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Pastor's Message
Fr. Alexander Goussetis The internet has revolutionized every aspect of daily life. The Orthodox Church is benefitting from the ease and accessibility that this technology provides. At the forefront of the internet age for Orthodox Christians is the Orthodox Christian Network (www.myocn.net). This network has been established to provide a national media witness for our faith using the radio, the internet, podcasts, DVD’s, television, and more.
The most popular application of this medium are the podcasts, which are downloadable audio and video files containing interviews, lectures, news information, and more. Here is a sampling of what categories of podcasts are available twenty-four hours a day:
- Come Receive the Light - This is the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, (available locally Sunday’s at 8AM on AM720). The podcasts are eclectic, offering interviews, news, and commentary on a wide range of social, theological, and historical topics.
- Get Wisdom - This is a weekly Bible Study podcast for teens, young adults, and families. Every episode comes with a printable study guide.
- Just Thinking: Church and Culture - A rotating series of guests discuss current events, social trends, and the role of Orthodox Christianity in modern life.
- Mission Possible: Orthodox Parenting Today - Raising Orthodox Christian children can be a daunting task today; but it is possible, and these podcasts can help.
- Special Moments in Orthodoxy - These series of podcasts give you a front row seat at the best Orthodox Christian special events, lectures, and spiritual retreats around the country.
- Theologically Thinking - This weekly Orthodox podcast features shorter reflections and homilies from well known authors, speakers, and priests, including Fr. Stanley Harakas, Fr. Thomas Hopko, Fr. John Behr, Fr. Michel Najim, Fr. William C. Mills, and many others.
- Icons in Sound - Orthodox sacred music with Dr. Vladimir Morosan, who plays beautiful recordings of Orthodox liturgical music and explains their theological significance.
- Turning to the Fathers - An Orthodox podcast on spirituality and prayer. Host Fr. John McGuckin relates the ancient wisdom of the Church Fathers to today's world.
- Journeys to Orthodoxy - This program tells the personal stories of individuals who have searched for spiritual truth - often in remarkable ways - and ultimately find what they are looking for in the Orthodox Christian Church.
- Worship in Spirit and Truth - Devoted to the experience of heavenly worship in the Divine Liturgy, Dr. Demetrios Katos helps busy laypeople better understand - and celebrate! - the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.
These are only a fraction of the incredible resources found on WWW.MYOCN.NET. Take a few moments and navigate your way through the many avenues of inspiration and spiritual growth available to you on this website from your computer or iPhone. |
