Becoming a Healing Presence

Dr. Rossi shares the differences between temptation and sin.

Dr. Rossi reflects upon an interaction that he had with his granddaughter and Jesus' call to become like a little child.

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Paul Lazor, the former Dean of Students at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.

Dr. Rossi describes the power of holy places, like Meteora in Greece, to deepen our faith.

Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Paul Meyendorff about the topic of healing and the Sacrament of Unction.

Dr. Rossi share his experience with the Orthodox blessing of a child.

Dr. Rossi interviews Christopher and Jennifer Moore, who spent eight months as missionaries in Mongolia. Christopher is a first year student at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.

Dr. Rossi shares a few reflections on the Eucharist and its meaning in our lives.

Dr. Rossi interviews Simon Menya, a Ugandan student at St. Vladimir's Orthodoxy Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY.

Dr. Rossi encourages us to see and call out the goodness in the lives of our children.

Dr. Rossi addresses some of the difficult issues that youth today face, and how we can be a healing presence in their lives.

Dr. Rossi interviews Dr. Paul Meyendorff, the Father Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology and Director of Continuing Education at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary about the importance of attending and participating in the Divine Liturgy.

What role do bells play in the Orthodox Church? Dr. Rossi tells us and gives a brief history of their use.

Dr. Rossi welcomes guest Dr. Peter Bouteneff, Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary to discuss a retreat he recently led about finding the proper view of self as a person created in the image of God.

Dr. Rossi continues to talk about the Jesus Prayer.

Today we have the special treat of hearing several recordings obtained by Dr. Rossi of people singing the Jesus Prayer.

Dr. Rossi discusses therapy in the Orthodox tradition as well as some advice on choosing a therapist.

Listen to this beautiful interview with Alexis, an Orthodox Christian living with schizophrenia and someone who has a relationship with Christ which is a powerful witness to the love of God.

Dr. Rossi selects some of his favorite sayings from the beloved Desert Father, Abba Poemen.

Dr. Rossi talks with graduate student and old friend Danielle Xanthos about the ministry and martyrdom of Mother Maria of Paris.

Today Dr. Rossi reflects on the town of Nazareth in the New Testament and specifically on the life of Christ in that town.

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. David Mezynski about a course he taught at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary about the Desert Mothers of the Church.

After coming home from a visit with Matushka Juliana Schmemann, Dr. Rossi reflects on aging and the preparation for the next life.

What is our relationship with those who have gone to heaven? Dr. Rossi reflects on this as well as his remembrance of Fr. Thomas Hopko.

Today, Dr. Rossi talks about thankfulness for all things—good or bad. It's an attitude we all need to cultivate.