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Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 51 – Part 4 – “No Man Is Humble if He Is Not Peaceful”Fr Emmanuel continues with St Isaac's 51st homily, and uses the term of "Spiritual Reductionism" to describe points that St Isaac teaches.
2025-05-0256 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 51 – Part 3 – “Be a Friend to All but in Your Mind Remain Alone”Fr Emmanuel continues with St Isaac's 51st homily.
2025-04-111h 03Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 51 – Part 2 – “Mercy and Justice Is Like a Man Who Worships God and the Idols”Fr Emmanuel discusses how mercy does not equal justice.
2025-04-0456 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 51 – “A Stranger to Peace Is a Stranger to Joy”Fr Emmanuel explores themes of zeal and the three stages of spiritual life
2025-03-281h 02Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 50 – “This Poor Man Cried, and the Lord Heard Him”Fr Emmanuel focuses on St Isaac's 50th homily that opens up about prayer and being confronted by darkness.
2025-03-2156 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 49 – Part 2 – “The Power of God Overshadows Us and Enters Us”Fr Emmanuel discusses how important it is to not overload the mind with the noise of thoughts.
2025-03-1457 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 49 – “The Angelic Movement Awakened in Us”Fr Emmanuel discusses St Isaac's 49th homily and explores what Theoria is.
2025-03-071h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 48 – Part 6 – “The Silent Deed Has More Power to Reform”Fr Emmanuel explores the silent deed.
2025-02-281h 00Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosAnagenesis Interview – Blake Finds His NameFr Emmanuel interviews Blake who was recently baptised as Phanourios, who found his faith during his final high school years.
2025-02-2618 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 48 – Part 5 – “Life in God Is the Downfall of the Senses”Fr Emmanuel discusses why we need both spiritual order and discipline.
2025-02-2151 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosAnagenesis Interview – A Year 12 Student – New To OrthodoxyFr Emmanuel interviews Markos, a student who found the true Church.
2025-02-1524 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 48 – Part 4 – “The Heart That Receives The Heavenly Seed Is Changed”Fr Emmanuel continues to explore St Isaac's wisdom-filled 48th homily, as well as introducing teachings from St Niketas Stethatos about the 3 modes of living.
2025-02-141h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 48 – Part 3 – “Our Love for God, if Genuine, Is Never Extinguished”Fr Emmanuel explores why our reasoning needs to have order, and looks at St Isaac's analogy of the sea, the sailor and the monk.
2025-02-0754 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 48 – Part 2 – “God Chastises with Love For Our Correction”Fr Emmanuel discusses how our relationship with God is important for our relationship with others.
2025-01-3159 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 48 – “Humility Is to Know the Extent of One’s Weakness”Fr Emmanuel explores what happens when our mind takes flight and leaves the heart behind.
2025-01-241h 04Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 47 – “The Natural Man and The Spiritual Man”Fr Emmanuel explores the difference between natural knowledge and spiritual knowledge.
2024-12-1347 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 46 – “Paradise Is the Love of God”Fr Emmanuel discusses how we are in confused and conflicted states until we find the love of God.
2024-12-0643 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 45 – “The Human Condition is Weak”Fr Emmanuel answers questions including "What is the importance of simplicity?" and "How do we deal with uncomfortable social situations?" while referring to St Isaac's 45th Homily.
2024-11-2957 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 44 – Part 2 – “We Cannot Be With God and Men”Fr Emmanuel continues exploring stillness and silence based on St Isaac's 44th homily.
2024-11-2258 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 44 – “Stillness and Silence to Be With God”Fr Emmanuel discusses stillness and silence based on St Isaac's 44th homily.
2024-11-151h 00Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 43 – “Spiritual Discipline – The Awestruck Wonder of God”What is spiritual discipline? Fr Emmanuel discusses the difference between patience and faintheartedness.
2024-11-081h 03Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 42 – Part 2 – “These Are the Trials of the Soul”Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's teachings on the trials of the soul, answering the question: Does God first gift us the power to address a trial, or do we experience a trial first to then be rewarded with a gift?
2024-11-011h 00Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 42 – “God Does Not Grant a Great Gift Without a Great Trial”Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's teachings on material possessions and finding true peace.
2024-10-2556 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 41 – Part 3 – “The Mark of True Repentance”Fr Emmanuel discusses how each choice we make has spiritual value, and answers the question: what is the mark of true repentance?
2024-10-1856 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 41 – Part 2 – “The Ascetic Life Is Bittersweet”Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's writings on how the ascetical struggle is bittersweet, full of joys and sorrows.
2024-09-271h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 41 – “What Is Good Has No Beginning”Fr Emmanuel discusses containing thoughts, dealing with desire and how goodness has no beginning.
2024-09-2056 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 40 – Part 2 – “The Love of Wisdom Is With Him Who Is Watchful Over Small and Insignificant Things”Fr Emmanuel concludes St Isaac's 40th Homily discussing the importance of focusing on the small things in our spiritual life.
2024-09-1358 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 38 – “The Body That Fears Temptations Becomes a Friend of Sin”Fr Emmanuel discusses Homily 38 and the importance of constraining the body to allow the Lord to dwell within, as well as answering questions asked by listeners.
2024-08-2358 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 – Part 7 – “Tears”Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's teachings on different types of tears.
2024-08-161h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 – Part 6 – “Stillness Is the Beginning of the Soul’s Purification”Fr Emmanuel discusses the importance of stillness and how television impacts our spiritual state.
2024-08-091h 03Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 – Part 5 – “Half-Heartedness”Fr Emmanuel explores how belonging to the world results in half-heartedness for God and things divine, reminding us that the Church is the dwelling place for divine desires.
2024-08-0257 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 – Part 4 – “God’s Gifts”Fr Emmanuel continues discussing the questions and answers from the 37th Homily.
2024-07-261h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 – Part 3 – “The Hope of Our Salvation”Fr Emmanuel continues discussing the questions and answers from the 37th Homily.
2024-07-1957 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 – Part 2 – “What Is the World?”Fr Emmanuel continues discussing the questions and answers from the 37th Homily.
2024-07-051h 03Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 – “What Holds Us Back From Evil”Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's 37th Homily which is a chapter of questions and answers, a discourse on various subjects relating to a trustworthy way of life and every kind of virtue.
2024-06-281h 05Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 36 – Part 2 – “Modes of Virtue”Fr Emmanuel continues discussing the 36th Homily of St Isaac the Syrian while exploring the modes of virtue.
2024-06-211h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 36 – “Even Accidents Will Occur if You Are Outside the Grace and Providence of God”Fr Emmanuel explores the 36th Homily of St Isaac the Syrian.
2024-06-0757 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 35 – Part 2 – “The Grace of His Words Illumined the Universe like a Shining Beacon”Fr Emmanuel continues with St Isaac's 35th Homily in which he lays out what the signs are of someone who has engaged with God's love and are in the spiritual state of ecstasy.
2024-05-311h 04Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 35 – “Ecstasy”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel discusses the way that God presents himself to our hearts in an undetectable manner and how the heart is a mediator between the soul and the body. Additionally, Fr introduces the concept and feeling of ecstasy.
2024-05-2400 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 34 – “Being Alone To Be With God”Fr Emmanuel returns to exploring St Isaac's writings with Homily 34. Fr discusses how being alone to be with God and going into a quiet place to open our heart is different from loneliness.
2024-05-2157 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosAnagenesis Interview – Drop Your Mind Into Your HeartFr Emmanuel interviews Matthias about his journey from Atheism to Orthodoxy and how that journey has impacted his life, inwardly and outwardly.
Check out Matthias' blog post about his journey linked below!
https://majahaweseno.wordpress.com/
2024-04-2443 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosLenten Series – “When We Pray Correctly, God Listens”Fr Emmanuel continues to focus on the topic of prayer and covers the following: The importance of prayer
Initiating prayer
The 3 powers of the soul, and
Prayer vs. Yoga.
2024-04-1951 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosLenten Series – “St Paisios On Prayer”Fr Emmanuel focuses on prayer in this episode and answers the questions:
What is the Jesus Prayer?
How is prayer important in our lives?
What is the power of Prayer?
2024-04-121h 00Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosLenten Series – “The Great Enemy of Truth Is Delusion”Fr Emmanuel continues exploring Repentance with the teachings of Saints of the church, by delving into what repentance is, the importance of baptism for repentance, what is a holy person and the dangers of politicising spiritual life.
2024-04-051h 02Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosLenten Series – “Self-Correction Only Comes With The Spirit of Repentance”Fr Emmanuel continues the Lenten Series by looking at Repentance. He covers the topics of change, self examination, insight and holy pain based on the teachings of St Theophan the Recluse and Elder Sophrony. Further, he discusses the toll house list from St Theodora mentioned in the Synaxis of St Basil the Younger, that helps us examine our lives.
2024-03-291h 03Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosLenten Series – “Fasting Makes Us Conscious of Our Dependence Upon God”Fr Emmanuel continues the Lenten series by exploring what the Church Fathers say about fasting and how it goes deeper than just fasting from food.
2024-03-221h 02Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosLenten Series – Fasting Is More Than FoodFr Emmanuel starts the Lenten series talking about when we fast, the importance of fasting under guidance of a spiritual father and how fasting is about spiritual advancement and our love for God.
2024-03-0858 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 33 – “Without Painstaking Attention to Small Matters We Cannot Escape a Greater Evil”Fr Emmanuel explores the 33rd Homily of St Isaac the Syrian,
2024-03-011h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 32 – Part 2 – “None of the Virtues Are Superior to the Work of Repentance”In this episode, as Fr Emmanuel continues to look at St Isaac's 32nd Homily, he discusses "he who hates his sins will cease to sin and he who confesses them will receive forgiveness."
2024-02-231h 03Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac The Syrian: Homily 32 – “A Time For Unseen Martyrdom”In this Episode, Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's 32nd Homily.
2024-02-2045 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac The Syrian: Homily 31 – “Always Trust In God”In this Episode, Fr Emmanuel continues to explore the daily prayers to our Guardian Angels, as well as, discussing St Isaac's 31st Homily about the importance of trusting God rather than trusting in our own heart's.
2024-02-091h 07Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 30 – Part 2 – “Life is Meaningless Without God”Fr Emmanuel continues to explore St Isaac's 30th Homily.
2024-02-021h 06Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac The Syrian: Homily 30 – “The Uniformity of God Revealing Himself Differently to Each Person”Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's 30th Homily.
2024-01-261h 05Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 29 – “The Real Sabbath and the Eighth Day”Fr Emmanuel is back exploring the Homilies of St Isaac the Syrian. This week he covers the 29th Homily which outlines the importance of the Eighth Day and how it transcends earthly time. Fr Emmanuel also discusses and breaks down the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
2024-01-1959 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 28 – Part 2 – “The Revelation of the Mysteries of God Descend to the Minds of the Saints From Angels”Fr Emmanuel talks about St Isaac's teachings on how God's revelations travel through to angels then to the Saints, linking it to the prayers to our Guardian Angel. Additionally, Fr discusses the importance of inspiration and the ways of God's love.
2023-12-151h 02Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 28 – “We Are by Nature Inclined Toward the Good”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel starts to discuss St Isaac's 28th Homily, exploring the importance of watchfulness and how self confidence and pride can impact our repentance. Fr also continues with prayers to our Guardian Angel.
2023-12-081h 11Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 27 – Part 3 – “Uniformity and the Revelation of God’s Truth”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel continues to unpack the 27th Homily and Prayers to Our Guardian Angel. With Saint Isaac’s words in mind, Fr explains the value of uniformity and its role on the path to truth, peace, and importantly salvation.
2023-12-011h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 27 – Part 2 – “Compulsion and The Free Will”Fr Emmanuel continues with the prayers to our Guardian Angel and St Isaac's 27th Homily, focusing on the differences of free will and compulsion. He also explores the importance and beauty of having the state of our hearts in the right place - the Center Point.
2023-11-241h 05Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 27 – “By the Love of the Adorable Trinity: On Discernment”In this Episode, Fr Emmanuel continues with the prayers to our Guardian Angel and their relation to St Isaac's teachings. Drawing on Orthodox Psychotherapy, Fr Emmanuel explores how we can use our spiritual faculties to have better discernment.
2023-11-171h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 26 – Part 4 – “Listen to the Voice of Your Heart”In this episode Father Emmanuel continues to unpack the prayers to our Guardian Angel. Referencing the Parable of the Sower, Father also explores some of the conditions which can restrict our spiritual growth.
2023-11-101h 00Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 26 – Part 3 – “The Free Will of Man and Prayers To Our Guardian Angel”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel begins to discuss our free will based on Homily 26 and 27 of St Isaac the Syrian, then moves into exploring the 31 prayers to our Guardian Angel.
2023-11-031h 00Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 26- Part 2 – “For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over You to Keep You”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel explores the 9 Orders of The Angels and the importance of our Guardian Angel.
2023-10-2759 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 26 – “The Angels, The Souls and The Demons”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel carefully breaks down St Isaac's 26th Homily that describes the Angelic Orders, the Souls of People and the demons. Additionally, Fr Emmanuel explores writings on the spiritual light, discernment and prayers read during the sacrament of baptism.
2023-10-2055 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 25 – Part 4 – “Spiritual Awakening and The Progression to More and More Beauty”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel continues with St Isaac's 25th Homily by exploring the themes of change, spiritual awakening and progress towards beauty.
2023-10-061h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 25 – Part 3 – “The Catechist and The Catechumen”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel opens with a speech he presented at the 12th Clergy-Laity Congress of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia and briefly references St Isaac's teachings on the importance of focusing on the small things in life that may trip us up.
2023-09-2946 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 25 – Part 2 – “He Who is Forgiven Little, the Same Loves Little”Fr Emmanuel continues to look at the various themes of St Isaac's 25th Homily, as well as, exploring the passage from Luke 7:47 "He Who is Forgiven Little, the Same Loves Little".
2023-09-2249 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 25 – “You Cannot Know Yourself Unless You Enter Inside Yourself”Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's works on keeping simplicity and silence in our lives as a defense against the agitation and trials that our souls face.
2023-07-2154 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 24 – Part 3 – “Wise Towards God, Fools to the World”Finishing off the 24th Homily of St Isaac, Fr Emmanuel discusses becoming wise towards God while becoming fools to the world and how to nurture an inner spiritual life.
2023-07-1455 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 24 – Part 2 – “Our Shortcomings – The Custodians for God Given Righteousness”God is calling... are you answering?
In this episode, Fr Emmanuel continues to look at the 24th Homily of St Isaac, exploring the topic of prayer, answering God's call and hearing God's word, which he then supports with related parts of scripture.
2023-07-0756 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 21 – “What we Begin Beyond our Measure Doubles the Harm–not the gain”Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's writings on different forms of prayer, the dangers involved with each one and a prayer "with a question mark over it".
2023-06-021h 00Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 20 – “From the Morning Watch Until the Night”Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's writings on different forms of prayer, the dangers involved with each one and a prayer "with a question mark over it".
2023-06-0151 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 20 – “From the Morning Watch Until the Night”Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's writings on different forms of prayer, the dangers involved with each one and a prayer "with a question mark over it".
2023-05-2651 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 19 – Part 3 – “The Soul Thirsts for God”Fr Emmanuel concludes St Isaac's 19th homily by touching on the topics of our unique and dynamic relationship with God, what it means to be praying unceasingly and how we should not focus on the negative.
2023-05-1948 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosAnagenesis Interview – A Spiritual HomecomingThis week Fr Emmanuel interviews Elizabeth, who found her spiritual home in the Orthodox Church after a Protestant upbringing.
2023-05-1617 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosAnagenesis Interview – Professor of Taxation LawJoin Fr Emmanuel for the first interview of the Anagenesis series.
This week Fr meets with Pavlos, a professor of taxation law, to learn more about his journey to the Orthodox Church and the impact it has had on himself, his family and his studies.
2023-05-1524 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 19 – Part 2 – “The Collected Senses”The heart has senses, just as the body has senses. Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's writings on the senses, and how they lose spiritual focus when immersed in the cares of the world.
2023-05-121h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 19 – “The Man of many concerns can never be meek and peaceful”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel explores the many themes that are covered in St Isaac's Homily 18 and 19. These include turning pride into humility, the spiritual state of peace, three stages of the soul and much more.
2023-05-051h 02Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 18 – Part 2 – “Going Out of Ourselves”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel discusses what it means to forget ourselves and to 'go out of' ourselves, relating it to St Isaac's teachings on the spiritual state of ecstasy - a deep, inner joy of the Lord.
2023-04-2855 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 18 – “Zeal Beyond Measure”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel breaks down St Isaac's writings on zeal into 7 points, then explores St Diadochos' definitions of spiritual concepts including faith, love, humility, freedom from anger and total transformation.
2023-04-211h 01Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 17 – Part 3 – “Pour your mercy out on all, and be moderate in all things”In this episode, Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac the Syrian's works about the realm of temptation, guarding the secrets of our inner spiritual life and how the kingdom of heaven is taken by force.
2023-02-2458 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian Homily: 17 – Part 2 – “Entering into another Man’s Space”In this Homily, Fr Emmanuel continues to explore the practical and spiritual advice given by St Isaac the Syrian. The practical advice covered in this episode includes instruction on how we should walk, sit and laugh, as well as, how we should compose ourselves when entering another person's space. This then is linked to the state of our spiritual lives.
2023-02-171h 03Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 17 – “The rule for Beginners; Discretion is greater than all the other virtues”St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 17 - "The rule for Beginners; Discretion is greater than all the other virtues". In this Homily, Fr Emmanuel explores the practical advice given by St Isaac the Syrian, and how to apply it to our everyday lives.
2023-02-101h 05Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 16 – Part 2 – “Prayer for the Soul”St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 16 - Part 2 - "Prayer for the Soul"
Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.
2023-02-0359 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 16 – “You are the Temple of God”St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 16 - "You are the Temple of God"
Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.
2023-01-271h 00Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 15 – Part 2 – “The Beauty in You”St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 15 - Part 2 - "The Beauty in You"
Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.
2023-01-2057 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 15 – “He who wishes to see the Lord within himself devises means to cleanse his heart”St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 15 - "He who wishes to see the Lord within himself devises means to cleanse his heart"
Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.
2023-01-1359 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosQuestions and Answers Session 5 – FinalIn this weeks ‘Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos’ podcast, Fr. Emmanuel answers pre-submitted questions including:
What is the balance between living modestly and enjoying good things?
Which parts of the Ecumenical Council are infallible?
Should we be wary of imagination?
What can we do to always be mindful of God's love for us?
And more!
2023-01-0653 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosQuestions and Answers Session 4In this weeks ‘Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos’ podcast, Fr. Emmanuel answers pre-submitted questions including:
How do we maintain constant remembrance of God's blessings?
How do we honour parents who are abusive?
Is downloading pirated movies considered stealing?
What are the differences between Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism?
And more!
2023-01-011h 03Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosQuestions and Answers Session 3In this weeks ‘Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos’ podcast, Fr. Emmanuel answers pre-submitted questions including:
Why is it called "writing" an icon when someone paints an icon?
What is the Church's process for determining Saints?
How does one acquire stillness in the midst of chaos?
And more!
2022-12-2356 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosQuestions and Answers Session 2In this weeks ‘Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos’ podcast, Fr. Emmanuel answers pre-submitted questions including:
What is the value of fellowship with non-Orthodox Christians and how should one approach it?
How can we keep our peace while driving?
How do we discern which topics we should and shouldn't read, as a newly-baptised person?
What can we do to not become too attached or invested in worldly things?
And more!
2022-12-151h 04Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosQuestions and Answers Session – 8th December 2022This talk is titled: Questions and Answers - Session 8th December 2022
Fr. Emmanuel Stamatiou is the parish priest of the Holy Church of the Annunciation of Our lady the Theotokos, “Evangelismos”, in Perth Western Australia. This is taken from his ongoing podcast ‘Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos’.
2022-12-141h 02Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 14 – Part 3 – “There remains a rest for the people of God”This talk is titled: St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 14 - Part 3 - "There remains a rest for the people of God"
Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail. Fr. Emmanuel Stamatiou is the parish priest of the Holy Church of the Annunciation of Our lady the Theotokos, “Evangelismos”, in Perth Western Australia. This is taken from his ongoing podcast ‘Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos’.
2022-12-1459 minOrthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 14 – Part 2 – “Tears: From Tears of Repentance to Tears of Joy and Thanksgiving”This talk is titled: St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 14 - Part 2 - "Tears: From Tears of Repentance to Tears of Joy and Thanksgiving"
Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.
Fr. Emmanuel Stamatiou is the parish priest of the Holy Church of the Annunciation of Our lady the Theotokos, “Evangelismos”, in Perth Western Australia. This is taken from his ongoing podcast ‘Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos’.
2022-11-251h 03Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 14 – “Though you may endeavour to suspend yourself by your eyelids before God- you have attained nothing until you have attained tears”This talk is titled: St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 14 - "Though you may endeavour to suspend yourself by your eyelids before God- you have attained nothing until you have attained tears"
Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.
Fr. Emmanuel Stamatiou is the parish priest of the Holy Church of the Annunciation of Our lady the Theotokos, “Evangelismos”, in Perth Western Australia. This is taken from his ongoing podcast ‘Orthodox Thursd...
2022-11-181h 02Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSt Isaac the Syrian: Homily 13 – “Stillness is not to worry about day to day matters”This talk is titled: St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 13 - "Stillness is not to worry about day to day matters".
Fr. Emmanuel reflects on the sublime wisdom contained in the 'Ascetical Homilies' of St. Isaac the Syrian. In this ongoing series, specific themes, instructions and insights on the life of prayer and stillness are examined in detail.
Fr. Emmanuel Stamatiou is the parish priest of the Holy Church of the Annunciation of Our lady the Theotokos, “Evangelismos”, in Perth Western Australia. This is taken from his ongoing podcast ‘Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos’.
2022-11-1159 minOrthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos“Sacrament Series 11- Baptism – Lent, Idle Curiosity, Lent ” / 18 / Thursdays at Evangelismos Orthodox ChurchFather Emmanuel delves into the meaning of St Ephrem’s Lenten prayer (O Lord and Master of my life…). Father speaks about the spirit of inquisitiveness or idle curiosity, the relentless “WHY” which has a spirit of tyranny about it, as people have the need to know and control others, instead of allowing people the freedom and respect they need. Father also discusses Baptism further, outlining how our mortality is removed through our Baptism, and through Christ’s death, our mortality, which is a direct result of our transgressions and disobedience to God, is put to death by Christ; death is no more...
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Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos“Sacrament Series 10: Baptism – Knowledge and Virtues ” / 17 / Thursdays at Evangelismos Orthodox ChurchFather Emmanuel continues his series on Baptism, referring to the writings of St Isaac the Syrian to begin the lesson. St Isaac poses the question, “What is knowledge?” to which he answers, “The perception of eternal life.” Following this he asks, “What is eternal life?” and again he answers his own question, “To perceive all things in God.” Father discussed knowledge and truth as stemming from a holy life, and mentioned how pride darkens this knowledge. St Isaac also said, “Terrible temptations fall upon those who seek to live a spiritual life” but Father explained how this is necessary for us to come to the kn...
2019-03-091h 09Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos“Sacrament Series 04: Baptism and Prayers” / 11 / Thursdays at Evangelismos Orthodox ChurchBaptism is the gateway to the heavenly realm. Christ teaches and guides us to love in fullness and to
live a calm and peaceful life. In this lesson, Fr Emmanuel discusses the three powerful prayers that
are read during the initial part of the Baptism Service. These prayers protect, forgive, heal and
strengthen us as they bless the water, which is then used to sanctify the one being baptised.
2019-01-251h 04Orthodox Thursdays at Evangelismos“Sacrament Series 01: Baptism and 6 Myths” / 08 / Thursdays at Evangelismos Orthodox ChurchBaptism is one of the seven sacraments of the Orthodox Church that transforms us. It incorporates all of the main themes of Christ (crucifixion, resurrection and ascension). In this podcast Fr Emmanuel dispels some of the common misunderstandings around Baptism, whilst exploring the first prayers read by the priest in preparation for Baptism.
2019-01-041h 17
Orthodox Thursdays at EvangelismosSpiritual Life & Challenges / 01 / Thursday at Evangelismos Orthodox Church PerthFather Emmanuel discusses Spiritual life and the challenges that we encounter.
2018-11-0259 min