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Turning to the Fathers
Ancient Christian spirituality in today's world.
Hosted by Father John McGuckin.
On Turning to the Fathers, continuing our exploration of prayer this month, we listen to a reflection on prayer from Fr. John McGuckin, drawing from the wisdom of St. John of Apameia in “A Prayerful Life.”
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On Turning to the Fathers, Fr. John McGuckin shares a reflection on St. Macarius, whose Feast Day is January 19th.
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On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on humble prayer.
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On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Ezekius.
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On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great).
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On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses St. John of Damascus, a powerful apologist for Icons in the face of the Iconoclast heresy.
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On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses the text of Apothegmata.
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On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses St. John of Apemeia.
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On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin will examine the spiritual teachings of Evagrios of Pontus. Evagrios of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. The works of Evagrios had a profound influence on Eastern Orthodox monastic teaching.
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On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great).
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On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Saint Simeon. Listen to the words of Saint Simeon “if you feel oppressed, go into a dimly lit and quiet place, lift both your hands up to heaven, make the sign of the cross over yourself; then lift up the eyes of your soul towards God. The oppression will leave you.”
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