We continue our month-long look at parenting with Dr. Allena Barbato, who will offer some guidance about children and self-expression. Where should we encourage our kids to express themselves, and where do we draw the line? For more parent advise visit Orthodox Parenting. But first, there’s a new book out entitled Keeping the Light Burning, Meditations from Pascha to Pentecost. The author, Fr. Ari Damaskas, joins us to talk about the importance of daily spiritual reading, especially during this time of year. To order your copy of Fr. Damaskas' book, visit Light and Life Publishing or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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On Worship in Spirit and Truth, join Dr. Demetrios Katos as he give his message entitled "Come Receive the Light,” The spiritual light that is shed by the resurrection.

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On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, The Ascension of Christ is a mystery much like His Resurrection. They are both however, proof of His divinity. Fr. Frank Marangos talks about the Ascension of Christ into the heavens and what it means to Christianity today.

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On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Athanasios Haros from the Transfiguration Church in Florence, SC shares a message entitled “Honoring Our Heavenly Mother.” We each have a common mother in the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary. On Mothers’ Day we honor our earthly mothers with flowers, luncheons and honors. When we want to honor our Heavenly Mother, we are called to obedience to Jesus Christ Who calls us to a life of love for each other spreading the message of hope in His Gospel.

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