Sunday, March 20, 2016

Chiesa: Joseph Ratzinger Back in the Chair by Sandro Magister

Not the cathedra of bishop of Rome, but that of professor of theology. An unexpected lesson from the pope emeritus on the capital questions of Christian thought today


Chiesa: The Few Big Things That Francis and Kirill Didn’t Say To Each Other In Havana by Sandro Magister

Not only do the Orthodox not recognize the Catholic sacraments as valid, but they call into doubt whether the Church of Rome is a true Church. They accuse it of having corrupted the purity and integrity of the faith, of which they are the sole custodians. The analysis of an expert

Seminar on the Pan-Orthodox Council

Seminar on Pan-Orthodox Council takes place in Moscow

Posted by Orthodoxy and the World on Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Andrew Gould

William Cavanaugh: "Does Religion Promote Violence?"

Behold The Bridegroom Cometh



Audio for GOARCH version.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Remembering Fr. Thomas Hopko

In this touching two-hour remembrance, Kevin Allen welcomes three friends who knew Fr. Thomas Hopko as a friend, a...

Posted by Ancient Faith Radio on Friday, March 18, 2016

The Ascent

The goal is to rise spiritually not simply to avoid sin. #myOCN

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Thursday, March 17, 2016

Julian Calendar Sunday of Orthodoxy

This Sunday we will celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy! Fr. David Smith tells us about the true meaning of Icons and the Sunday of Orthodoxy. #orthodoxy #lenthttp://myocn.net/icons-and-the-sunday-of-orthodoxy/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Friday, March 18, 2016

Saint Symeon the Translator

As we experience the Lenten Season, allow the writings of Saint Symeon the Translator, Archbishop of Thessaloniki, to...

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, March 19, 2016

Fifth Lenten Homily by Fr. Cantalamessa

The Preacher of the Pontifical Household, Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., on Friday preached his fourth Lenten Sermon of 2016 in the presence of Pope Francis and his associates.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, March 18, 2016
Crisis: First Mercy: A Reflection on Adam’s Fall by Pete Jermann

Thursday, March 17, 2016

English Translation of the Benedict XVI Interview

Italian translation was mentioned here; English translation at CWR blog.

He repeats his (and the conventional) understanding of Anselm's theory of atonement here.

Avvenire Interview with Benedict XVI

Avvenire: Cos’è la fede? L’intervista inedita del teologo Servais a Benedetto XVI (via Fr. Z)

Edit. The interview was originally conducted in German.

Interior of the Church of St. Sava in Belgrade

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle

The Order of Saint Andrew of the Apostle Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate was organized on the Sunday of...

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Monday, March 14, 2016

St. Porphyrios

Metropolitan of Atlanta, Alexios, speaks for the great personality of St Porphyrios from Kafsokalyvia

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Kyrie Eleison

Archimandrite Ephrem Lash has reposed in the Lord.

His website.

A Young Person's Guide to Religion






OTRF 2011 4-Fr. Ephrem Lash from James Hyndman on Vimeo.


Archimandrite Ephrem (Lash) on the translation of church services

Eastern Christian Books: "A Bible Study Followed by a Meal": Ephrem Lash on the Eucharist

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
The Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God
In which the author laments the state of English language liturgical books
L'Osservatore Romano: Five new saints in the Jubilee year
· ​Ordinary Public Consistory for the vote on several causes of canonization ·

On Tuesday, 15 March, Pope Francis held an Ordinary Public Consistory for the canonization of blesseds José Sánchez del Río, layman and martyr; Stanisław of Jesus Mary (in the world: Jan Papczyński), Founder of the Congregation of the Marian Clerics of the Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary; José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero, diocesan priest; Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad, Foundress of the Brigettine Order of the Most Holy Savior; Teresa of Calcutta (in the world: Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu), Foundress of both the male and female branches of the Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity.