Anonymous Priesthood
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Respectful Reflections on Secular, Plural Culture from an Orthodox Priest and Prison Chaplain - How can we engage respectfully with a pluralistic modern world while holding fast to the traditional commitments of Orthodoxy? Fr. Richard Rene offers insights, draws on his experiences as a chaplain in a maximum security prison.

A Vision of the Sanctuary

In this episode, Fr. Richard offers a vision of a residence for long-term offenders on parole called "The Sanctuary."
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Visible Presence

In this episode, Fr. Richard reflects on his unique challenges with visiting inmates in a maximum security setting, and how the theology of icons help...
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Providential Prophets

Discussing the encounter between Jesus and the God-fearing Centurion (Matthew 8:5-13), Fr. Richard comments on how Jesus often uses those we would con...
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Hospitable Church

Fr. Richard uses the account of the Gergesene demoniacs (Matt. 8:28-9:1) to challenge us to embrace a vision of a courageous community, confident in C...
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Interfaith Engagement

Fr. Richard explains the biblical and patristic rationale behind his approach to engaging with the varied faiths of the incarcerated.
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(Re)Introduction

In this first installment of his revamped podcast, Fr. Richard discusses the phrase "anonymous priesthood" as the vocation for all Christians—ordained...
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