Turning to the Fathers

Ancient Christian spirituality in today's world.

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A Prayerful Life

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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Reflection on St. Macarius

On Turning to the Fathers, Fr. John McGuckin shares a reflection on St. Macarius, whose Feast Day is January 19th.

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Humble Prayer

TTTF humble-prayerOn Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on humble prayer.

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Abba Ezekius

On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Ezekius.

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Saint Anthony the Great

On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great).

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John of Damas

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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Apothegmata

On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses the text of Apothegmata.

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John of Apemeia

On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses St. John of Apemeia.

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Evagrios

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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Abba Anthony

On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great).
 

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Saint Simeon

Orthodox Christian podcasts Ancient Faith radio Antiochian Russian Greek music chant streaming audio Web InternetOn 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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