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Theologically Thinking

Theologically Thinking bringing you original teachings from the brightest lights of Orthodoxy Christianity, like Fr. Thomas Hopko, Fr. John Behr, Fr. Stanley S. Harakas, Fr. Michel Najim, Fr. William C. Mills, and more.

Whats and Whys - The Old Testament

On Theologically Thinking, enjoy a reading of one of Fr. Stanley Harakas' essays originally written for the National Herald from the "Whats and Whys” of our Church series. This week's topic will be the Old Testament.

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Of Gods and Men

On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Steven Kostoff of Christ our Saviour, Holy Spirit Church in Cincinnati, OH reviews the film “Of Gods and Men” and see the potential of film to engage the mind and heart.

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Pentecost - Our Roots

On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Demetrios Tonias Pastor of the Taxiarchae Church in Watertown Mass speaks on Pentecost; our roots in Temple Judaism and the influence on our worship today.

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Praise

On Theologically Thinking, enjoy a reading of one of Fr. Stanley Harakas' essays originally written for the National Herald entitled "Praise." In the words of St. John Chrysostom "in every circumstance it is our duty to admire His wisdom, and to glorify His unspeakable love."

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The Ascension of Christ

On Theologically Thinking, 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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Rise Up! Be healed and follow the Lord

On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Athanasios Haros of the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church, in Florence, SC  shares his sermon entitled "Rise up! Be healed and follow the Lord."

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Praying in Times of Temptation

On Theologically Thinking, enjoy a reading of one of Fr. Stanley Harakas' essays originally written for the National Herald entitled "Praying in Times of Temptation." The best way of addressing temptations is to immediately turn away from the provocation, and focus our attention on God. In short, “When tempted, pray."

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Thoughts on Mother's Day

On Theologically Thinking, Fr. William Chiganos shares his thoughts on Mother’s Day and ponders whether we hear kind words.

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Thomas experiences the Resurrection

On Theologically Thinking, enjoy a reading of one of Fr. Stanley Harakas' essays originally written for the National Herald entitled "Thomas experiences the Resurrection".

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Theology of the Paschal Hymns

On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Spiro Bobotas and Fr. Barnabas Powell speak on A converts First Pascha and the Theology of the Paschal Hymns.

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Oil and Divine Grace

On Theologically Thinking, This week on Theologically Thinking, enjoy a reading of one of Fr. Stanley Harakas' essays originally written for the National Herald entitled "Oil and Divine Grace". In the New Testament letter of James, we read, "Is any among you sick? Let him call for the presbyters (priests) of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

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