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Turning to the Fathers

Ancient Christian spirituality in today's world.

Hosted by Father John McGuckin.

A Prayerful Life

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.

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Macarios the Great

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.

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Gregory the Theologian on Prayer

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.”

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St. Maximus the Confessor

Noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin resumes his series Turning to the Fathers. This week Fr. John features St. Maximus the Confessor.

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