Frederica Here and Now

Frederica reads an email she wrote to an Orthodox priest who has had a couple of encounters with a man who enjoys challenging Christianity.

Frederica shares a reply on the subject of doubt to a visitor to her website.

A parishioner at Frederica's parish who has Aspergers writes a letter to a listener who likewise has the syndrome.

Throughout the Passion, Christ experiences every one of the worst fears that the human race has.

Frederica encourages us to look for opportunities to grow spiritually by just allowing something to happen.

Frederica recounts two different occasions when she found a substantial amount of money on the ground.

Frederica shares some insights from her grandson Isaac, who was born blind but regained his sight after being baptized.

Frederica presents the Nativity Paraklesis, recorded at her parish, Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church in Linthicum, Maryland.

Frederica reads the story "Nails in the Post" by M. F. Cowdery, which can be found in the book The Moral Compass, edited by William J. Bennett.

Frederica discusses her new book in which she uses a visit to a fictional parish, St. Felicity, to provide a basic introduction to the Orthodox Church.

The Double T Diner is the scene of Frederica's conversation with Archbishop Lazar, Abbot of the All Saints of North America Monastery in British Columbia. While waiting for their food to arrive, they have an insightful discussion about parish life.

Frederica reads the narrative of Peter's denial of Christ from St. Romanos the Melodist.

Frederica reflects on fasting and the rigor involved in all ascetic practices.

In addition to treating us to a recording of the Holy Cross choir singing a beautiful rendition of this favorite hymn of Pascha, Frederica digs into the words of the hymn and its significance.

Frederica responds to a question about purgatory and explains why the Orthodox pray for the dead.

Frederica interviews Dn. Barnabas Powell, the former pastor of a Pentecostal church, about his conversion to Orthodoxy.

Today Frederica is at the Hermitage of the Holy Cross in Wayne, WV, with her guest Fr. Seraphim. Who should be a monk and how does the monastic life contribute to the salvation of us all?

College student Emily Moore interviews Frederica about her views on the pro-life movement, current social trends, thoughts on writing as a profession, as well as any recommendations for young single women of faith.

This week as we think about the Transfiguration of our Lord, Frederica has some interesting reflections on a particular icon of the Transfiguration from the apse of St. Catherine's Monastery in Sinai. To view the icon, click HERE for a large image, and HERE for a smaller one.

Frederica delivers a speech at UC-Santa Barbara (sponsored by The Veritas Forum) titled "The Meaning of Sex."

Frederica discusses the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (and How to Reverse It) by Robert D. Lupton, published by HarperOne.

Frederica discusses the term "gender."

Frederica compares seeing a baby via sonogram to angels seeing us from heaven.

Frederica argues that both men and women have a responsibility when it comes to impure thoughts in the male mind.

Frederica discusses a way she found of managing chores when her children were adolescents.