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Turning to the FathersAncient Christian spirituality in today's world.Hosted by Father John McGuckin. Apothegmata
John of Apemeia
Evagrios
Abba Anthony
Saint Simeon
Abba Makarios
A Prayerful Life
Macarios the Great
Gregory the Theologian on Prayer
St. Maximus the Confessor
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On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses the text of Apothegmata.
On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses St. John of Apemeia.
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.
On Turning to the Fathers, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great)..jpg)
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.” 
This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great).
On Turning to the Fathers: Listen in to hear guest host Seraphim Dankeart and Fr. John McGuckin as they discuss St. John of Apameia's wonderful words - "if we purify ourselves of wickedness then we will com to see the invisible reality". This is a talk about prayer life you won't want to miss.
On Turning to the Fathers, join Fr. John McGuckin as he share the story of Macarios the Great: from one fire the lamps of their hearts are light.
On Turning to the Fathers, listen in to hear Fr. John speak about St. Gregory’s words “God is to the Spiritual intellect what the sun is to the Material World and He will manifest the divinity in our minds to the degree that we are purified.”
Noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin resumes his series Turning to the Fathers. This week Fr. John features St. Maximus the Confessor.