Frederica reads from and reflects on St. Basil the Great's writings on praying without ceasing. 

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St. Basil on Praying without Ceasing

Frederica shares the story of St. Gregory the Illuminator of Armenia on his feast day. 

St. Gregory the Illuminator of Armenia

Frederica Mathewes-Green reads her essay, "Why They Hate Us." 

Splendor of Purity

Frederica Mathewes-Green shares the prayer titled St. Patrick's Breastplate. 

St. Patrick’s Breastplate

Don't miss this rich and inspiring reading by Frederica Mathewes-Green of the entire Nativity Kontakion written by St. Romanos the Melodist and translated by Fr. Ephrem Lash. It was taken from the book On the Life of Christ: Kontakia, published in 1994. 

St. Romanos’ Nativity Kontakion

So what about this star in the east? How important is it that we insist it be a real astronomical star? 

Behold, a Star!

Why does Jesus often tell people not to talk about their healings? I have a theory. 

The Messianic Secret

I believe that it's good to set yourself a prayer rule that you won't be able to fully complete. 

On Failing to Keep One’s Prayer Rule

On failing to keep one’s prayer rule

St. Paisios has come reassuring comments about our struggle against sin. Here is the prayer that Frederica shares in this episode, "O Merciful Lord, you who are all-good and all-loving and patient with me, I know I have sinned; in word, deed, and thought, in knowledge and in ignorance, voluntarily and involuntarily. It is impossible for me to list all my sins, because of their multitude, and my forgetfulness, but especially because of my stony insensibility that prevents me from even noticing them. I truly repent of all these sins, including the ones I don’t remember or prevented myself from recognizing as sin. Please forgive me, you who love mankind, and help me to do better; make me your dwelling place, so that I will love holiness and pursue it more closely every day, until the day when at last I see your face." 

Confession and St. Paisios

Fresh reports every week from home and on the road - This podcast features fresh reflections on Frederica’s travel and experiences. She will talk to interesting people, tell us fascinating stories and share unique insight into the changing world in which we live.

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