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OCN NewsNews from the Orthodox Christian Network. OCN programs for March 26-30THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
We finish up our monthly theme by hearing a Southern Baptist opinion of what it means to be a Christian. We’ll also reflect on the Annunciation of the Theotokos, which we celebrate this Sunday, with Fr. Costin Popescu.
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OCN PODCASTS
On Theologically Thinking, columnist Terry Mattingly talks with Fr. Chris Metropulos about his column, “Cliff Notes for Confession.” On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, join Fr. Christopher and Dr. Despina Prassas in this classic CRTL as they discuss Fasting and how it can bring us closer to our Resurrected Lord, tracing its roots from the first-century Didache to the modern-day church. We also are pleased to announce that the Readings and Remembrances daily podcast is back! Tune in each day to hear the Scriptural Readings and lives of the Saints celebrated on that day.
******************* ORTHODOX PARISHES: STAND WITH US. Orthodox Christianity needs a powerful voice in the media. OCN is gaining momentum. Please support OCN by talking about us in your parish and by making a parish financial contribution to OCN. Come on the journey with us. www.myocn.net/stl ****************** ******************
JOIN O.C.N. FOR A JOURNEY OF FAITH TO TURKEY
OCN and Rev. Dr. Christopher Metropulos are hosting a pilgrimage to the glittering jewel of Asia Minor and the heart of Orthodoxy, Constantinople, June 5-13, 2012! For 9 days and 7 nights, visit the 17th century Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate where you will bear witness to its solemn existence, spiritual strength, and religious devotion. Pray at the St George Cathedral and venerate the Holy Relics of St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom restored back to the Patriarchate after being forcibly removed by the 4th Crusaders in 1204. See the relics of the three female Saints - Euphemia, Solomone, and Theophano. Among other highlights in the Cathedral are the throne of the Ecumenical Patriarch, the column of Christ's flogging, and the famous icon of the Theotokos from the Byzantine Church of Pammakaristos. Participate in a private audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (subject to his availability).
Visit the most important sites for the Greek Orthodox in Constantiniople: Agia Sophia – the most important church in the Christian world; the Church of the Holy Savior of Chora - second most important Byzantine Church in Istanbul, known for its magnificent mosaics and frescoes; Baloukli Monastery and its Underground Shrine of Zoodochos Peghe; Topkapı Palace housing the relics of St. John the Baptist; Panagia Blacherna Church where the beautiful hymn, “Te Ypermacho” was chanted over 1,400 years ago; and the Grand Bazaar.
Our spiritual journey will also take us to Cappadocia! Cappadocia is a geological wonderland sculpted by erosion into a lunar landscape of natural arches, towering obelisks, bizarre castles and cones, and gigantic stone mushrooms. It became an area of refuge for persecuted Christians as early as the second century and by the fourth, it had produced several important saints. St Basil was one who taught in the Goreme Valley and who served as Bishop of Kayseri. Into the rocky moonscape of Cappadocia, the Christians carved out caves and, later, churches that were decorated with coned ceilings, graceful columns, and impressive frescoes. Labyrinthine underground cities grew, carved from the soft volcanic stone where Christians hid in the caves and underground cities to avoid persecution. We will also visit Kaymakli - one of the largest underground cities used as a sanctuary for an entire community from invading armies; the Goreme Open Air Museum - a moonscape volcanic valley filled with richly painted monastic churches hollowed from the soft volcanic stone; the old Greek village of Sinassos with its surviving church, St. Constantine and St. Helen; the Zelve Open Air Museum consisting of former dwellings and churches; and more.
Your final stop will be Smyrni, where you will see the old Greek neighborhood with its homes still empty after the “Catastrophe” of 1922. Between the Catastrophe and the Population Exchange, the Greek presence in Asia Minor was eliminated - a presence that had existed for over two millennia. Included is also a full-day tour to the ancient site of Ephesus, the most well-preserved ancient Greco-Roman city in the world! Walk through this ancient city, down a marble road rutted by the wheels of countless chariots, pass architectural masterpieces like the Magnesian Gate and the Library of Celsius before arriving at the Great Amphitheater where St. Paul was arrested and cast out of the city. Visit the Basilica of St. John the Theologian and where he is buried. You will also visit the House of the Virgin Mary where Catholics believe she spent the last years of her life.
Join us for this spiritual journey through Turkey! Look for more details coming on myocn.net and also watch for a travel blog during the pilgrimage.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS - MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM & CHRISMATION
Our purpose during this new series of Adult Christian Education classes is to introduce you to the Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation. Baptism is a starting point and the foundation of a Christian "world-view" and a "philosophy of life" that provides a permanent sense of direction, guiding us firmly throughout our entire life and supplying answers to our questions and our problems. Tune in each week to hear both Fr. Christopher and Fr. Spiro make the sacraments come alive for you.
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PARTNER WITH OCN WITH YOUR PARISH'S VERY OWN RADIO STATION ******************
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER- Thank you to all of the thousands of you who visit and follow us daily on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orthodox-Christian-Network/84325040329) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/myocn). Look soon to find out more information about new events being planned. It is also a great way to interact with our Executive Director, Fr. Christopher Metropulos and ask your questions about life and our faith.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high-traffic MyOCN.net website this spring as we approach the Pascha season. Visit our special website for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567 and speak to Daniel.
All programs are available on Internet Radio, Podcast, and On Demand at www.myocn.net.
The Orthodox Christian Network has been an official agency of SCOBA since 2003 and is now working within the Assembly of Bishops. Originally commissioned by SCOBA to create a national, sustainable and effective media witness for Orthodox Christianity throughout North America, OCN produces the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, as well as several other outreach programs, including DVDs and internet-based media, in direct collaboration with sister assembly agencies (e.g., IOCC, OCMC, OCF, OCPM), as well as with various Orthodox Christian jurisdictions and pan-Orthodox, para-church organizations. Our goal is to engage the broader culture of North America with Orthodox Christianity’s rich theological, spiritual, and moral heritage, and to thereby strengthen the Orthodox Church’s witness and contribution to the culture in which we live.
OCN Programs for March 19-23
THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK
COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
We continue our month-long look at what it means to be a Christian with the Professor of Church History at the Assemblies of God Seminary. You will be surprised to hear the answers of our guests as they discuss with Fr. Chris what they believe about being a Christian, the Eucharist and the social hot buttons of the day. It is equally interesting to hear how much respect they have for the Orthodox Christian faith. But first, we’ll reflect on the Sunday of the Holy Cross, which we celebrate this weekend.
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OCN PODCASTS
On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Athanasios Haros of the Transfiguration Church in Florence, SC will speak on "What are you willing to do to be in the presence of God?" When Jesus was teaching in Capernaum, He was met by four friends who brought to Him a man needing healing. Jesus first said, “Son, your sins are forgiven,” establishing a priority for us to get good with the Lord for the sake of our immortal souls. Paralysis was keeping this young man from Christ. What is keeping you from His presence? On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. Thomas Hopko speaks about Great Lent, “The Tithe of the Year.” Great Lent is a time to minimize everything that makes us forget about God and focus on doing everything to think about Him. We also are pleased to announce that the Readings and Remembrances daily podcast is back! Tune in each day to hear the Scriptural Readings and lives of the Saints celebrated on that day.
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ORTHODOX PARISHES: STAND WITH US.
Have you watched TV lately and noticed how much vitriol is directed against Christians?
The pundits tell us what's wrong with us and tell us what we believe. However, they are
almost always wrong about what we believe, especially about us as Orthodox Christians.
This is why we need a strong voice of our own in the media. This is why we need to stand
together. Please support OCN and participate in Share the Light Sunday in your parish. www.myocn.net/stl
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WHO IS YOUR HERO? The nominations have started coming in for OCN Hero, but we still need more of you to tell us who your heroes are! In 2012, all Orthodox Christians over the age of 18 will have the opportunity to nominate someone as their Hero. The Hero will be a layperson who has distinguished him- or herself in Christian love and service to others. Please make an announcement during your Sunday Liturgy and tell all your parishioners to nominate someone. The winner will receive a paid excursion and $500 given in their name to the charity of their choice. The winner will also be a special guest on Come Receive the Light. Go to myocn.net/hero to nominate your hero. ******************
SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS
With 70 partners to date, we are nearing our goal of 100 for 2012 and have surpassed the total that we had for 2011. Many thanks to these generous individuals who have partnered with OCN to sustain our Orthodox media outreach.
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THE SOUNDING SOUND OFF
In keeping with OCN’s theme this month, Keith Massey takes on the question, “What does it mean to be a Christian?” Can this title be given to every church claiming it? Orthodox novelist Heather Zydek offers insight into her latest book in her post, “Don’t Conform to the Pattern of This World. And Jennifer Hock continues to allow us to walk with her on her journey as she and her family honor the baby they lost by caring for other babies. Read her touching description of their experiences in “A Hidden Community.” The Sounding publishes new content every week day. We look forward to seeing you there, at http://blog.myocn.com.
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JOIN O.C.N. FOR A JOURNEY OF FAITH TO TURKEY
OCN and Rev. Dr. Christopher Metropulos are hosting a pilgrimage to the glittering jewel of Asia Minor and the heart of Orthodoxy, Constantinople, June 5-13, 2012! For 9 days and 7 nights, visit the 17th century Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate where you will bear witness to its solemn existence, spiritual strength, and religious devotion. Pray at the St George Cathedral and venerate the Holy Relics of St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom restored back to the Patriarchate after being forcibly removed by the 4th Crusaders in 1204. See the relics of the three female Saints - Euphemia, Solomone & Theophano. Among other highlights in the Cathedral are the throne of the Ecumenical Patriarch, the column of Christ's flogging, and the famous icon of the Theotokos from the Byzantine Church of Pammakaristos. Participate in a private audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (subject to his availability).
Visit the most important sites for the Greek Orthodox in Constantiniople: Agia Sophia – the most important church in the Christian world; the Church of the Holy Savior of Chora - second most important Byzantine Church in Istanbul, known for its magnificent mosaics and frescoes; Baloukli Monastery and its Underground Shrine of Zoodochos Peghe; Topkapı Palace housing the relics of St. John the Baptist; Panagia Blacherna Church where the beautiful hymn, “Te Ypermacho” was chanted over 1,400 years ago; and the Grand Bazaar.
Our spiritual journey will also take us to Cappadocia! Cappadocia is a geological wonderland sculpted by erosion into a lunar landscape of natural arches, towering obelisks, bizarre castles and cones, and gigantic stone mushrooms. It became an area of refuge for persecuted Christians as early as the second century and by the fourth, it had produced several important saints. St Basil was one who taught in the Goreme Valley and who served as Bishop of Kayseri. Into the rocky moonscape of Cappadocia, the Christians carved out caves and, later, churches that were decorated with coned ceilings, graceful columns, and impressive frescoes. Labyrinthine underground cities grew, carved from the soft volcanic stone where Christians hid in the caves and underground cities to avoid persecution. We will also visit Kaymakli - one of the largest underground cities used as a sanctuary for an entire community from invading armies; the Goreme Open Air Museum - a moonscape volcanic valley filled with richly painted monastic churches hollowed from the soft volcanic stone; the old Greek village of Sinassos with its surviving church, St. Constantine and St. Helen; the Zelve Open Air Museum consisting of former dwellings and churches; and more.
Your final stop will be Smyrni, where you will see the old Greek neighborhood with its homes still empty after the “Catastrophe” of 1922. Between the Catastrophe and the Population Exchange, the Greek presence in Asia Minor was eliminated - a presence that had existed for over two millennia. Included is also a full-day tour to the ancient site of Ephesus, the most well-preserved ancient Greco-Roman city in the world! Walk through this ancient city, down a marble road rutted by the wheels of countless chariots, pass architectural masterpieces like the Magnesian Gate and the Library of Celsius before arriving at the Great Amphitheater where St. Paul was arrested and cast out of the city. Visit the Basilica of St. John the Theologian and where he is buried. You will also visit the House of the Virgin Mary where Catholics believe she spent the last years of her life.
Join us for this spiritual journey through Turkey! Look for more details coming on myocn.net and also watch for a travel blog during the pilgrimage.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS - MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM & CHRISMATION
Our purpose during this new series of Adult Christian Education classes is to introduce you to the Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation. Baptism is a starting point and the foundation of a Christian "world-view" and a "philosophy of life" that provides a permanent sense of direction, guiding us firmly throughout our entire life and supplying answers to our questions and our problems. Tune in each week to hear both Fr. Christopher and Fr. Spiro make the sacraments come alive for you.
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BECOME A WORLDWIDE VOICE FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY WITH YOUR PARISH'S VERY OWN RADIO STATION
OCN's online parish radio stations are listened to literally all over the world. Not only will you be able to reach people locally, but your parish will be a voice for Orthodox Christianity internationally. Moreover, with today's social networks like Facebook, you will be able to reach out to nearly a billion people worldwide who can listen to your station with just one click. Working together and using the power of mass media, we can reach more people than the generations before ours ever dreamed.Visit myocn.net/radiosolutions to learn how your parish can start its very own media ministry today.
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FACEBOOK AND TWITTER- Thank you to all of the thousands of you who visit and follow us daily on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orthodox-Christian-Network/84325040329) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/myocn). Look soon to find out more information about new events being planned. It is also a great way to interact with our Executive Director, Fr. Christopher Metropulos and ask your questions about life and our faith.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high-traffic MyOCN.net website this spring as we approach the Pascha season. Visit our special website for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567 and speak to Daniel.
All programs are available on Internet Radio, Podcast, and On Demand at www.myocn.net.
The Orthodox Christian Network has been an official agency of SCOBA since 2003 and is now working within the Assembly of Bishops. Originally commissioned by SCOBA to create a national, sustainable and effective media witness for Orthodox Christianity throughout North America, OCN produces the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, as well as several other outreach programs, including DVDs and internet-based media, in direct collaboration with sister assembly agencies (e.g., IOCC, OCMC, OCF, OCPM), as well as with various Orthodox Christian jurisdictions and pan-Orthodox, para-church organizations. Our goal is to engage the broader culture of North America with Orthodox Christianity’s rich theological, spiritual, and moral heritage, and to thereby strengthen the Orthodox Church’s witness and contribution to the culture in which we live.
OCN Programs for March 12-16
THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK
COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
What is "The Colbert Report chaplain" doing on our show? Fr. Jim Martin, a Jesuit priest, joins us for our second installment of what it means to be a Christian. We’ll also hear an inspiring story of faith from a 14-year-old boy who’s getting ready for his second liver transplant.
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OCN PODCASTS
On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Michael Oleksa speaks with Fr. Christopher Metropulos about “Great Lent: Reaffirming our Commitment to Christ and our Baptism.” On Worship In Spirit and Truth, join Dr. Demetrios Katos as he discusses "Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand". March marks the beginning of Spring, a period of renewal and a preface to the blessings that we will enjoy in the experience of our Lord’s passion and resurrection and the out-pouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The spiritual renewal, however, is not an automatic result of the season it requires some effort. Listen to this month’s WIST to find out more. We also are pleased to announce that the Readings and Remembrances daily podcast is back! Tune in each day to hear the Scriptural Readings and lives of the Saints celebrated on that day.
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ORTHODOX PARISHES: STAND WITH US.
We at the Orthodox Christian Network understand many of the challenges facing parishes today. There is economic strife and, in some cases, attrition of members. We know that it can be difficult to support the many ministries of our church, which is why we simply ask that your parish do what it can. We need the support of the faithful parishes of our church so that we can tell more and more people about the beautiful faith of Orthodox Christianity and, in turn, build stronger parishes. Please visit myocn.net/stl for more information about how your parish can be a part of helping OCN share the light of Orthodox Christianity.
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WHO IS YOUR HERO? The nominations have started coming in for OCN Hero, but we still need more of you to tell us who your heroes are! In 2012, all Orthodox Christians over the age of 18 will have the opportunity to nominate someone as their Hero. The Hero will be a layperson who has distinguished him or herself in Christian love and service to others. Please make an announcement during your Sunday Liturgy and tell all your parishioners to nominate someone. The winner will receive a paid excursion and $500 given in their name to the charity of their choice. The winner will also be a special guest on Come Receive the Light. Go to myocn.net/hero to nominate your hero. ******************
SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS
This month, our Share the Light Partner (donors of $1,000 or more) totals spiked thanks to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, DC, the host parish of our March 2012 Share the Light Partner event. This event resulted in an additional 31 partners! OCN is now looking for a community in the Chicago area to host a similar event. At this point, we already have a donation for the place and food; all we need are the partners! If you are interested in chairing such an event, please contact Kathy Chapekis, OCN Annual Giving Coordinator, 954-522-5567.
The 2012 partner goal is 100. With 65 partners to date, over 50% of our goal has already been met! This is only two pledges short of the total 2011 partners, and we are only 2 and a half months into 2012. Of these, 56 have already fulfilled or are current with their pledge. Many thanks to these generous individuals who have partnered with OCN to sustain our Orthodox media outreach.
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THE SOUNDING SOUND OFF
The Sounding takes on important issues this week. In “Being a Dialed-In Parent,” Christina Pessemier bears witness to the war we wage against cultural influences on our children. Fr. Lawrence Farley describes the three characteristics of spiritual heroism in “Big Damn Heroes.” Demosthenes Mekras offers a powerful answer to the question “Is God a product?” in his post on “One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church?” The Sounding publishes new blog posts every week day. We look forward to seeing you there, at http://blog.myocn.com.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS - MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM & CHRISMATION
Our purpose during this new series of Adult Christian Education classes is to introduce you to the Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation. Baptism is a starting point and the foundation of a Christian "world-view" and a "philosophy of life" that provides a permanent sense of direction, guiding us firmly throughout our entire life and supplying answers to our questions and our problems. Tune in each week to hear both Fr. Christopher and Fr. Spiro make the sacraments come alive for you.
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BECOME A WORLDWIDE VOICE FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY WITH YOUR PARISH'S VERY OWN RADIO STATION
OCN's online parish radio stations are listened to literally all over the world. Not only will you be able to reach people locally, but your parish will be a voice for Orthodox Christianity internationally. Moreover, with today's social networks like Facebook, you will be able to reach out to nearly a billion people worldwide who can listen to your station with just one click. Working together and using the power of mass media, we can reach more people than the generations before ours ever dreamed.Visit myocn.net/radiosolutions to learn how your parish can start its very own media ministry today.
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FACEBOOK AND TWITTER- Thank you to all of the thousands of you who visit and follow us daily on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orthodox-Christian-Network/84325040329) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/myocn). Look soon to find out more information about new events being planned. It is also a great way to interact with our Executive Director, Fr. Christopher Metropulos and ask your questions about life and our faith.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high-traffic MyOCN.net website this spring as we approach the Pascha season. Visit our special website for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567 and speak to Daniel.
All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at www.myocn.net.
The Orthodox Christian Network has been an official agency of SCOBA since 2003 and is now working within the Assembly of Bishops. Originally commissioned by SCOBA to create a national, sustainable and effective media witness for Orthodox Christianity throughout North America, OCN produces the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, as well as several other outreach programs, including DVDs and internet-based media, in direct collaboration with sister assembly agencies (e.g., IOCC, OCMC, OCF, OCPM), as well as with various Orthodox Christian jurisdictions and pan-Orthodox, para-church organizations. Our goal is to engage the broader culture of North America with Orthodox Christianity’s rich theological, spiritual, and moral heritage, and to thereby strengthen the Orthodox Church’s witness and contribution to the culture in which we live.
OCN Programs for March 5-9
THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK
COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
We launch into our monthly theme of what it means to be a Christian with Metropolitan Kallistos Ware. He’ll be grounding us in our Orthodox beliefs before we hear from leaders of other Christian denominations in the weeks to come. But first, The Prayer Book of the Early Christians by Fr. John McGuckin has just been published! We'll share some quick thoughts from Fr. John on improving your daily prayer life. Get your own copy of Fr. John’s new book, The Prayer Book of the Early Christians - http://www.paracletepress.com/prayer-book-of-the-early-christians.html
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OCN PODCASTS
On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Athanasios Haros of the Transfiguration Church in Florence, SC talks to us about “Game Day.” With the beginning of Great Lent, our pre-Lenten preparations are behind us. We have made our plan of action and now we begin the race to Holy Week and Pascha. The Church offers us a few final words of encouragement and guidance as we take the field for game day. With spiritual events of the prayer, fasting, and alms-giving in the Eucharist we will endure the race and be crowned victorious by our Lord, but it all begins with forgiveness. On Journey to Orthodoxy, Jordan Parro speaks with Garret Olson, the lead singer of the band "The Humdrum Rebellion" based in Orange County, California. Garret is the son of a Presbyterian pastor. After being challenged by the theology of the Church Fathers as a college student, he discovered the Orthodox Church and the healing found therein with help from some persistent friends and the Theotokos." We also are pleased to announce that the Readings and Remembrances daily podcast is back! Tune in each day to hear the Scriptural Readings and lives of the Saints celebrated on that day.
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ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY HAS BEEN CALLED THE BEST-KEPT SECRET IN NORTH AMERICA. IT'S TIME TO LET THE SECRET OUT!
Please stand with us and support our church's official broadcast media ministry by taking part in Share the Light Sunday in your parish. As our church uses the tool of broadcast media more and more effectively, we can reach so many more people with the Good News of Orthodox Christianity. Also, OCN is not underwritten by any Metropolis, Archdiocese or individual. When you tell your people about OCN, we would be greatly appreciative if you would also pass a tray so that this ministry can continue to grow and more powerfully present our church to the world around us. We will also take your contributions and credit them toward funding your parish's radio station. Please visit myocn.net/stl for more information about how your parish can get involved.
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WHO IS YOUR HERO? The nominations have started coming in for OCN Hero but we still want more of you to tell us about your heroes. In 2012, all Orthodox Christians over the age of 18 will have the opportunity to nominate someone as their Hero. The Hero will be a layperson who has distinguished himself/herself in Christian love and service to others. Please make an announcement during your Sunday Liturgy and tell all your parishioners to nominate someone. The winner will receive a paid excursion and $500 given in their name to the charity of their choice. The winner will also be a special guest on Come Receive the Light. Go to myocn.net/hero for more information and to nominate your hero. ******************
SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS
"And if one prevails against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12
Become a part of a cord that builds the bond of a strong rope sustaining a dynamic and growing Orthodox Christian outreach media ministry! Become an OCN Share the Light Partner with a pledge of $1,000 or more! The 2012 partner goal is 100. With 64 partners to date, over 50% of our goal has already been met! This is only three pledges short of the total 2011 partners and we are only 2 months into 2012. Of these, 55 have already fulfilled or are current with their pledge.
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THE SOUNDING SOUND OFF
The Sounding enters Great Lent with three special posts. In “Really…” Keith Massey takes on a Saturday Night Live skit attacking the idea that life begins with conception. If you’ve ever wanted a better argument to support your beliefs, Keith’s post will help you find one. Matushka Constantina Palmer reports on the battle against heresy in Greece in her post on “The Great Inheritance of Orthodox Theology.” And Grace Brooks honors and explores the power of liturgical beauty in “The Ornamental Worship of St. Andrew,” whose Canon is celebrated on Thursday of this week Visit The Sounding at http://blog.myocn.com.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS - MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM & CHRISMATION
Our purpose during this new series of Adult Christian Education classes is to introduce you to the Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation. Baptism is a starting point and the foundation of a Christian "world-view" and a "philosophy of life" that provides a permanent sense of direction, guiding us firmly throughout our entire life and supplying answers to our questions and our problems. Tune in each week to hear both Fr. Christopher and Fr. Spiro make the sacraments come alive for you.
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BECOME A WORLDWIDE VOICE FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY WITH YOUR PARISH'S VERY OWN RADIO STATION
OCN's online parish radio stations are listened to literally all over the world. Not only will you be able to reach people locally, but your parish will be a voice for Orthodox Christianity internationally. Moreover, you will be able to reach out via Facebook to nearly a billion people worldwide who can listen to your station with just one click. Working together and using the power of mass media, we can reach more people than the generations before ours ever dreamed. Visit myocn.net/radiosolutions to learn how your parish can start its very own media ministry today.
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FACEBOOK AND TWITTER- Thank you to all of the thousands of you who visit and follow us daily on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orthodox-Christian-Network/84325040329) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/myocn). Look soon to find out more information about new events being planned. It is also a great way to interact with our Executive Director, Fr. Christopher Metropulos, and ask your questions about life and our faith.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high-traffic MyOCN.net website this spring as we approach the Pascha season. Visit our special website for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567 and speak to Daniel.
All programs are available on Internet Radio, Podcast, and On Demand at www.myocn.net.
The Orthodox Christian Network has been an official agency of SCOBA since 2003 and is now working within the Assembly of Bishops. Originally commissioned by SCOBA to create a national, sustainable and effective media witness for Orthodox Christianity throughout North America, OCN produces the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, as well as several other outreach programs, including DVDs and internet-based media, in direct collaboration with sister assembly agencies (e.g., IOCC, OCMC, OCF, OCPM), as well as with various Orthodox Christian jurisdictions and pan-Orthodox, para-church organizations. Our goal is to engage the broader culture of North America with Orthodox Christianity’s rich theological, spiritual, and moral heritage, and to thereby strengthen the Orthodox Church’s witness and contribution to the culture in which we live.
CRTL Schedule for March 2012
March 2
Speaker: Metropolitan Kallistos Ware
Topic: What does it mean to be a Christian?
We launch into our monthly theme of what it means to be a Christian with Metropolitan Kallistos Ware. He’ll be grounding us in our Orthodox beliefs before we hear from leaders of other Christian denominations in the weeks to come. But first, The Prayer Book of the Early Christians by Fr. John McGuckin has just been published! Hear from Fr. John about how to improve your daily prayer life. Get your own copy of Fr. John’s new book, The Prayer Book of the Early Christians - http://www.paracletepress.com/prayer-book-of-the-early-christians.html March 9 Speaker: Fr. Jim Martin
Topic: What does it mean to be a Christian?
What is "The Colbert Report chaplain" doing on our show? Fr. Jim Martin, a Jesuit priest, joins us for our second installment of what it means to be a Christian. We’ll also hear an inspiring story of faith from a 14-year-old boy who’s getting ready for his second liver transplant. Save March 16 Speaker: Prof. Charlie Self
Topic: What does it mean to be a Christian?
We continue our monthly look at what it means to be a Christian with the Professor of Church History at the Assemblies of God Seminary. How do our faiths differ and where do we see similarities? But first we’ll reflect on the Sunday of the Holy Cross, which we celebrate this weekend. March 23 Speaker: Dr. Russel Moore
Topic: What does it mean to be a Christian?
We finish up our monthly theme by hearing a Southern Baptist opinion of what it means to be a Christian. We’ll also reflect on the Annunciation of the Theotokos, which we celebrate this Sunday, with Fr. Costin Popescu. _____________________________________________________________
Come Receive the Light, the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, is a weekly program that features interviews with noted Orthodox Christian clergy, theologians, and lay leaders on theological, spiritual, pastoral, and modern social issues. Heard on the radio in the United States and the Bahamas, this unique weekly broadcast offers the ancient, Christ-centered message of Orthodox Christianity to the modern world. You can listen to past programs on demand and find many other online resources to deepen your faith at www.MyOCN.net.
Come Receive the Light is produced by the Orthodox Christian Network. OCN has been an agency of SCOBA since 2003 and now works within the context of the new Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in North and Central America.
Our Programming Policy
OCN offers three types of programming in support of its mission and vision. It is our hope that the variety of approaches this permits will increase our effectiveness by ensuring that we reach the greatest number of people possible. These three types are teaching programs, interviews with official representatives of the Orthodox faith, and programs designed to provide information that will increase our ability to present our Orthodox faith in the context of the wider, secular world.
Teaching programs focused on the doctrine and practice of the Orthodox Church make up the majority of our site content, and they support the major goal of OCN. These programs may take the form of Biblical exegesis, lessons on Patristics, or dogmatic instruction. Examples of teaching programs include video classes, “Special Moments in Orthodoxy,” and “Theologically Thinking.”
Interviews with church officials are those in which Fr. Chris, or another representative of OCN, speaks with a hierarch, a priest, or another official representative of an Orthodox archdiocese or parish. The purpose of these interviews is to present a genuine Orthodox perspective or teaching on the issue under discussion. Many interviews on “Come Receive the Light” and “OCN Now” fall into this category, but it is important to note that not all do.
The third type of programming comprises interviews, podcasts, blogs, or articles specifically intended to provoke discussion and contemplation about the issues we face in daily life. When a guest is interviewed for this type of program, or asked to write on a subject for this purpose, our invitation does not constitute an endorsement of the guest’s beliefs or actions. Guests are selected on the basis of their ability to provide information or perspective that will be of value to our Orthodox listeners. Examples of this type of program include some interviews on “Come Receive the Light” and “OCN Now,” and also some articles that may appear on “The Sounding” or elsewhere on the website from time to time.
We live in a complex world, and our ability to make good decisions comes from our strong foundation in Orthodoxy and our genuine understanding of the people and problems around us. Our primary goal is to share the truth of Orthodoxy with the world. Our secondary goal is to generate fruitful conversations that strengthen us in our own faith and increase our ability to share it in meaningful ways with our fellow human beings.
It is not easy to speak or listen to people with whom we have little in common. But here at OCN, we believe in making the effort when doing so will contribute to the greater good.
We are not saints yet, and neither are our guests. But if we put aside judgment and criticism, and delve into the issues with honesty and sincerity, we hope that by the Grace of God, our conversations may contribute to our own salvation and to the salvation of our listeners. Only God knows how our words and deeds can be used to touch the lives of others.
OCN programs for February 27-March 2THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
In our final show on the topic of Faith & Politics, we’ll discuss the intersection of personal faith and public policies. How do we hold fast to our Orthodox beliefs without denying the beliefs and rights of others? And, speaking of other people’s beliefs, how much do you know about the teachings of other Christian denominations? Fr. John Morris explains the importance of knowing about other churches’ teachings. Read more from Fr. Morris’ book, The Historic Church: An Orthodox View of Christian History: http://www.amazon.com/Historic-Church-Orthodox-Christian-History/dp/145673492X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327454991&sr=8-1
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OCN PODCASTS
On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Athanasios Haros of the Transfiguration Church in Florence, SC talks to us about “Expectations and Just Rewards.” We all need clear expectations in order for us to learn from our mistakes. The Parable of the Last Judgment in the Gospel of Matthew 25:31-46 outlines with clarity how the Lord will judge us. Will we be sheep or goats when the time of judgment arrives? Fortunately for us, it isn’t too late for us to learn from our past mistakes. The coming Great Lent is the perfect opportunity for us to change our ways and live up to the Lord’s expectations. On Special Moments in Orthodoxy,listen as Metropolitan Kalistos Ware shares a special moment, which was, recorded at St. John the Baptist Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The Metropolitan discusses the topic of preparing for Great Lent. On OCN NOW, Fr. Christopher speaks to Gerry Clonaris about an upcoming pilgrimage with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta. Listen to hear more about this wonderful trip, “A Journey of Faith” which will take place in the Holy Land and Turkey in April.
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ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY HAS BEEN CALLED THE BEST-KEPT SECRET IN NORTH AMERICA. IT'S TIME TO LET THE SECRET OUT!
Please stand with us and support our church's official broadcast media ministry by taking part in Share the Light Sunday in your parish. As our church uses the tool of broadcast media more and more effectively, we can reach so many more people with the Good News of Orthodox Christianity. Also, OCN is not underwritten by any Metropolis, Archdiocese or individual. When you tell your people about OCN, we would be greatly appreciative if you would also pass a tray so that this ministry can continue to grow and more powerfully present our church to the world around us. Please visit myocn.net/stl for more information about how your parish can get involved.
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WHO IS YOUR HERO?
The nominations have started coming in for OCN Hero, but we still need you to tell us about your heroes. In 2012, all Orthodox Christians over the age of 18 will have the opportunity to nominate someone as their Hero. The Hero will be a layperson who has distinguished himself/herself in Christian love and service to others. Please make an announcement during your Sunday Liturgy and tell all your parishioners to nominate someone. The winner will receive a paid excursion and $500 given in their name to the charity of their choice. The winner will also be a special guest on Come Receive the Light. Go to myocn.net/hero for information and to nominate your hero. ******************
SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS
"And if one prevails against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12
Become a part of a cord that builds the bond of a strong rope sustaining a dynamic and growing Orthodox Christian outreach media ministry! Become an OCN Share the Light Partner with a pledge of $1,000 or more! Our 2012 partner goal is 100. With 54 partners to date, over 50% of our goal has already been met! Of these, 44 have already fulfilled their pledge. What a wonderful testimony of faith!
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THE SOUNDING SOUND OFF
The Sounding welcomes a new contributing writer to the group, Demosthenes Mekras. His first post, “I gave it up for Lent,” is featured this week. We’re also honored by a guest post from Seraphima Butler, “Children are spiritual people, too,” in which she explains how we can use Montessori principles in our church schools. Master iconographer Nicholas Papas gives us a glimpse of baby Zoe and shares her influence on his work in his post, “Communing with Zoe.” We strongly encourage you to come to the site to read and comment on our posts. Visit The Sounding at http://blog.myocn.com.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS - MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM & CHRISMATION
Our purpose during this new series of Adult Christian Education classes is to introduce you to the Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation. Baptism is a starting point and the foundation of a Christian "world-view" and a "philosophy of life" that provides a permanent sense of direction, guiding us firmly throughout our entire life and supplying answers to our questions and our problems. Tune in each week to hear both Fr. Christopher and Fr. Spiro make the sacraments come alive for you.
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ENTRUST THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK AS YOUR PARTNER IN PARISH BROADCAST MINISTRY
Whether it is Come Receive the Light on local land-based radio or your parish’s very own online radio station broadcasting 24/7 worldwide, a radio ministry powered by OCN provides your parish with the opportunity to be a part of a growing international movement in Orthodox Christian media. Working together and using the power of mass media, we can reach more people than the generations before ours ever dreamed. Visit myocn.net/radiosolutions and get started today.
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FACEBOOK AND TWITTER- Thank you to all of the thousands of you who visit and follow us daily on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orthodox-Christian-Network/84325040329) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/myocn). Look soon to find out more information about new events being planned. It is also a great way to interact with our Executive Director, Fr. Christopher Metropulos and ask your questions about life and our faith.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high traffic MyOCN.net website this spring as we approach the Pascha season. Visit our special website for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567 and speak to Daniel.
All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at www.myocn.net. OCN Programs for February 20-24THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
Many of us have heard of Sharia Law, but how much do we know about it or about its use in US Courts? Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou explains what this controversy is all about and what it means for your religious freedoms. But before we talk about religion in the courtroom, we’ll talk about religion in the home with Prof. David Hunter. He’ll share some early Christian writings about how a household should be run and look at how that same advice can be applied in our homes today. Check out Amazon for David’s book, The Oxford Handbook of Early Christian Studies http://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Handbook-Christian-Studies-Handbooks/dp/0199596522/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327455120&sr=1-1
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OCN PODCASTS
On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Nicholas Louh from Saint John the Divine in Jacksonville, Florida shares his sermon on “Living a Life of P.E.A.C.E” We get caught up in the business of life and forget to live our lives. Listen in as Fr. Nick talks about living a life of Praise, Effort, Active Listening, Cracking jokes and Experiencing the life God wants for us. On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Let’s Go Clubbing. Join Chuck Powell, who has since become Fr. Barnabas Powell, as he asks the question what’s the primary task of a Christian Church? Some say it’s just a religious club, some say it’s to preserve religious practices or cultural identity, others say that it’s to be a witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen in to find out what the speaker thinks on this week’s SMO.
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BE A PART OF TELLING THE WORLD ABOUT ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY! CELEBRATE SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY IN YOUR PARISH!
Please stand with us and support our church's official broadcast media ministry by taking part inShare the Light Sunday in your parish. As our church uses the tool of broadcast media more and more effectively, we can reach so many more people with the Good News of Orthodox Christianity. Also, OCN is not underwritten by any Metropolis, Archdiocese, or individual. When you tell your people about OCN, we would be greatly appreciative if you would also pass a tray so that this ministry can continue to grow and more powerfully present our church to the world around us. Please visit myocn.net/stl for more information about how your parish can get involved.
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WE NEED A HERO!
In 2012, all Orthodox Christians over the age of 18 will have the opportunity to nominate someone as their Hero. The Hero will be a layperson who has distinguished himself/herself in Christian love and service to others. Nominations have begun. Please make an announcement in church and tell all your parishioners to nominate someone. The winner will receive a paid excursion and $500 given in their name to the charity of their choice. The winner will also be a special guest on Come Receive the Light. Go to myocn.net/hero for information and to nominate your hero.
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SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS
"And if one prevails against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12
Become a part of a cord that builds the bond of a strong rope sustaining a dynamic and growing Orthodox Christian outreach media ministry! Become an OCN Share the Light Partner with a pledge of $1,000 or more! Our 2012 partner goal is 100. With 53 partners to date, over 50% of our goal has already been met! Of these, 43 have already fulfilled their pledge. What a wonderful testimony of faith!
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THE SOUNDING SOUND OFF
The Sounding publishes new articles each weekday on a wide range of interesting topics. Top posts this month include “A Mother’s Heartache” by Jennifer Hock, “Orthodox Bishops Protest HHS Ruling” by Fr. Ernesto Obregon, and “Harry Potter, Fantasia, and Pure Evil” by Grace Brooks, and many more! We strongly encourage you to come to the site to meet our writers and respond to what they've written. Visit The Sounding at http://blog.myocn.com.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS - MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM & CHRISMATION
Our purpose during this new series of Adult Christian Education classes is to introduce you to the Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation. Baptism is a starting point and the foundation of a Christian "world-view" and a "philosophy of life" that provides a permanent sense of direction, guiding us firmly throughout our entire life and supplying answers to our questions and our problems. Tune in each week to hear both Fr. Christopher and Fr. Spiro make the sacraments come alive for you.
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ENTRUST THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK AS YOUR PARTNER IN PARISH BROADCAST MINISTRY
Whether it is Come Receive the Light on local land-based radio or your parish’s very own online radio station broadcasting 24/7 worldwide, a radio ministry powered by OCN provides your parish with the opportunity to be a part of a growing international movement in Orthodox Christian media. Working together and using the power of mass media, we can reach more people than the generations before ours ever dreamed. Visit myocn.net/radiosolutions and get started today.
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FACEBOOK AND TWITTER- Thank you to all of the thousands of you who visit and follow us daily on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orthodox-Christian-Network/84325040329) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/myocn). Look soon to find out more information about new events being planned. It is also a great way to interact with our Executive Director, Fr. Christopher Metropulos and ask your questions about life and our faith.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high traffic MyOCN.net website this spring as we approach the Pascha season. Visit our special website for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567 and speak to Daniel.
All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at www.myocn.net. OCN Programs for February 13-17THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
How can we firmly but lovingly stand up for Christ in conversations about abortion, homosexuality and religion? Long-time friend of the show Dr. Albert Rossi is here to give advice on how we can talk about the Orthodox position on these hot-button issues. But first we’ll hear from Prof. Candida Moss about some amazing early Saints and what they can teach us. Visit http://www.amazon.com/Other-Christs-Imitating-Christian-Ideologies/dp/0199914389/ to order your copy of Prof. Moss’ book, The Other Christs: Imitating Jesus in Ancient Christian Ideologies of Martyrdom.
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OCN PODCASTS
On Theologically Thinking, when we hear stories of judgment and sin in the Scriptures, most of us don’t want to admit the Lord is speaking to us. It is easier for us to adopt the attitude of the Pharisee (Luke 18.10-14) by thanking God we aren’t like those other people. But the fact is we are sinners who depend upon the mercy of God and the sooner we understand that reality, the sooner we will go away justified by the Lord. On Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. Christopher Stamas, Pastor of Saint George Cathedral in Springfield, Massachusetts offers his words on the beginning of the Triodion, having a humble conversation and exchange with God. On Harmony of Thunder: Every now and then, one comes across a sermon that has something genuinely surprising in it. On this week's Harmony of Thunder, Fr. David looks at a sermon of St. Gregory Palamas that has an unexpected point to make.
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ANY SUNDAY CAN BE SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY IN YOUR PARISH!
Just because January 15th has come and gone, it does not mean that it's too late to tell the faithful of your parish about the work and ministry of The Orthodox Christian Network. Please stand with us and support our church's official broadcast media ministry by celebrating Share the Light Sunday in your parish. As our church uses the tool of media more effectively, we can reach more and more people with the Good News of Orthodox Christianity. OCN is not underwritten by any Metropolis, Archdiocese or individual. When you tell your people about OCN, we would be greatly appreciative if you would also pass a tray so that this ministry can continue to grow and more strongly represent our church. Please visit myocn.net/stl for more information about how your parish can get involved.
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THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK IS LOOKING FOR A HERO!
In 2012, all Orthodox Christians over the age of 18 will have the opportunity to nominate someone as their Hero. The Hero will be a layperson who has distinguished himself in Christian love and service to others. Nominations have begun. Please make an announcement in church and tell all your parishioners to nominate someone. The winner will receive a paid excursion and $500 given in their name to the charity of their choice. The winner will also be a special guest on Come Receive the Light. Go to myocn.net/hero for information and to nominate your hero.
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SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS
OCN Share the Light Partners provide the financial backbone to our media outreach ministry. Partners annually donate $1,000 or more. The 2012 partner goal is 100. With 50 partners to date, 50% of our goal has already been met! Of these, 39 have already fulfilled their pledge. What a testimony of faith!
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THE SOUNDING SOUND OFF
The Sounding has come back to life with a burst of new posts from a large group of new writers, who bring an impressive range of experience and perspective to The Sounding. We strongly encourage you to come to the site to meet our writers and respond to what they've written. Visit The Sounding at http://blog.myocn.com.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS - MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM & CHRISMATION
Our purpose during this new series of Adult Christian Education classes is to introduce you to the Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation. Baptism is a starting point and the foundation of a Christian "world-view" and a "philosophy of life" that provides a permanent sense of direction, guiding us firmly throughout our entire life and supplying answers to our questions and our problems. Tune in each week to hear both Fr. Christopher and Fr. Spiro make the sacraments come alive for you.
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HELP BUILD A NATIONAL NETWORK OF ORTHODOX RADIO STATIONS...
Christian Media now reaches more people than parishes! For parishes that really want to make an impact, OCN can create a radio station for you that broadcasts online 24/7. You will be linked to our website and receive our experience in helping you establish your station. We will provide you promotional tools for your station as well. Preach and teach around the clock! Be part of the Orthodox media movement! Reach more people and shine a brighter light! Please visit www.myocn.net/radiosolutions for more information.
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FACEBOOK AND TWITTER- Thank you to all of the thousands of you who visit and follow us daily on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orthodox-Christian-Network/84325040329) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/myocn). Look soon to find out more information about new events being planned. It is also a great way to interact with our Executive Director, Fr. Christopher Metropulos and ask your questions about life and our faith.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website this spring as we approach the Pascha season. Visit our special web site for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567 and speak to Daniel.
All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at www.myocn.net.
OCN Announces New Blog Chief And Writers
Click here to visit the Sounding Blog!Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) has announced its appointment of Melinda Johnson to the post of blog chief for “The Sounding” and the addition of new writers and topics to the blog. The revitalized “Sounding” will feature posts by an impressive collection of contributors.
The blog’s mission is to support the spiritual and natural well-being of its readers by providing well-written, positive, and thought-provoking Orthodox Christian content and fostering discussion of its application to life. The content of “The Sounding” has been expanded to address the breadth of topics Orthodox Christians encounter and ponder in their daily lives. New contributors specialize in subjects such as popular culture, education, spiritual journeys, children’s literature, adoption and infertility, Biblical commentary, health and nutrition, and Orthodox poetry. Melinda Johnson, the new blog chief, joined the staff of OCN in December 2011. She is the author of Letters to Saint Lydia (Conciliar Press, 2010) and founder of the popular “Orthodox Writers, Readers, and Artists” series, which first appeared on her blog, “Saint Lydia’s Book Club.” The series will move to “The Sounding” this month. Melinda received a Master of Arts in English Literature from The College of William and Mary, and worked as an editor specializing in projects for non-native English speakers before becoming a full-time writer. The Orthodox Christian Network has been an official agency of SCOBA since 2003 and is now working within the new Episcopal Assembly. Commissioned by our hierarchs to create a national, sustainable and effective media witness for Orthodox Christianity throughout North America, OCN produces the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, as well as several other outreach programs, including DVDs and internet-based media, in direct collaboration with sister assembly agencies (e.g., IOCC, OCMC, OCF, OCPM), as well as with various Orthodox Christian jurisdictions and pan-Orthodox, para-church organizations. Our goal is to engage the broader culture of North America with Orthodox Christianity’s rich theological, spiritual, and moral heritage, and to thereby strengthen the Orthodox Church’s witness and contribution to the culture in which we live. OCN Programs for February 6-10THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
Gov Michael Dukakis shares his thoughts on how personal faith and integrity affect a politician’s professional life. Plus, many of us know about the amazing work that IOCC does around the globe, but tune in to hear about their new plan for domestic crises.
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OCN PODCASTS
On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Bill Chiganos will discuss the presentation of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ, to the Temple. On Journeys to Orthodoxy: Part two of Jordan Parroconversation with Fr. Conan, a priest in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese who currently serving at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Albuquerque New Mexico. In this episode of Journey To Orthodoxy, you can hear how Fr. Conan journeyed from the Church of Christ in west Texas to the Orthodox Church, an ultimately to his calling to the priesthood. On OCN NOW: Join Fr. Christopher as he speaks with His Eminence on matter that concern the Metropolis of Camaroon on the triumphs and difficulties He faces. Fr. Christopher spoke to the Metropolitan while in conjunction with the OCMC.
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DO YOUR PARISHIONERS KNOW ABOUT THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK? WHY NOT?
Please tell the faithful of your parish about the work and ministry of The Orthodox Christian Network by celebrating Share the Light Sunday in your parish. As our church uses the tool of media more effectively, we can reach more and more people with the Good News of Orthodox Christianity. OCN is also donor supported and is not underwritten by any Metropolis, Archdiocese or individual. Any contribution that your parish is able make to support the work and mission of OCN is also greatly appreciated. Please visit myocn.net/stl for more information about how your parish can get involved. Be a part of shining a light in a place that needs more of it: the media.
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THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK IS LOOKING FOR A HERO!
In 2012, all Orthodox Christians over the age of 18 will have the opportunity to nominate someone as their Hero. The Hero will be a layperson who has distinguished himself in Christian love and service to others. Nominations have begun. Please make an announcement in church and tell all your parishioners to nominate someone. The winner will receive a paid excursion and $500 given in their name to the charity of their choice. The winner will also be a special guest on Come Receive the Light. Go to myocn.net/hero for information and to nominate your hero.
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SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS
OCN now has 42 partners (both new and renewal) for 2012! Of these 28 are current and 14 have pledged. Please join this sacred group of individuals who donate at least $1,000 to the Orthodox Christian Network. These donors provide the financial base for our media outreach. As we wipe the slate clean for the New Year, help us reach our goal of 100 partners!
THE SOUNDING SOUND OFF On February 1, The Sounding will come back to life with a burst of new posts from a large group of new writers recruited by Melinda Johnson, who was appointed blog chief in December 2011. New and returning contributors bring an impressive range of experience and perspective to The Sounding, allowing us to explore many new areas of Orthodox life and thought. It is our hope that The Sounding will become a center of conversation and community, and we strongly encourage you to come to the site on February 1 to meet our writers and respond to what they've written. Visit us at Visit us as http://blog.myocn.com/. ******************
NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS - MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM & CHRISMATION
Our purpose during this new series of Adult Christian Education is to first introduce you to the Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation. Baptism is a starting point and the foundation of a Christian "world-view" and a "philosophy of life" that provides with a permanent sense of direction, guiding us firmly throughout our entire life and supplying answers to our questions and our problems. Tune in each week to hear both Fr. Christopher and Fr. Spiro make the sacraments come alive for you.
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HELP BUILD A NATIONAL NETWORK OF ORTHODOX RADIO STATIONS...
Christian Media now reaches more people than parishes! For parishes that really want to make an impact, OCN can create a radio station for you that broadcasts online 24/7. You will be linked to our website and receive our experience in helping you establish your station. We will provide you promotional tools for your station as well. Preach and teach around the clock! Be part of the Orthodox media movement! Reach more people and shine a brighter light! Please visit www.myocn.net/radiosolutions for more information.
FACEBOOK and TWITTER Thank you to all of the thousands of you who visit and follow us daily on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orthodox-Christian-Network/84325040329) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/myocn). Look soon to find out more information about new events being planned. We are going to take a new look at the END TIMES starting in January. It is also a great way to interact with our Executive Director, Fr. Christopher Metropulos and ask your questions about life and our faith. ******************
ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website this fall as we approach the holiday season. Visit our special web site for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567 and speak to Daniel.
All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at www.myocn.net. |
