia Press

3 VFW Parkway, Roslindale, MA 02131

Phone (617) 323-9922  Fax (617) 323-0188

The Melkite Contribution

THE MELKITE CHURCH:

AN HISTORICAL AND ECCLESIOLOGICAL APPROACH

by Father Serge Descy

Paper, 106 pages, bibliography, endnotes, $9.95

SAINT BASIL THE GREAT

by Archbishop Joseph Tawil

Paper, 69 pages, $3.95

Audio Cassettes

ELEMENTS OF TRADITION

by Fr. Damon Geiger

A presentation of the inner meaning as well as the principal outward forms of Holy Tradition in Eastern thought. Talks focus on Scripture, the Fathers and the creeds and councils as vehicles of the Holy Spirit's presence in the Church.

Four cassettes in vinyl album, $20.00

YOU ARE THE CHURCH

by Fr. Damon Geiger

A parish retreat offering a liturgical vision for Christian living in which all aspects of parish life are seen in reference to the Eucharist. Topics include A Community of Life, An Eucharistic Community, and Our Ministry in the Church. Originally recorded at St George’s Church, Birmingham, Alabama.

Two cassettes in vinyl album, $10.00

TapeImages Series

The Monastic Life, Fr. George Appleyard      

The Canonical Hours, Deacon John Grecco

Liturgical Texts, Deacon John Grecco

Scripture and Our Life, Fr. Roman Obrycki

Great Lent, Deacon John Grecco (2 tapes) 

The Presanctified Liturgy, Deacon John Grecco

Deification, Fr. Joseph Francavilla

The Question of Divorce, Fr. Joseph Francavilla

Origen on Death and Immortality, Fr. Lawrence Hennessy

Boxed Separately, $3.95 each

Audio Teaching Tapes in the Tradition of the Eastern Church

The Growing Child in the Christian Home (BJ-02-01)

Fundamentals of Christian Education (BJ-02-02)

Speaker: Dr. John Boojamra           

Eastern Christian view of education in contrast to the American System.

BASIC BELIEFS                                

Beyond Belief — “Come and See” (AD-04-01)

Speaker: David Anderson        

Phrases from the Creed to explain what the Church has believed from the beginning.

What We Believe About the Bible (AD-04-02)

Speaker: David Anderson        

What We Believe About God (AD-04-03)

Speaker: David Anderson        

The Invisible Creation and the Fall            (AD-04-05)

Speaker: David Anderson

The Invisible Creation and the Fall (continued) (AD-04-06)

Speaker: David Anderson        

What We Believe About Christ (AD-04-07)

Speaker: David Anderson        

The Doctrine of the Incarnation (AD-04-08)

Speaker: David Anderson        

The Doctrine of the Incarnation (continued) (AD-04-09)

Speaker: David Anderson        

Redemption (AD-04-10)

Speaker: David Anderson        

Redemption (continued) (AD-04-11)

Speaker: David Anderson        

The Resurrection (AD-04-12)

Speaker: David Anderson        

The Person of the Holy Spirit (AD-04-13)

Speaker: David Anderson

The Person of the Holy Spirit (continued) (AD-04-14)

Speaker: David Anderson        

The Person of the Holy Spirit (continued) (AD-04-15)

Speaker: David Anderson        

The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church (AD-04-16)

Speaker: David Anderson        

One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church (continued) (AD-04-17)       

Speaker: David Anderson

The Final Words of the Creed (AD-04-18)

Speaker: David Anderson        

The Final Words of the Creed (continued) (AD-04-10)

Speaker: David Anderson        

HOLY TRINITY                                

Why Have a Doctrine of the Holy Trinity and the Pastoral Meaning of Our Trinitarian Faith (WK-11-01)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

Questions answered as to why we believe in the Holy Trinity and what difference does this belief make in our lives.

The Holy Trinity: Heart of Our Life (HR-06-05)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

What does the doctrine of the Holy Trinity tell us about God?  What does it tell us about ourselves?

HOLY SPIRIT                        

The Cause and Cure for Apathy in the Church (PT12-01)

Speaker: Fr. Theodore Pulcini

Scriptural basis for overcoming apathy. 

How To Release the Holy Spirit in Your Church (PT12-02)

Speaker: Fr. Theodore Pulcini

Things to avoid and things to put into practice for victory in the Christian life.

SALVATION                         

Are Orthodox Christians Born Again? (GP13-01)

Speaker: Fr. Peter Gillquist

In John chapter 3, Nicodemus and Jesus have their discussion about being born again.

The Meaning of the Cross (HT13-01/02/03)

Speaker: Fr. Thomas Hopko           

Fr. Hopko explains the different types of love, charity, mercy, affection and relates them to their proper patterns as expressions of the Godhead. 

Salvation: The Orthodox Perspective (WK13-01)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

Discussion of 4 major points: 1) How salvation is personal; 2) how salvation in the Christian East is often misunderstood in the concept of sharing, 3) salvation is communal and 4) salvation is cosmic.

DEATH AND THE AFTERLIFE                           

Death and Dying (AD17-01)

Speaker: David Anderson        

Discussion of Christian funerals, the Church’s response to death both theologically and practically.  Gives an overview of the Old Testament teaching on the hope of resurrection.

Preparing for the End (WK17-01)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

Ware explains how death and birth go together and what is death. Do we see death as an enemy or as a companion on our life’s journey?

Give Rest, O Lord (WK17-02)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

Does the communion of Saints continue after death? Why pray for the dead?

The Glory of the Age to Come (WK17-03)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware

A discussion about heaven and hell, who goes there and why.

SIN                             

Sin and Reconciliation: An Introduction (GD18-01)

Speaker: Archmandrite Daniel Griffith

How does the Church approach the ministry of reconciliation?

The Fall and its Repercussions (GD18-02)     

Speaker: Archmandrite Daniel Griffith

What was the condition of Adam in Paradise?  What are the 12 marks of corruption on man?  What three things did God have to provide in the Garden of Eden to save man?  What about those passions?

Baptism and Salvation From Sin and Death (GD18-03)            Speaker: Archimandrite Daniel Griffith

Human sexuality is not transcendent, it is made necessary by the fall.  How does the Church view sex in marriage? The resurrection can be experienced now.

Sins After Baptism (GD18-04)

Speaker: Archimandrite Daniel Griffith

At baptism existence ends and life begins.  It is a heresy that sin is a necessary part of our life.  Sins committed outside the church are less serious than those inside the church.  What are serious sins?

Sins After Baptism (continued) (GD18-06)

Speaker: Archimandrite Daniel Griffith

How do baptism and chrismation differ?  What are sins unto death?  What are the major sins and how they affect the Church?  Also, a discussion of penance. 

Practical Applications of the Insights Gained (GD18-08)

Speaker: Archimandrite Daniel Griffith

When should one not confess?  How does a priest go about a confession in order to help a confessor to reveal their thoughts?  Practical applications of reconciliation.

EVANGELISM                                

Spirituality as Witness (BA21-01)

Speaker: Fr. A. James Bernstein        

Stresses the importance of living the kind of life that will attract people to the Lord.  The emphasis is on 1) Prayer; 2) Faith; 3) Discipline; 4) Commitment; 5) Humility; and 6) Love.

Worship and Community as Witness (BA21-02)

Speaker: Fr. A. James Bernstein        

This is a call to do what we do very well (this includes worship services!). Fr. Bernstein calls us to be energetic people who care for each others’ needs, and discusses various service communities.

A Game Plan for Parish Growth (NC21-02)

Speaker: Fr. Constantine Nasr

Fr. Nasr shares successful methods of how his Church grew so fast and explains how these methods can be used by other churches.

MORAL ISSUES AND THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY                    

Christian Theology of Marriage and Sexuality (BJ53-01/2)

Speaker: Fr. John Breck     

A frank view of sex in marriage.

Assisted Procreation (BJ53-03/4)   

Speaker: Fr. John Breck

Fr. Breck (one of this country’s leading bioethicists) explains artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization, and inter-cysmoplasmic sperm injection, and explains the views of various Church leaders on each.

Genetic Manipulation (BJ53-05/6)

Speaker: Fr. John Breck

A clear explanation of cloning and stem cell research. Fr. Breck discusses questions such as, Will human clones have souls?

Care for the Dying Person (BJ53-07/8)

Speaker: Fr. John Breck     

Fr. Breck here discusses euthanasia and pain management. What is the distinction between mercy killing and allowing one to die? He gives guidelines for effective and proper pain management, and details how families can prepare for the death of a loved one.

Intergenerational Family Legacies            (BL53-01)

Speaker: Lynn Breck

Past sins are passed on to the next generation. This is a frank discussion of the truth about these past sins, and how they affect our lives: they often underlie dysfunctional relationships in the present. Three major lies we live by are often 1) don’t talk; 2) don’t trust; and 3) don’t feel — but  Lynn shows us how the power of God is greater than our sins and can lead us out of the problems that have been passed on to us.

Honoring our Children (BL53-02)

Speaker: Lynn Breck  

A discussion of the six basic needs of children including adult children.

Addictions and Demonic Oppressions (BL53-03)

Speaker: Lynn Breck

A discussion of addiction as a passion — a type of idolatry in which  things become more important than God. Lynn also comments on how demons prey on our lack of faith by using the addictions against us.

The Healing Process: Freedom in Christ (BL53-04)

Speaker: Lynnn Breck   

Healing is getting to a point of delight and joy, not just having bad things not happen anymore. Here are tips on how to return to normal life.

THE INNER MEANING OF THE DIVINE LITURGY                              

What do we Mean by the Word Liturgy? (WK91-01)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware

The Divine Liturgy calls us to express ourselves as truly living human persons. How in practice can we express this in the Liturgy?

This Sacrifice Without Shedding of Blood (WK91-03)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware

What is sacrifice?  Who offers what to whom?  What is the relation of the Eucharist to the Cross?

Send Down Thy Holy Spirit (WK91-05)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

How do we receive Christ in Holy Communion?  What about the presence of the Holy Spirit in the mystery?

With the Fear of God: Preparing for Holy Communion (WK 91-06)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

The three main ways to prepare for Communion are prayer, fasting and Confession. Why go to Confession?

The House of the Physician (WK91-07)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

What is the nature of the mystery of Confession?  The two models:  juridical and therapeutic.

Let Us Go Forth (WK91-08)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

How does the peace from above enter our hearts through the Liturgy?

PRAYER                                

Prayer of the Heart “Create Silence” (WK94-02)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

True listening is waiting on God. 

Prayer of the Heart ”See Christ Everywhere” (WK94-01)

Speaker: Bishop Kallistos Ware           

How can we enter into prayer of the heart?

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