The Forgotten Way

Elder Arsenie Episode 168- Spiritual Warfare part 23 10.11.2026 5:45 ↓

Every misfortune is meaningless and nothing is lost as long as there is sound faith. The head is lifted up again and the soul doesn't give up.

Elder Arsenie Episode 167- Spiritual Warfare part 22 09.11.2026 5:52 ↓

Don't be discouraged! This is the art of struggling, and a great mystery in the spiritual life- to rise not lingering under the weighty and terrible shame of a fall.

Elder Arsenie Episode 166- Spiritual Warfare part 21 08.11.2026 4:57 ↓

Let your heart rejoice; let it remain steadfast even if it is bleeding.

Saturday Afternoon at St. John's Skete- Your Good is Not That Good 07.11.2026 7:39 ↓

Don't listen when your soul hears, "Well done, well done."

Friday Faith Formation 34 - Jesus Christ Son of God part 10 06.11.2026 15:06 ↓

Catechism p. 64 The New Revelation about the Human Person and about God

Elder Arsenie Episode 165- Spiritual Warfare part 20 05.11.2026 7:18 ↓

Show yourself to God; free yourself from the mundane.

Elder Arsenie Episode 164- Spiritual Warfare part 19 04.11.2026 6:52 ↓

There's no path toward or even beginning toward perfection that is called "carelessness."

Elder Arsenie Episode 163- Spiritual Warfare part 18 03.11.2026 6:50 ↓

It's wrong to place your desires before your needs because you might obstruct your path.

Elder Arsenie Episode 162- Spiritual Warfare part 17 02.11.2026 5:52 ↓

Pastoral care greatly resembles the mission of a doctor, whose way of thinking is beyond words. What can a doctor do for you if you do not believe at all?

Elder Arsenie Episode 161- Spiritual Warfare part 16 01.11.2026 4:51 ↓

Do you know what I was saying in my heart during her seizure, "Lord have mercy on me a sinner!"

Saturday Afternoon at St. John's Skete- Faith in the Face of Fever 31.10.2026 6:47 ↓

Our cross is not necessarily salvific...it must be united to the Cross of Christ. 

Friday Faith Formation 33 - Jesus Christ Son of God part 9 31.10.2026 11:22 ↓

Catechism p. 64 Sacrifice of Love

Elder Arsenie Episode 160- Spiritual Warfare part 15 29.10.2026 5:14 ↓

It is important for all of us to be as we ought to, wherever we are; isolated, unknown, in the wilderness, at the altar, in the cell, or in a family.

Elder Arsenie Episode 159 - Spiritual Warfare part 14 28.10.2026 4:29 ↓

No grace comes where there is no humility.

Elder Arsenie Episode 158 - Spiritual Warfare part 13 27.10.2026 4:20 ↓

When we pray fervently, always resolving to do God's will, and moving forward grace does not leave us.

Elder Arsenie Episode 157 - Spiritual Warfare part 12 26.10.2026 4:16 ↓

Grace came when he set himself in motion.

Elder Arsenie Episode 156 - Spiritual Warfare part 11 25.10.2026 4:45 ↓

Where are you going old man? I am going to the desert.

Saturday Afternoon at St. John's Skete- Better Safe Than Sorry 24.10.2026 9:15 ↓

Thoughts, like fire, should be put out early.

Friday Faith Formation 32 - Jesus Christ Son of God part 8 23.10.2026 14:52 ↓

Catechism p. 60-63 Salvation

Elder Arsenie Episode 155 - Spiritual Warfare part 10 22.10.2026 7:08 ↓

In his youth St. Macarius decided not to get married.

Elder Arsenie Episode 154 - Spiritual Warfare part 9 21.10.2026 4:27 ↓

Offer your will up to God and receive strength. 

St. George Men's Group at St. Nicholas Parish- How to Correct Your Wife 21.10.2026 55:13 ↓

"The shepherd must answer for the sheep to the Master of the house. Let the shepherd cast stones of reprimand at those sheep which fall behind..." - St. John Climacus    We have invited our wives to discuss this difficult topic.

Elder Arsenie Episode 153 - Spiritual Warfare part 8 20.10.2026 5:53 ↓

God must find us in motion struggling to draw closer to Him. Episode referenced in today's episode. Saturday Afternoon at St. John's Skete- Lawn Lessons    

Elder Arsenie Episode 152 - Spiritual Warfare part 7 19.10.2026 5:10 ↓

Look, I've given you the spiritual battle plan, but I also have a question for you- what extent did you set grace to work for your salvation.

Elder Arsenie Episode 151 - Spiritual Warfare part 6 18.10.2026 4:01 ↓

Make the best use of your weapons to neutralize and destroy, the enemy's prayer, humility, patience, fasting, and nurturing love for neighbor.