We all know the story of Adam, Eve and the apple. But what meaning does that fateful bite have for each of us today? Fr. Steven Ritter from St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church in Roswell, Georgia, contrasts our Orthodox beliefs to those held by other Christians. But first, many people describe the event of a parent’s death as life-altering. Kh. Maggie Hock shares her understanding of why that is and also offers practical tips on coping with the grief.

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On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, the Very Rev. Fr. Michel Najim, Catherdral Dean and Pastor of St. Nicholas Cathedral, Los Angeles presents part 2 of his lecture on the Priestly Ethos. St. John Chryssostom asked "What is the benefit of faith when the life is impure?" "All Priests are expected to adhere to ethical principles and high standards of Orthodox Faith and living, as outlined in the Bible,  the Liturgy and the Patristic Tradition. On Theologically Thinking, we will hear the Words originally written by Fr. Stanley Harakas, for the Nation Herald’s The “Whats and Whys” of our Church. This week Fr. Stanley defines the word,  “World”.

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OCN Blog - THE SOUNDING - Visit our blog for postings by our authors - His Grace Bishop Savas Zembillas (Pop Culture), Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, Fr. Ernesto Obregón, Sylvia Leontaritis (aka the Orthodox Mom)  and James Hargrave. Fr Chris, the Executive Director of OCN will join our contributors with items of interest to interact with our visitors to the site and listeners around the world who avail themselves of the many radio programs offered. Visit the Sounding and let him know your thoughts. Make sure you visit the site and tell your friends to follow as well.

TRAVEL BLOG - FINDING THE FLAME - Join listeners and supporters of OCN and St. Demetrios Church around the world as they journey to the most sacred locations in the Orthodox World. Visit myocn.net and The Sounding Blog to see their journey.

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More and more, celebrities are acting as spokespeople for their favorite charities. This summer, become a celebrity for OCN in your circle of friends. How? By getting the word out on FaceBook, Twitter and whatever other social media you use. Let people know that you’re listening and that you’re a supporter of OCN. It’s so easy to do! Set up an individual donor page that will appear on your FaceBook page to let your circle know you’re serious. Challenge friends and family to help you raise $500 to help get the saving message of Orthodoxy out to people around the world. Become a monthly donor of $25, and we’ll send you an eco-friendly tote bag - perfect for trips to the beach, grocery store or Sunday School. Become a monthly donor of $50 or more, and we’ll send you the tote AND a new Shuffle loaded up with your preference of talk or music programming.

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Many Orthodox Christian parishes across the country and around the world have celebrated Share the Light Sunday on the January 16, 2011 kickoff date. If your church hasn't yet celebrated Share the Light Sunday, it's not too late to join the 33 churches that have already done so. For materials visit, http://www.myocn.net/index.php/Share-the-Light-Sunday-Package-of-Materials.html or call us today at 954-522-5567 to learn more about spreading awareness and raising funds for media arm of the Orthodox Christian Churches in America.

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Now it is your turn! OCN has 61 current Share the Light Partners of whom 47 have either made payments or have pledged for 2011. Our goal is 100 partners by the end of the year! Get your friends to become partners with a commitment to make a monthly donation of $85 or more or a one time donation of $1,000 or more and we will send you a DVD of all the Come Receive the Light programs that aired in 2010.  If you need help getting friends and relatives to sign up, send their contact information (name, address, E-mail and telephone) to Kathy Chapekis, Annual Giving Coordinator, P.O. Box 4690, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338.  You can also E-mail this information to kathy.chapekis@gmail.com.

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Have you joined the thousands on OCN’s Facebook and Twitter pages? Join us to follow programming and events covered on the ARK, the RUDDER and the ANCHOR. While you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.

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