Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' parable on the forgiveness. This episode brings the podcast iSermon to an end after 425 episodes.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' parable on the forgiveness. This episode brings the podcast iSermon to an end after 425 episodes.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' parable on the forgiveness. This episode brings the podcast iSermon to an end after 425 episodes.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to keep focused on the eternal kingdom even in the midst of the distractions of this life.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to keep focused on the eternal kingdom even in the midst of the distractions of this life.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to keep focused on the eternal kingdom even in the midst of the distractions of this life.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the vandalism that happened to their church and how he desires his parish to respond to it.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the vandalism that happened to their church and how he desires his parish to respond to it.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the vandalism that happened to their church and how he desires his parish to respond to it.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the relationship of power and authority in the Church to Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the relationship of power and authority in the Church to Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the relationship of power and authority in the Church to Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains Jesus' call to serve only Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains Jesus' call to serve only Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains Jesus' call to serve only Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on Jesus calling the disciples to follow him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on Jesus calling the disciples to follow him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on Jesus calling the disciples to follow him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos shares the story of Fr. Nicola Yanney, of blessed memory, as he calls us to pursue life in Christ even in the face of danger and illness.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos shares the story of Fr. Nicola Yanney, of blessed memory, as he calls us to pursue life in Christ even in the face of danger and illness.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos shares the story of Fr. Nicola Yanney, of blessed memory, as he calls us to pursue life in Christ even in the face of danger and illness.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains how we acquire the mind of Christ, by living in Christ through the life of Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains how we acquire the mind of Christ, by living in Christ through the life of Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains how we acquire the mind of Christ, by living in Christ through the life of Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of the First Ecumenical Council in maintaining the true Orthodox Christian faith.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of the First Ecumenical Council in maintaining the true Orthodox Christian faith.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of the First Ecumenical Council in maintaining the true Orthodox Christian faith.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of the incarnation of Christ in His ascension.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of the incarnation of Christ in His ascension.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of the incarnation of Christ in His ascension.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Sunday of the Blind Man and explains the use of typology in the Holy Scriptures.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Sunday of the Blind Man and explains the use of typology in the Holy Scriptures.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Sunday of the Blind Man and explains the use of typology in the Holy Scriptures.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the lives of Ss. Constantine and Helen and calls all Orthodox Christians to strive to become saints.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the lives of Ss. Constantine and Helen and calls all Orthodox Christians to strive to become saints.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the lives of Ss. Constantine and Helen and calls all Orthodox Christians to strive to become saints.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the Gospel reading from the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the Gospel reading from the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the Gospel reading from the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos asks us to consider if our lives have changed after Pascha?

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos asks us to consider if our lives have changed after Pascha?

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos asks us to consider if our lives have changed after Pascha?

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the death and burial of Christ on Holy Friday.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the death and burial of Christ on Holy Friday.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the death and burial of Christ on Holy Friday.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the blessing of the House Church during the pandemic restrictions.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the blessing of the House Church during the pandemic restrictions.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the blessing of the House Church during the pandemic restrictions.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives a sermon on Holy Thursday evening after the Service of Twelve Gospels.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives a sermon on Holy Thursday evening after the Service of Twelve Gospels.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives a sermon on Holy Thursday evening after the Service of Twelve Gospels.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to endure the struggles of life during Holy Week in order to see Christ's glorious resurrection.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to endure the struggles of life during Holy Week in order to see Christ's glorious resurrection.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to endure the struggles of life during Holy Week in order to see Christ's glorious resurrection.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives the homily on Lazarus Saturday in anticipation of Holy Week.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives the homily on Lazarus Saturday in anticipation of Holy Week.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives the homily on Lazarus Saturday in anticipation of Holy Week.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Gospel reading from the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, reminding us that as Orthodox Christians we have been training through our prayer, fasting and almsgiving for an unusual occasion like the one we face during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Gospel reading from the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, reminding us that as Orthodox Christians we have been training through our prayer, fasting and almsgiving for an unusual occasion like the one we face during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Gospel reading from the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, reminding us that as Orthodox Christians we have been training through our prayer, fasting and almsgiving for an unusual occasion like the one we face during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to take up our cross of suffering and follow Christ during the global pandemic.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to take up our cross of suffering and follow Christ during the global pandemic.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to take up our cross of suffering and follow Christ during the global pandemic.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to respond in love rather than fear to the circumstances we face.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to respond in love rather than fear to the circumstances we face.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to respond in love rather than fear to the circumstances we face.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the reason we celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the reason we celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the reason we celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to consider the reality of our sin and our need for repentance.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to consider the reality of our sin and our need for repentance.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to consider the reality of our sin and our need for repentance.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to lay aside our own judgment of others and turn our focus towards repentance in light of the Final Judgment.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to lay aside our own judgment of others and turn our focus towards repentance in light of the Final Judgment.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to lay aside our own judgment of others and turn our focus towards repentance in light of the Final Judgment.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the meaning of being a servant of God in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the meaning of being a servant of God in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos talks about the importance of looking only at our own sin as we enter into the Triodion in preparation for the Great Fast.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos talks about the importance of looking only at our own sin as we enter into the Triodion in preparation for the Great Fast.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the prayers of the Orthodox Church that are prayed in the beginning days of the life of a child.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the prayers of the Orthodox Church that are prayed in the beginning days of the life of a child.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the meaning of being a servant of God in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos talks about the importance of looking only at our own sin as we enter into the Triodion in preparation for the Great Fast.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the prayers of the Orthodox Church that are prayed in the beginning days of the life of a child.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to step out of the darkness and into the light of God in the Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to step out of the darkness and into the light of God in the Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God, God with us!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God, God with us!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses two differences within celebration of an Orthodox Christmas (ancient vs. modern) in regards to the Nativity Fast and the celebration of St. Nicholas and St. Basil.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses two differences within celebration of an Orthodox Christmas (ancient vs. modern) in regards to the Nativity Fast and the celebration of St. Nicholas and St. Basil.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the way in which God chooses to work with us (synergy) in our lives.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the way in which God chooses to work with us (synergy) in our lives.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of Godparents in the life of the Orthodox Christian.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of Godparents in the life of the Orthodox Christian.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of almsgiving during the Nativity Fast.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of almsgiving during the Nativity Fast.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan through the lens of church leadership and hypocrisy.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan through the lens of church leadership and hypocrisy.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos challenges us to consider our own preconceptions about God and how we live in relation to our belief in God.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos challenges us to consider our own preconceptions about God and how we live in relation to our belief in God.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the Gospel reading on the demonized man of Gadarene, calling us to live our lives in the Church rather than in the World.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the Gospel reading on the demonized man of Gadarene, calling us to live our lives in the Church rather than in the World.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the healing touch of Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the healing touch of Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to humble ourselves and have faith in others.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to humble ourselves and have faith in others.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' call for us to take up our cross and follow him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' call for us to take up our cross and follow him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gave the homily on the Gospel reading from John 3:13-17.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gave the homily on the Gospel reading from John 3:13-17.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the significance of the spiritual calendar and the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the significance of the spiritual calendar and the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the miracle of Jesus walking on the water, drawing Peter into this miracle in synergy with him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the miracle of Jesus walking on the water, drawing Peter into this miracle in synergy with him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on Jesus feeding five thousand people with five loaves and two fish.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on Jesus feeding five thousand people with five loaves and two fish.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos compares the Orthodox Christian synodal system and the Latin Papal system.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos compares the Orthodox Christian synodal system and the Latin Papal system.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the difference between the Samaritans and the Jews which inform Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman, St. Photini.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the difference between the Samaritans and the Jews which inform Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman, St. Photini.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the healing of the paralytic.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the healing of the paralytic.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the significance of St. Thomas' difficulty believing in the resurrection of Jesus for us today.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the significance of St. Thomas' difficulty believing in the resurrection of Jesus for us today.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the irony in the Palm Sunday story.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the irony in the Palm Sunday story.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the internal battle with the passions through the example of St. Mary of Egypt.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the internal battle with the passions through the example of St. Mary of Egypt.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to take up our cross and actively follow Christ through the second half of Great Lent.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to take up our cross and actively follow Christ through the second half of Great Lent.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to enter the Great Fast with hope on the Sunday of Forgiveness.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to enter the Great Fast with hope on the Sunday of Forgiveness.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to prepare ourselves to stand before the Uncreated Light of God, either in joy or sorrow.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to prepare ourselves to stand before the Uncreated Light of God, either in joy or sorrow.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos discusses the topic of forgiveness.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos discusses the topic of forgiveness.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos introduces us to the beginning of the triodion, the three-week season of preparation for the fasting of Great Lent.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos introduces us to the beginning of the triodion, the three-week season of preparation for the fasting of Great Lent.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the Gospel reading from the Sunday of the Canaanite woman, and her perseverance to overcome the barriers she faced to reaching Jesus.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the Gospel reading from the Sunday of the Canaanite woman, and her perseverance to overcome the barriers she faced to reaching Jesus.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' Parable of the Talents.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' Parable of the Talents.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the life and ministry of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the life and ministry of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the problem of entitlement through the Gospel reading on the Healing of the Ten Lepers.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the problem of entitlement through the Gospel reading on the Healing of the Ten Lepers.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the two Great Blessing of the Waters during the Feast of Epiphany or Theophany.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the two Great Blessing of the Waters during the Feast of Epiphany or Theophany.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos helps us to discover the true meaning of Christmas through the life of the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos helps us to discover the true meaning of Christmas through the life of the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages all of us to participate as fully as we can in the Nativity Fast as we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ, saving our feasting for after our fasting.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages all of us to participate as fully as we can in the Nativity Fast as we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ, saving our feasting for after our fasting.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the importance of God Parents in a child's life in the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the importance of God Parents in a child's life in the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on our materialistic culture and our call as Orthodox Christians to live within our means so that we can share with others and help those in need.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on our materialistic culture and our call as Orthodox Christians to live within our means so that we can share with others and help those in need.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the need to invite Christ and His Church into the dying process.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the need to invite Christ and His Church into the dying process.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the Synodal System within the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the Synodal System within the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos challenges the selfish love of "an eye for an eye" with the selfless love of Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos challenges the selfish love of "an eye for an eye" with the selfless love of Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reminds us that the Church is a place for building our faith in Christ!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reminds us that the Church is a place for building our faith in Christ!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the most important call for us in this life.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the most important call for us in this life.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross and the lifting up of the Bronze Serpent in the book of Exodus.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross and the lifting up of the Bronze Serpent in the book of Exodus.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Parable of the Wedding Feast reminding us that we come to the Church for the healing of our souls.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Parable of the Wedding Feast reminding us that we come to the Church for the healing of our souls.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to grow in patience as we humbly wait for the harvest our spiritual labor in Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to grow in patience as we humbly wait for the harvest our spiritual labor in Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages us to resist the fear of revealing our weaknesses in order to find healing in Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages us to resist the fear of revealing our weaknesses in order to find healing in Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the power of forgiveness and the consequences of refusing to forgive.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the power of forgiveness and the consequences of refusing to forgive.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to bear with humility all that comes our way, following the example of the Holy Unmercenaries.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to bear with humility all that comes our way, following the example of the Holy Unmercenaries.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addressed the first inaugural Youth Night at St. Savas Serbian Orthodox Church in Toronto, Canada, on the topic of “Connecting To Our Roots.”

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addressed the first inaugural Youth Night at St. Savas Serbian Orthodox Church in Toronto, Canada, on the topic of “Connecting To Our Roots.”

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the connection between anxiety and striving after the things of this world, rather than the Kingdom of Heaven.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the connection between anxiety and striving after the things of this world, rather than the Kingdom of Heaven.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains why the Saints are indeed models of the Orthodox Christian faith that we should follow.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains why the Saints are indeed models of the Orthodox Christian faith that we should follow.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos defines the difference between heresy and schism, and why unity matters to us today.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos defines the difference between heresy and schism, and why unity matters to us today.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives the homily on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman about the need to speak truthfully to one another.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives the homily on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman about the need to speak truthfully to one another.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the Gospel reading on the Paralytic Man.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the Gospel reading on the Paralytic Man.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains two traditions of Orthodox Christians during Pascha: Marking our homes with the Sign of the Cross, and the greeting Christos Anesti!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains two traditions of Orthodox Christians during Pascha: Marking our homes with the Sign of the Cross, and the greeting Christos Anesti!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos helps us understand St. John of Ladder's call to ascend in the spiritual life.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos helps us understand St. John of Ladder's call to ascend in the spiritual life.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reminds us of Jesus' call to take up our cross and follow Him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reminds us of Jesus' call to take up our cross and follow Him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages us to engage in the Great Fast for the sake of our own souls.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages us to engage in the Great Fast for the sake of our own souls.

In this second session Fr. Ted discusses how the Holy Sacraments of the Church prepare us for our own deaths and allow us to truly see life through the passion.

In this second session Fr. Ted discusses how the Holy Sacraments of the Church prepare us for our own deaths and allow us to truly see life through the passion.

Fr. Ted leads a Lenten Retreat at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean, NJ. In this first session Fr. Ted delivers a talk on how Orthodox Christians are called to use the contemplation of their own death, using the Lenten season, to prepare for their birth into eternity.

Fr. Ted leads a Lenten Retreat at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean, NJ. In this first session Fr. Ted delivers a talk on how Orthodox Christians are called to use the contemplation of their own death, using the Lenten season, to prepare for their birth into eternity.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks of the basic criteria by which all people will be judged.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks of the basic criteria by which all people will be judged.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to prepare our lives for the journey of Great Lent.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to prepare our lives for the journey of Great Lent.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the Triodion season and the significance of the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee for us all.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the Triodion season and the significance of the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee for us all.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the similarities and differences between the Great and Small Blessings of the Water, and their connection to Epiphany.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the similarities and differences between the Great and Small Blessings of the Water, and their connection to Epiphany.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the meaning of Theophany and the purpose of the Blessing of the Waters.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the meaning of Theophany and the purpose of the Blessing of the Waters.

Fr. Ted concludes his series on the House of God by reminding us of our need to be thankful to God for all of the undeserved gifts that He has given to us.

Fr. Ted concludes his series on the House of God by reminding us of our need to be thankful to God for all of the undeserved gifts that He has given to us.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to step out of the darkness and into the light of God in the Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God, God with us!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses two differences within celebration of an Orthodox Christmas (ancient vs. modern) in regards to the Nativity Fast and the celebration of St. Nicholas and St. Basil.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the way in which God chooses to work with us (synergy) in our lives.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of Godparents in the life of the Orthodox Christian.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of almsgiving during the Nativity Fast.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan through the lens of church leadership and hypocrisy.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos challenges us to consider our own preconceptions about God and how we live in relation to our belief in God.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the Gospel reading on the demonized man of Gadarene, calling us to live our lives in the Church rather than in the World.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the healing touch of Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to humble ourselves and have faith in others.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' call for us to take up our cross and follow him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gave the homily on the Gospel reading from John 3:13-17.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the significance of the spiritual calendar and the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the miracle of Jesus walking on the water, drawing Peter into this miracle in synergy with him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on Jesus feeding five thousand people with five loaves and two fish.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos compares the Orthodox Christian synodal system and the Latin Papal system.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the difference between the Samaritans and the Jews which inform Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman, St. Photini.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the healing of the paralytic.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the significance of St. Thomas' difficulty believing in the resurrection of Jesus for us today.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the irony in the Palm Sunday story.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the internal battle with the passions through the example of St. Mary of Egypt.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to take up our cross and actively follow Christ through the second half of Great Lent.

While the sins of Judas and Peter were the same, Judas chose to wallow in that sin and eventually kill himself.

While the sins of Judas and Peter were the same, Judas chose to wallow in that sin and eventually kill himself.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to enter the Great Fast with hope on the Sunday of Forgiveness.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to prepare ourselves to stand before the Uncreated Light of God, either in joy or sorrow.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos discusses the topic of forgiveness.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos introduces us to the beginning of the triodion, the three-week season of preparation for the fasting of Great Lent.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the Gospel reading from the Sunday of the Canaanite woman, and her perseverance to overcome the barriers she faced to reaching Jesus.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' Parable of the Talents.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the life and ministry of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the problem of entitlement through the Gospel reading on the Healing of the Ten Lepers.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the two Great Blessing of the Waters during the Feast of Epiphany or Theophany.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos helps us to discover the true meaning of Christmas through the life of the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages all of us to participate as fully as we can in the Nativity Fast as we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ, saving our feasting for after our fasting.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the importance of God Parents in a child's life in the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on our materialistic culture and our call as Orthodox Christians to live within our means so that we can share with others and help those in need.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the need to invite Christ and His Church into the dying process.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the Synodal System within the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos challenges the selfish love of "an eye for an eye" with the selfless love of Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reminds us that the Church is a place for building our faith in Christ!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the most important call for us in this life.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross and the lifting up of the Bronze Serpent in the book of Exodus.

In this his 400th episode of iSermon, Fr. Ted is invited to give the sermon at the Great Vespers of the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Holy Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toronto, Canada.

In this his 400th episode of iSermon, Fr. Ted is invited to give the sermon at the Great Vespers of the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Holy Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toronto, Canada.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Parable of the Wedding Feast reminding us that we come to the Church for the healing of our souls.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to grow in patience as we humbly wait for the harvest our spiritual labor in Christ.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages us to resist the fear of revealing our weaknesses in order to find healing in Christ.

In this his 400th episode of iSermon, Fr. Ted is invited to give the sermon at the Great Vespers of the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Holy Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toronto, Canada.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the power of forgiveness and the consequences of refusing to forgive.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to bear with humility all that comes our way, following the example of the Holy Unmercenaries.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addressed the first inaugural Youth Night at St. Savas Serbian Orthodox Church in Toronto, Canada, on the topic of “Connecting To Our Roots.”

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the connection between anxiety and striving after the things of this world, rather than the Kingdom of Heaven.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains why the Saints are indeed models of the Orthodox Christian faith that we should follow.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos defines the difference between heresy and schism, and why unity matters to us today.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives the homily on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman about the need to speak truthfully to one another.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the Gospel reading on the Paralytic Man.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains two traditions of Orthodox Christians during Pascha: Marking our homes with the Sign of the Cross, and the greeting Christos Anesti!

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos helps us understand St. John of Ladder's call to ascend in the spiritual life.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reminds us of Jesus' call to take up our cross and follow Him.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages us to engage in the Great Fast for the sake of our own souls.

In this second session Fr. Ted discusses how the Holy Sacraments of the Church prepare us for our own deaths and allow us to truly see life through the passion.

Fr. Ted leads a Lenten Retreat at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean, NJ. In this first session Fr. Ted delivers a talk on how Orthodox Christians are called to use the contemplation of their own death, using the Lenten season, to prepare for their birth into eternity.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks of the basic criteria by which all people will be judged.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to prepare our lives for the journey of Great Lent.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the Triodion season and the significance of the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee for us all.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the similarities and differences between the Great and Small Blessings of the Water, and their connection to Epiphany.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the meaning of Theophany and the purpose of the Blessing of the Waters.

Fr. Ted differentiates the deacon's vestments from those of the reader and the priest, and then explains why vestments are worn.

Fr. Ted differentiates the deacon's vestments from those of the reader and the priest, and then explains why vestments are worn.

Fr. Ted addresses the uncomfortable topic of how we remove ourselves from the House of God.

Fr. Ted addresses the uncomfortable topic of how we remove ourselves from the House of God.

Fr. Ted addresses the importance of the tools for life that we receive in the House of God.

Fr. Ted addresses the importance of the tools for life that we receive in the House of God.

Fr. Ted reminds us of the important role of parents and godparents as the "Good Teachers" of the faith in the lives of our children.

Fr. Ted reminds us of the important role of parents and godparents as the "Good Teachers" of the faith in the lives of our children.

Fr. Ted calls us to bring our life of faith from the House of God into our homes and our personal lives.

Fr. Ted calls us to bring our life of faith from the House of God into our homes and our personal lives.

Fr. Ted explains the meaning and significance of the Greek Oxi Day.

Fr. Ted explains the meaning and significance of the Greek Oxi Day.

Fr. Ted speaks to the need for children to be raised in the House of God, and addresses the challenges that parents of young children face when they come to Church.

Fr. Ted speaks to the need for children to be raised in the House of God, and addresses the challenges that parents of young children face when they come to Church.

Fr. Ted speaks about the importance in our participation in Holy Communion when coming to the House of God.

Fr. Ted speaks about the importance in our participation in Holy Communion when coming to the House of God.

Fr. Ted gave a presentation at the Romanian Orthodox Youth Assoc. (ROYA) North American Conference held in Beaverton, Ontario, Canada from October 5-7, 2017. In his talk, Fr. Ted explores the current political landscape and how it affects Orthodox youth who attend secular schools where Christianity is subtly oppressed by often ultra-liberal agendas.

Fr. Ted gave a presentation at the Romanian Orthodox Youth Assoc. (ROYA) North American Conference held in Beaverton, Ontario, Canada from October 5-7, 2017. In his talk, Fr. Ted explores the current political landscape and how it affects Orthodox youth who attend secular schools where Christianity is subtly oppressed by often ultra-liberal agendas.

Fr. Ted talks about the role of thanksgiving in the House of God.

Fr. Ted talks about the role of thanksgiving in the House of God.

Fr. Ted concludes his series on the House of God by reminding us of our need to be thankful to God for all of the undeserved gifts that He has given to us.

Fr. Ted discusses the importance of what we wear when we go to the House of God.

Fr. Ted discusses the importance of what we wear when we go to the House of God.

Fr. Ted addresses the uncomfortable topic of how we remove ourselves from the House of God.

Fr. Ted addresses the importance of the tools for life that we receive in the House of God.

Fr. Ted reminds us of the important role of parents and godparents as the "Good Teachers" of the faith in the lives of our children.

Fr. Ted calls us to bring our life of faith from the House of God into our homes and our personal lives.

Fr. Ted explains the meaning and significance of the Greek Oxi Day.

Fr. Ted speaks to the need for children to be raised in the House of God, and addresses the challenges that parents of young children face when they come to Church.

Fr. Ted speaks about the importance in our participation in Holy Communion when coming to the House of God.

Fr. Ted gave a presentation at the Romanian Orthodox Youth Assoc. (ROYA) North American Conference held in Beaverton, Ontario, Canada from October 5-7, 2017. In his talk, Fr. Ted explores the current political landscape and how it affects Orthodox youth who attend secular schools where Christianity is subtly oppressed by often ultra-liberal agendas.

Fr. Ted talks about the role of thanksgiving in the House of God.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the offering that we make as we come into the House of God.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the offering that we make as we come into the House of God.

Fr. Ted continues his new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by reflecting on the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. Ted continues his new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by reflecting on the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. Ted begins a new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by explaining the meaning of the Greek word ecclesia.

Fr. Ted begins a new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by explaining the meaning of the Greek word ecclesia.

Fr. Ted discusses the importance of what we wear when we go to the House of God.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the offering that we make as we come into the House of God.

Fr. Ted continues his new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by reflecting on the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. Ted begins a new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by explaining the meaning of the Greek word ecclesia.

Fr. Ted shares the story of St. Fanourios and reflects upon the Gospel reading about Jesus' interaction with the Rich Young Ruler.

Fr. Ted shares the story of St. Fanourios and reflects upon the Gospel reading about Jesus' interaction with the Rich Young Ruler.

Fr. Ted considers the icon of the Dormition of the Theotokos and how it teaches us about the cycle of the liturgical life of the Church and our lives as well.

Fr. Ted considers the icon of the Dormition of the Theotokos and how it teaches us about the cycle of the liturgical life of the Church and our lives as well.

Fr. Ted describes the way that the glory of the Transfiguration of Christ is connected to his suffering on the cross. Reminding us that our growth in Christ-likeness is directly tied to our own ascetic practice.

Fr. Ted describes the way that the glory of the Transfiguration of Christ is connected to his suffering on the cross. Reminding us that our growth in Christ-likeness is directly tied to our own ascetic practice.

Fr. Ted shares the story of St. Fanourios and reflects upon the Gospel reading about Jesus' interaction with the Rich Young Ruler.

Fr. Ted considers the icon of the Dormition of the Theotokos and how it teaches us about the cycle of the liturgical life of the Church and our lives as well.

Fr. Ted concludes his series on Orthodox life.

Fr. Ted concludes his series on Orthodox life.

Fr. Ted examines all of the actions that we do as a Church when someone leaves this world.

Fr. Ted examines all of the actions that we do as a Church when someone leaves this world.

Fr. Ted explains that the purpose of marriage is union with God.

Fr. Ted explains that the purpose of marriage is union with God.

Fr. Ted addresses the sacrament of confession and its healing and communal properties.

Fr. Ted addresses the sacrament of confession and its healing and communal properties.

Fr. Ted discusses what it means to partake of the body of Christ.

Fr. Ted discusses what it means to partake of the body of Christ.

Fr. Ted explains what baptism is, its purpose, and what it means for us as Orthodox Christians.

Fr. Ted explains what baptism is, its purpose, and what it means for us as Orthodox Christians.

In this first episode of his new series, Fr. Ted looks at all of the prayers associated with the very beginning of life.

In this first episode of his new series, Fr. Ted looks at all of the prayers associated with the very beginning of life.

The calling of the Christian is to look to others before himself.

The calling of the Christian is to look to others before himself.

Fr. Ted speaks about the importance of our children receiving a positive "living" example of how to live their faith.

Fr. Ted speaks about the importance of our children receiving a positive "living" example of how to live their faith.

Fr. Ted shares his thoughts on the importance of summer camp for children and young adults, as well as his reflections on the Gospel reading about the healing of the demon-possessed men from the land of the Gergesenes.

Fr. Ted shares his thoughts on the importance of summer camp for children and young adults, as well as his reflections on the Gospel reading about the healing of the demon-possessed men from the land of the Gergesenes.

Fr. Ted calls us to an active life of prayer rather than only reaching out to God when we need something from Him.

Fr. Ted calls us to an active life of prayer rather than only reaching out to God when we need something from Him.

Fr. Ted describes the way that the glory of the Transfiguration of Christ is connected to his suffering on the cross. Reminding us that our growth in Christ-likeness is directly tied to our own ascetic practice.

The calling of the Christian is to look to others before himself.

Fr. Ted speaks about the importance of our children receiving a positive "living" example of how to live their faith.

Fr. Ted shares his thoughts on the importance of summer camp for children and young adults, as well as his reflections on the Gospel reading about the healing of the demon-possessed men from the land of the Gergesenes.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the call to "seek first the Kingdom of God," particularly as we raise our children.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the call to "seek first the Kingdom of God," particularly as we raise our children.

Fr. Ted explains the way in which decisions, like recognizing saints, are made in the Orthodox Church through a synodal system.

Fr. Ted explains the way in which decisions, like recognizing saints, are made in the Orthodox Church through a synodal system.

Fr. Ted invites to cultivate the full life that is ours in Christ through Baptism and Chrismation - enlightened and guided by the Holy Spirit into all truth.

Fr. Ted invites to cultivate the full life that is ours in Christ through Baptism and Chrismation - enlightened and guided by the Holy Spirit into all truth.

Fr. Ted calls us to an active life of prayer rather than only reaching out to God when we need something from Him.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the call to "seek first the Kingdom of God," particularly as we raise our children.

Fr. Ted explains the way in which decisions, like recognizing saints, are made in the Orthodox Church through a synodal system.

Fr. Ted invites to cultivate the full life that is ours in Christ through Baptism and Chrismation - enlightened and guided by the Holy Spirit into all truth.

Fr. Ted explains the importance of the Ecumenical Councils and how they make a difference in our lives today.

Fr. Ted explains the importance of the Ecumenical Councils and how they make a difference in our lives today.

Fr. Ted encourages us to consider the story of the paralytic who had no one to help. How are we living our Orthodox faith in a way that personally serves those in need?

Fr. Ted encourages us to consider the story of the paralytic who had no one to help. How are we living our Orthodox faith in a way that personally serves those in need?

Fr. Ted calls us to daily live our faith in the resurrected Christ without fear!

Fr. Ted calls us to daily live our faith in the resurrected Christ without fear!

Fr. Ted calls us to put to use one of the most powerful tools that we have in fighting the passions—fasting!

Fr. Ted calls us to put to use one of the most powerful tools that we have in fighting the passions—fasting!

Fr. Ted addresses the staff at the headquarters of World Vision Canada on the Orthodox view of charity as it relates to Great Lent.

Fr. Ted addresses the staff at the headquarters of World Vision Canada on the Orthodox view of charity as it relates to Great Lent.

Fr. Ted continues his reflections upon a Lenten hymn and how it applies to the call to show mercy to others during our journey through Great Lent.

Fr. Ted continues his reflections upon a Lenten hymn and how it applies to the call to show mercy to others during our journey through Great Lent.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the power of prayer to protect our heart or nous at the center of our being from the passions and influences of the world.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the power of prayer to protect our heart or nous at the center of our being from the passions and influences of the world.

Fr. Ted speaks to us of the wall of faith that cannot be destroyed.

Fr. Ted speaks to us of the wall of faith that cannot be destroyed.

Fr. Ted calls us to take up our Cross during Lent by intensifying our efforts to grow more deeply in the image of Christ.

Fr. Ted calls us to take up our Cross during Lent by intensifying our efforts to grow more deeply in the image of Christ.

Fr. Ted calls us to do battle with the Enemy in the arena within during Great Lent.

Fr. Ted calls us to do battle with the Enemy in the arena within during Great Lent.

Fr. Ted explains the importance of the Ecumenical Councils and how they make a difference in our lives today.

Fr. Ted encourages us to consider the story of the paralytic who had no one to help. How are we living our Orthodox faith in a way that personally serves those in need?

Fr. Ted calls us to daily live our faith in the resurrected Christ without fear!

Fr. Ted calls us to put to use one of the most powerful tools that we have in fighting the passions—fasting!

Fr. Ted addresses the staff at the headquarters of World Vision Canada on the Orthodox view of charity as it relates to Great Lent.

Fr. Ted continues his reflections upon a Lenten hymn and how it applies to the call to show mercy to others during our journey through Great Lent.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the power of prayer to protect our heart or nous at the center of our being from the passions and influences of the world.

Fr. Ted speaks to us of the wall of faith that cannot be destroyed.

Fr. Ted calls us to take up our Cross during Lent by intensifying our efforts to grow more deeply in the image of Christ.

Fr. Ted calls us to do battle with the Enemy in the arena within during Great Lent.

Fr. Ted challenges us to take seriously the coming Judgment by Christ which will reveal what we have chosen in this life.

Fr. Ted challenges us to take seriously the coming Judgment by Christ which will reveal what we have chosen in this life.

Fr. Ted calls us to become like the Father who was ready and willing to welcome those who return to the life of the Church, rather than the big brother who was judgmental towards his returning brother.

Fr. Ted calls us to become like the Father who was ready and willing to welcome those who return to the life of the Church, rather than the big brother who was judgmental towards his returning brother.

Fr. Ted asks, "What happens when are neither the Publican or the Pharisee?" The Triodion calls us back to the roots of our faith to engage fully in the life of Christ's Church.

Fr. Ted asks, "What happens when are neither the Publican or the Pharisee?" The Triodion calls us back to the roots of our faith to engage fully in the life of Christ's Church.

Fr. Ted challenges us to take seriously the coming Judgment by Christ which will reveal what we have chosen in this life.

Fr. Ted calls us to become like the Father who was ready and willing to welcome those who return to the life of the Church, rather than the big brother who was judgmental towards his returning brother.

Fr. Ted challenges two lies that we are taught growing up about being a Christian, and offers us a different way of living our faith in Jesus.

Fr. Ted challenges two lies that we are taught growing up about being a Christian, and offers us a different way of living our faith in Jesus.

Fr. Ted calls us to a childlike gratefulness for the many gifts that we have been given by God.

Fr. Ted calls us to a childlike gratefulness for the many gifts that we have been given by God.

Fr. Ted calls us to the right usage of Holy Water rather than an idol that replaces a life lived in Christ.

Fr. Ted calls us to the right usage of Holy Water rather than an idol that replaces a life lived in Christ.

Fr. Ted asks, "What happens when are neither the Publican or the Pharisee?" The Triodion calls us back to the roots of our faith to engage fully in the life of Christ's Church.

Fr. Ted challenges two lies that we are taught growing up about being a Christian, and offers us a different way of living our faith in Jesus.

Fr. Ted calls us to a childlike gratefulness for the many gifts that we have been given by God.

Fr. Ted calls us to the right usage of Holy Water rather than an idol that replaces a life lived in Christ.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the recent bombing in a Coptic Orthodox Church in Cairo, Egyptd during the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the recent bombing in a Coptic Orthodox Church in Cairo, Egyptd during the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the recent bombing in a Coptic Orthodox Church in Cairo, Egyptd during the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. Ted encourages us to consider the difference between secular-giving to the poor and Christian-giving to the poor, and how we can give the best of ourselves to our brothers and sisters as we follow Jesus Christ.

Fr. Ted encourages us to consider the difference between secular-giving to the poor and Christian-giving to the poor, and how we can give the best of ourselves to our brothers and sisters as we follow Jesus Christ.

Fr. Ted calls us to a life genuine love for God and compassion towards those in need.

Fr. Ted calls us to a life genuine love for God and compassion towards those in need.

Fr. Ted reflects upon a conversation that he had regarding the resurrection of the body, and whether we actually believe the faith that has been handed down to us.

Fr. Ted reflects upon a conversation that he had regarding the resurrection of the body, and whether we actually believe the faith that has been handed down to us.

Fr. Ted calls us to receive from God all things that He knows we need for our salvation, not only what we ask for ourselves.

Fr. Ted calls us to receive from God all things that He knows we need for our salvation, not only what we ask for ourselves.

Fr. Ted discusses the challenges of cultivating the soil of our lives in order to nurture our own faith as well as the faith of our children and grandchildren.

Fr. Ted discusses the challenges of cultivating the soil of our lives in order to nurture our own faith as well as the faith of our children and grandchildren.

Fr. Ted encourages us to consider the difference between secular-giving to the poor and Christian-giving to the poor, and how we can give the best of ourselves to our brothers and sisters as we follow Jesus Christ.

Fr. Ted calls us to a life genuine love for God and compassion towards those in need.

Fr. Ted reflects upon a conversation that he had regarding the resurrection of the body, and whether we actually believe the faith that has been handed down to us.

Fr. Ted calls us to receive from God all things that He knows we need for our salvation, not only what we ask for ourselves.

Fr. Ted discusses the challenges of cultivating the soil of our lives in order to nurture our own faith as well as the faith of our children and grandchildren.

Fr. Ted encourages us to live a life of thanksgiving to Christ!

Fr. Ted encourages us to live a life of thanksgiving to Christ!

Fr. Ted challenges us to embrace the teaching of Jesus that leads us into a different way of living and being.

Fr. Ted challenges us to embrace the teaching of Jesus that leads us into a different way of living and being.

Fr. Ted encourages us to live a life of thanksgiving to Christ!

Fr. Ted challenges us to embrace the teaching of Jesus that leads us into a different way of living and being.

Fr. Ted calls us to the difficult task of taking up our cross and following Jesus daily.

Fr. Ted calls us to the difficult task of taking up our cross and following Jesus daily.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the importance of the cross of Christ, and why we cherish is this powerful symbol in our lives.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the importance of the cross of Christ, and why we cherish is this powerful symbol in our lives.

Fr. Ted calls us to the difficult task of taking up our cross and following Jesus daily.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the importance of the cross of Christ, and why we cherish is this powerful symbol in our lives.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the way that our children are "schooled" in the ways of God through our lives as parents and grandparents.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the way that our children are "schooled" in the ways of God through our lives as parents and grandparents.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the way that our children are "schooled" in the ways of God through our lives as parents and grandparents.

Fr. Ted explains why it is important to mark the liturgical time of the Church year, especially the first day on September 1.

Fr. Ted explains why it is important to mark the liturgical time of the Church year, especially the first day on September 1.

Fr. Ted explains why it is important to mark the liturgical time of the Church year, especially the first day on September 1.

Fr. Ted address three issues that he has encountered in his local parish which speak to the heart of our identity as Orthodox Christians.

Fr. Ted address three issues that he has encountered in his local parish which speak to the heart of our identity as Orthodox Christians.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the story of Peter walking on the water to Jesus.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the story of Peter walking on the water to Jesus.

Fr. Ted shares his reflections on the Transfiguration (Metamorphosis) of Jesus.

Fr. Ted shares his reflections on the Transfiguration (Metamorphosis) of Jesus.

Fr. Ted calls us into the daily work of cleansing our lives so that the Holy Spirit might come and live within us.

Fr. Ted calls us into the daily work of cleansing our lives so that the Holy Spirit might come and live within us.

Fr. Ted calls all Orthodox Christians to prayer and humility as the Holy and Great Council begins.

Fr. Ted calls all Orthodox Christians to prayer and humility as the Holy and Great Council begins.

Fr. Ted invites us to consider our suffering as an opportunity to enter into a deeper communion with God.

Fr. Ted invites us to consider our suffering as an opportunity to enter into a deeper communion with God.

This is a recording of a presentation Fr. Ted gave at the annual clergy retreat.

This is a recording of a presentation Fr. Ted gave at the annual clergy retreat.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the story of Peter walking on the water to Jesus.

Fr. Ted shares his reflections on the Transfiguration (Metamorphosis) of Jesus.

Fr. Ted address three issues that he has encountered in his local parish which speak to the heart of our identity as Orthodox Christians.

Fr. Ted calls us into the daily work of cleansing our lives so that the Holy Spirit might come and live within us.

Fr. Ted calls all Orthodox Christians to prayer and humility as the Holy and Great Council begins.

Fr. Ted invites us to consider our suffering as an opportunity to enter into a deeper communion with God.

This is a recording of a presentation Fr. Ted gave at the annual clergy retreat.

Fr. Ted encourages us to allow the story of the healing of the paralytic to move us closer into relationship with God and one another as we live in the light of the resurrection of Christ!

Fr. Ted encourages us to allow the story of the healing of the paralytic to move us closer into relationship with God and one another as we live in the light of the resurrection of Christ!

Fr. Ted encourages us to allow the story of the healing of the paralytic to move us closer into relationship with God and one another as we live in the light of the resurrection of Christ!

Fr. Ted encourages us to not let fear keep us from living out our Orthodox faith.

Fr. Ted encourages us to not let fear keep us from living out our Orthodox faith.

Fr. Ted calls us to carry the meaning of Pascha into our everyday lives.

Fr. Ted calls us to carry the meaning of Pascha into our everyday lives.

Fr. Ted encourages us to live our faith during Holy Week and throughout the year to come!

Fr. Ted encourages us to live our faith during Holy Week and throughout the year to come!

Fr. Ted invites us to silence the many thoughts which fill minds, so that we can put our minds in a place where God can speak to us.

Fr. Ted invites us to silence the many thoughts which fill minds, so that we can put our minds in a place where God can speak to us.

Fr. Ted encourages us to not let fear keep us from living out our Orthodox faith.

Fr. Ted calls us to carry the meaning of Pascha into our everyday lives.

Fr. Ted encourages us to live our faith during Holy Week and throughout the year to come!

Fr. Ted invites us to silence the many thoughts which fill minds, so that we can put our minds in a place where God can speak to us.

Fr. Theodore helps us understand the significance of the Sunday of St Gregory Palamas.

Fr. Theodore helps us understand the significance of the Sunday of St Gregory Palamas.

Fr. Ted encourages everyone to have icons in their homes as a way to teach our children about the faith.

Fr. Ted encourages everyone to have icons in their homes as a way to teach our children about the faith.

Fr. Theodore helps us understand the significance of the Sunday of St Gregory Palamas.

Fr. Ted encourages everyone to have icons in their homes as a way to teach our children about the faith.

Experiencing forgiveness is the only way for us to come into the same space at the same time with God and one another.

Experiencing forgiveness is the only way for us to come into the same space at the same time with God and one another.

Fr. Ted calls us to keep the coming judgment before our eyes as we enter Great Lent.

Fr. Ted calls us to keep the coming judgment before our eyes as we enter Great Lent.

Experiencing forgiveness is the only way for us to come into the same space at the same time with God and one another.

Fr. Ted calls us to keep the coming judgment before our eyes as we enter Great Lent.

The parable of the Prodigal Son calls us to return to the Church and live our lives in the imitation of Christ.

The parable of the Prodigal Son calls us to return to the Church and live our lives in the imitation of Christ.

The parable of the Prodigal Son calls us to return to the Church and live our lives in the imitation of Christ.

Fr. Ted calls us to know the truth about ourselves through the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee.

Fr. Ted calls us to know the truth about ourselves through the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee.

Fr. Ted calls us to know the truth about ourselves through the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the real meaning of love as demonstrated in the life of Jesus.

Fr. Ted reflects upon the real meaning of love as demonstrated in the life of Jesus.

Are you tending the garden of your life so that it produces the fruit of the Spirit?

Are you tending the garden of your life so that it produces the fruit of the Spirit?

Fr. Ted reflects upon the real meaning of love as demonstrated in the life of Jesus.

Are you tending the garden of your life so that it produces the fruit of the Spirit?

Encouragement for parents to live their faith at home, and to take the primary responsibility of training their children in the Orthodox faith.

Encouragement for parents to live their faith at home, and to take the primary responsibility of training their children in the Orthodox faith.

Fr. Ted reflects on the life St. Anthony the Great, the father of monasticism.

Fr. Ted reflects on the life St. Anthony the Great, the father of monasticism.

Fr. Ted introduces St. Gregory of Nyssa and his theology.

Fr. Ted introduces St. Gregory of Nyssa and his theology.

Fr. Ted explains why we bless the waters on Theophany.

Fr. Ted explains why we bless the waters on Theophany.

The whole reason Christ comes into the world is to die.

The whole reason Christ comes into the world is to die.

Fr. Ted takes a closer look at three of the individuals listed in the genealogy of Christ.

Fr. Ted takes a closer look at three of the individuals listed in the genealogy of Christ.

An estrangement occurs the longer we stay away from our spiritual family.

An estrangement occurs the longer we stay away from our spiritual family.

Fr. Ted discusses St. Nicholas.

Fr. Ted discusses St. Nicholas.

Encouragement for parents to live their faith at home, and to take the primary responsibility of training their children in the Orthodox faith.

Fr. Ted reflects on the life St. Anthony the Great, the father of monasticism.

Fr. Ted introduces St. Gregory of Nyssa and his theology.

Fr. Ted explains why we bless the waters on Theophany.

The whole reason Christ comes into the world is to die.

Fr. Ted takes a closer look at three of the individuals listed in the genealogy of Christ.

An estrangement occurs the longer we stay away from our spiritual family.

Fr. Ted discusses St. Nicholas.

In the act of giving we free ourselves from our material possessions.

In the act of giving we free ourselves from our material possessions.

In the act of giving we free ourselves from our material possessions.

We need to give more than what we don't need.

We need to give more than what we don't need.

We need to give more than what we don't need.

This is the 300th episode of iSermon, recorded at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, Canada, and featuring guest Fr. Theologos Drakos of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Mississauga, Canada. Fr. Theo is the national camp director of Canada and a long time friend and colleague of Fr. Ted. In this special-edition episode, we both reflect on the last 300 episodes and how they have shaped our experience of ministry, preaching, social media, and technology.

This is the 300th episode of iSermon, recorded at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, Canada, and featuring guest Fr. Theologos Drakos of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Mississauga, Canada. Fr. Theo is the national camp director of Canada and a long time friend and colleague of Fr. Ted. In this special-edition episode, we both reflect on the last 300 episodes and how they have shaped our experience of ministry, preaching, social media, and technology.

This is the 300th episode of iSermon, recorded at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, Canada, and featuring guest Fr. Theologos Drakos of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Mississauga, Canada. Fr. Theo is the national camp director of Canada and a long time friend and colleague of Fr. Ted. In this special-edition episode, we both reflect on the last 300 episodes and how they have shaped our experience of ministry, preaching, social media, and technology.

Fr. Ted concludes his series on Orthodox life.

Fr. Ted examines all of the actions that we do as a Church when someone leaves this world.

Fr. Ted explains that the purpose of marriage is union with God.

When we change teachings of the Faith, we are no longer preaching Truth.

When we change teachings of the Faith, we are no longer preaching Truth.

Fr. Ted tells the story of Fanourios, the patron saint of lost things.

Fr. Ted tells the story of Fanourios, the patron saint of lost things.

We have not learned how to do the most fundamental thing that Christ teaches us, which is to forgive.

We have not learned how to do the most fundamental thing that Christ teaches us, which is to forgive.

Faith without practice is not really faith.

Faith without practice is not really faith.

There are two types of oppression: that which is open and blatant, and that which is subtle and difficult to combat.

There are two types of oppression: that which is open and blatant, and that which is subtle and difficult to combat.

A homily by guest speaker Fr. Tim Prattas from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in East Vancouver.

A homily by guest speaker Fr. Tim Prattas from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in East Vancouver.

We must choose Christ over the secular world.

We must choose Christ over the secular world.

We will be judged on what we know and how we live our lives according to that knowledge.

We will be judged on what we know and how we live our lives according to that knowledge.

Sometimes even our families can become idols—especially when we place worldly cares ahead of Christ.

Sometimes even our families can become idols—especially when we place worldly cares ahead of Christ.

In contrast to both Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, the Orthodox Church has always worked within council.

In contrast to both Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, the Orthodox Church has always worked within council.

The Resurrection is the lens through which we should read the Bible.

The Resurrection is the lens through which we should read the Bible.

The more secular society gets, the more we begin to forget those things that used to come naturally to us.

The more secular society gets, the more we begin to forget those things that used to come naturally to us.

Fr. Ted shares his Paschal homily.

Fr. Ted shares his Paschal homily.

Too often we seek to bend the Church to our own will instead of bending our will to meet that of God.

Too often we seek to bend the Church to our own will instead of bending our will to meet that of God.

Fr. Ted speaks at an adult lenten retreat at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Toronto, Ontario.

Fr. Ted speaks at an adult lenten retreat at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Toronto, Ontario.

We fast to free ourselves from the slavery of the passions.

We fast to free ourselves from the slavery of the passions.

The way we approach suffering as Christians can become a witness to how one should suffer properly.

The way we approach suffering as Christians can become a witness to how one should suffer properly.

If we try to take the Lenten journey alone, we will fail because none of us are strong enough to defeat the army which is against us.

If we try to take the Lenten journey alone, we will fail because none of us are strong enough to defeat the army which is against us.

There are two paths—a path of life and a path of death—and we need to make sure that we are on the right one when it is time to meet our Lord.

There are two paths—a path of life and a path of death—and we need to make sure that we are on the right one when it is time to meet our Lord.

Fr. Ted encourages us to fully experience the lenten struggle and all that it entails.

Fr. Ted encourages us to fully experience the lenten struggle and all that it entails.

There is a parallel between what happens to Zacchaeus to what happens to us every Sunday.

There is a parallel between what happens to Zacchaeus to what happens to us every Sunday.

There is a great difference between the word "Christian" and the actual reality of living like a Christian.

There is a great difference between the word "Christian" and the actual reality of living like a Christian.

Fr. Ted explains why we bless the waters during Theophany.

Fr. Ted explains why we bless the waters during Theophany.

Christmas is important because God became man.

Christmas is important because God became man.

Confession has three parts that are absolutely necessary for the Christian life and for developing a healthy psyche.

Confession has three parts that are absolutely necessary for the Christian life and for developing a healthy psyche.

It is very, very dangerous to commune without the proper preparation.

It is very, very dangerous to commune without the proper preparation.

Fr. Ted reminds us that our first call is to be truly Christian.

Fr. Ted reminds us that our first call is to be truly Christian.

The reason the Nativity fast exists is to remind us of who we are in Christ and what we cannot take with us to the world to come.

The reason the Nativity fast exists is to remind us of who we are in Christ and what we cannot take with us to the world to come.

Everything we do that has spiritual meaning should happen within the Church.

Everything we do that has spiritual meaning should happen within the Church.

When your soul is not filled with the Holy Spirit, there is room for other things to enter.