The Orthodox Vine

Daily Meditation, Scripture readings, Saints of the Day: St. James son of Alphaeus On the Gospel Reading Matthew 9:36-38; 10:1-8 : "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few" With these words, our Lord is referring to the disciples who, although only twelve of them, will go out into the vast world and spread the Gospel. The harvest are all the people in the world who were desperate for th...

This episode offers a meditation on Ephesians 2:19-22; 3:1-7 and the theme of being citizens of the household of God and not of the Devil. Also the life of St, Pelagia along with the other saints of the day.  Household of God "Brethren you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God". Ephesians 2:19-22, 3:1-7 These op...

A meditation on Christ's words, "he who is forgiven little, loves little" which reflect a central truth of Christianity, from the Gospel reading for today. Also the life of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus. 

Sermon on the raising of the son of the widow in Nain. Luke 7:11-16. 

In this episode we reflect on today's epistle reading from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, specifically the words "we have redemption through the blood of Christ," and we look at St. John's Chrysostoms meditation on Christ' sacrifice and our redemption.  You'll also hear about the saint of the day,  Hierotheos, the first bishop of Athens. 

In this daily episode, we begin with a prayer followed by the scripture readings of the day, a meditation on the gospel or epistle readings, the saints we commemorate today and quotes from the writings of the Church Fathers.  There's also a daily memory verse and a daily act of kindness suggestion. 

Welcome to the first episode of The Vine, our new parish podcast, this is Fr. Ninos Oshaana and I'm looking forward to using this new format to keep you informed about our parish as well as offering inspiration and encouragement in your Orthodox faith journey. This podcast will offer a number of different things.  For example, some of you receive our daily prayer and bible readings and medita...

Today's episode is Christ's words about judging others and a meditation by St. Paisios the Athonite on the final judgment.   Lord and Master of my life, deliver me from the spirit of laziness, meddling, ambition and gossip. Give me, Your servant, the spirit of prudence, humility, patience and love. Lord and King, grant that I may see my sins and faults and not judge my brother, for You are bl...

Readings and mediation on being vigilant against the attack of the enemy the Devil and being ready for the unknown hour of our death.