St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 16 - "You are the Temple of God"

by Fr Emmanuel Stamatiou | Thursdays at Evangelismos Orthodox Church / Perth Western Australia

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  1. Marie Moraitis

    I listened to your talk today.

    Keeping God close.

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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.

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Is downloading pirated movies considered stealing?
What are the differences between Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism?
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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!

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In 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?
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What can we do to not become too attached or invested in worldly things?
And more!

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  1. Marie Moraitis

    I listened to your talk today.

    Keeping God close.

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