The Parable of the Prodigal Son
Lent approaches! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you? You'll f...
Tending the Garden of our Hearts
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Meditations for Orthodox Families - Weekly meditations for families, with stories about the saints, Scripture readings and lessons designed to open up conversation and to enrich the family Little Church.
The Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee
This week as the Triodion begins, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger prepare for Lent by discussing the much beloved Parable of the Publican a...
St. Porphyrios
This week, we get to know St. Porphyrios, the modern saint from Mt. Athos whose wisdom has enlightened so many! Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hea...
St. Paisios
St. Paisios is a very recent Saint, and very popular! We're talking about his life and his wisdom. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Le...
Matushka Olga, and How to Become a Saint
How does a person become a Saint? We'll get to know Matushka Olga of blessed memory, and hear why it's possible that she'll someday be called Saint Ol...
The Miraculous Icon of the Panagia Myrtidiotissa
Many years ago a lonely shepherd found an icon of the Holy Theotokos in a myrtle tree, which began a long string of miracles! Join Elissa Bjeletich Da...
St. John the Hutdweller
In this season of house blessings, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger discuss the life of St. John the Hut Dweller,
Theophany: The Revelation of God
On the Feast of Theophany, we consider how Christ reveals Himself to us.
St. Basil the Great
As we approach the feast of St. Basil the Great, we revisit an episode from our Lenten series which became the book, Tending the Garden of Our Hearts:...
The Icon of the Nativity
As the feast of the Nativity approaches, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis look at the icon of the feast, with all of its fascinating details...