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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In 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!

In 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!

In 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!