The Divine Lantern

Part 3 is here! Fr. John Daher continues his conversation with Kh. Rita Mawal, sharing more reflections on the beauty of ministry. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ.  As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submi...

We continue Part 2 with Fr. John Daher in conversation with Kh. Rita Mawal on the beauty of ministry. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ.  As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the podcast,...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kh. Rita Mawal for Part 1 of our discussion on the beauty of ministry. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ.  As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the pod...

In today’s episode, we’re joined once again by Father Theophan Nahas for Part 2 of our discussion on the Holy Trinity, focusing specifically on the Holy Spirit. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ.  As always, if you have any questions about Or...

In today’s episode, Father Theophan Nahas of St George Cathedral in Redfern joins us to discuss the Holy Trinity, offering a deeper understanding of this central mystery of the ancient faith. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ.  As always, if...

Following our short break, we wish you all a blessed Feast of the Ascension and a joyful Holy Pentecost. In today’s episode, we are joined by Father Nabil from St George Cathedral in Redfern, who will be discussing the profound mystery of the Holy Eucharist. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates,...

Christ is Risen, Truly He is Risen! We’re blessed to be joined today by His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios! With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the pod...

Christ is Risen, Truly He is Risen! We’re joined again today by Fr. Jean Mawal, who will continue our discussion on the pain of separation. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like...

Christ is Risen, Truly He is Risen! This marks the final segment of our Salvation and Suffering series. We’re joined today by Fr. Jean Mawal, who will bring the series to a close by reflecting on the pain of separation. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Ligh...

Welcome to our Salvation and Suffering series. Today, we’re joined by a very special guest, Kh. Natalie, who will be continuing our discussion in part two of this deeply personal topic. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. As always, if you hav...

Welcome to our Salvation and Suffering series. Today, we’re joined by a very special guest, Kh. Natalie, who will be speaking about a deeply personal and challenging topic, the difficulties of conceiving children. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of C...

Welcome to our Salvation and Suffering series. We’re pleased to continue our discussion on spiritual pathology, led by our special guest, Sayedna Antonios from Lebanon.  With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. As always, if you have any questions...

Welcome to our Salvation and Suffering series. We’re pleased to announce a new discussion on spiritual pathology, led by our special guest, Sayedna Antonios, on the healing of Christ. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. As always, if you have...

Welcome to our Salvation and Suffering series. We’re pleased to present Part Two of our conversation with Fr. Jean Mawal and special guest Fr. Jeremy Davis as they explore the question: “Is Suffering Saving?” With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ...

Welcome to our Salvation and Suffering series. We’re pleased to present a new conversation with Fr. Jean Mawal and special guest Fr. Jeremy Davis as they explore the question: Is suffering saving? With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. As always,...

Welcome to our Salvation and Suffering series. We’re pleased to present Part 2 of our conversation on the theology of disability, as Father Jean Mawal continues his discussion with special guest, Summer Kinard. St Kassiani Choir’s new Great Lent CD is now available for digital download or from your parish bookshop. Download at: https://music.antiochian.org.au/ With beautiful reflections, chanting,...

Welcome to a new episode in our Salvation and Suffering series. We’re honoured to welcome Summer Kinard as our guest for Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Father Jean Mawal on the Theology of Disability St Kassiani Choir’s new Great Lent CD is now available for digital download or from your parish bookshop. Download at: https://music.antiochian.org.au/ With beautiful reflections, chanting, an...

Welcome back to the podcast. This year, we’re changing things up with a renewed focus on long-form discussions. In this first episode of the season, Father Theophan introduces our latest series on salvation and suffering, exploring how the life of the Church and the witness of the martyrs reveal the meaning of righteous struggle in Christ. St Kassiani Choir’s new Great Lent CD is now available for...

Welcome to the final episode of 2025, as we celebrate five years of 'The Divine Lantern' (TDL). This special anniversary episode opens with a message from Metropolitan Basilios , before taking a journey back to where it all began — our very first episode. We then hear words of encouragement and reflection from past and present guests, and conclude with heartfelt reflections shared by our l...

Welcome to the final episode of The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. For this closing chapter of Season 5, Fr. Jean is joined by Kh. Matilda as they reflect on the radiant life of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr. Together, they trace her journey and the courageous witness of her martyrdom. As the season comes to a close, they also take time to answer one final listener question. With beautiful refle...

Welcome to another episode of The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. Today, Fr. Jean and Fr. Ignatius talk about the life of St. Nektarios of Aegina the Wonderworker, a beloved contemporary saint known for his humility, struggles, and miracles. We finish the episode by answering a question from one of our listeners. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and f...

Welcome to a new instalment of The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. This week, we continue our series on the lives of the saints as George welcomes Deacon Joseph to discuss the life of St. Joseph of Damascus and his ministry. We’ll close today’s episode by answering a question from one of our listeners. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of...

Welcome to the first episode of our new series, The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios joins us to discuss what makes a saint in today’s world. We’ll close today’s episode by answering a question on the faith from one of our listeners. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcas...

Welcome to the concluding episode in our series on the life of the Blessed Theotokos. In today’s reflection, Fr. Jean and Fr. Isaac focus on the Theotokos’ role as an intercessor for all believers. And as always, we’ll close with a reading from the Philokalia, guiding our hearts toward stillness. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Arch...

Welcome to another episode in our series on the life of the Blessed Theotokos. In today’s episode, we reflect on the life of the Mother of God after the Resurrection of Christ. Joining us is Kh. Jamilla Zghaib from Saint Mary’s Dormition, who will help us explore her role in the early Church. And as always, we’ll close with a reading from the Philokalia, guiding our hearts toward stillness.  With...