Fr. Bruce shares a true story of how the glory of the Resurrection defeated aggressive athiesm in a Ukrainian village during the Soviet era. 7:34
SS-042907.mp3Monday, April 30, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
The myrrh-bearing women 22Apr07
Reflections on piety, humility, and gender equality as illustrated in the story of the myrrh-bearing women. 4:55
SS-042207.mp3Monday, April 16, 2007
Doubting Thomas 15Apr07
Fr. Bruce explores the reality and wonder of faith, as revealed in the story of St. Thomas, the disciple who doubted the Risen Lord. 4:46
SS041507.mp3Monday, April 9, 2007
Resurrection Homily of St. John Chrysostom 08Apr07
Fr. Bruce gives a thundering delivery of this ancient but timeless homily with its message of hope and joy. 4:32
SS-040807.mp3Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Квітна Неділя - Flowering Sunday 01Apr07
Also known as Palm Sunday in the western tradition. 4:32
Верба б'є, не заб'є ... за тижень, Велекдеь!
SS-040107.mp3St. Mary of Egypt 25Mar07
God's grace as shown in the heartwarming and inspiring story of a 4th century harlot who finds redemption and becomes a saint. 6:15
SS-032507.mp3St. John's ladder 18Mar07
Not to be confused with Jacob's ladder! Fr. Bruce has some advice to help you you stay on this ladder which reaches to Heaven. 6:21
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God's Great Rescue Mission 11Mar07
A classic Christian metaphor of the Lenten season. 5:00
SS-031107.mp3Healing spiritual paralysis 04Mar07
How Lenten observance can revive the spirit and open you to Christ. 4:44
SS-030407.mp3Sunday of Orthodoxy 25Feb07
The meaning and significance behind the word "orthodox" in both the eastern and western rites. 4:49
SS-022507.mp3Cheese Fare Sunday 18Mar07
The physical and spiritual benefits of fasting in the Lenten tradition. 5:58
SS-021807.mp3Meat Fare Sunday 11Feb07
A Ukrainian/Byzantine spin on Carnivale, and tips to help you plan for Great Lent. 6:25
SS-021107.mp3Feast of the Presentation 04Feb07
This feast, the last of the "big 3" of Ukrainian Christmas tradition, signals the end of the season. 5:08
SS-020407.mp3New Year's Resolutions 28Jan07
Why they're good, and some tips to help you keep yours! 5:29
SS-012807.mp3Pre-Christian symbolism 21Jan07
Fr. Bruce explains how the meaning and significance of pre-Christian ritual symbolism were enhanced and enriched by Christianity's adoption of them. 5:22
SS-012107.mp3Theophany - The Feast of Jordan 14Jan07
Water plays a significant symbolic role for Ukrainians inthe celebratation of the Theophany (not be confused with the Epiphany). This is the ritual of the blessing of the water, which in earlier times was done outdoors at the river. 6:05
SS-011407.mp3The first day of Christmas 07Jan07
For Byzantine Christians, the Christmas season begins (rather than ends, as in the western secular tradition) on Christmas Day, and lasts for weeks! Find out about the various feast days and their traditions. 5:25
SS-010707.mp3The Nativity Icon 24Dec06
How the Christmas story is revealed in its entirety on the ancient and beautiful Nativity icon. 5:26
SS-122406.mp3St. Nicholas 10Dec06
Get the story on St. Nicholoas ... and the generosity, kindness, and wisdom of the real person too often buried under the modern-day commercial construct known as "Santa Claus." 4:54
SS-121006.mp3Tuesday, April 3, 2007
The "calendar" controversy 03Dec06
Fr. Bruce clears up the "calendar controversy" that emerges every Christmas (and Easter), so the next time you're asked why Ukrainian Christmas comes 13 days "late" you'll have all the facts! 4:16
Holodomor 26Nov06
Remembering those who perished in the Holodomor, the Great Famine in Ukraine in 1932-33, engineered by the godless Soviets. 6:27
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Season of St. Philip (Advent) 19Nov06
Advent in the Ukrainian Byzantine tradition, and how it can help you control and reduce the stress that often accompanies the Christmas season. 3:10
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Lest we forget 12Nov06
Fr. Bruce reflects on the realities of war and peace, recalling a conversation with a Ukrainian veteran on Remembrance Day. 3:51
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Icons 05Nov06
All about icons in Ukrainian Byzantine churches ... their significance and history, and attitudes towards religious art in the Eastern Church. 4:59
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Cherish Your Churches! 29Oct06
Fr. Bruce extends an invitation to (re)discover and (re)claim the treasures within our churches! 6:24
SS-102906.mp3East vs West 22Oct06
The differences between Eastern and Western Christianity and, more importantly, their similarities. 5:11
SS-102206.mp3Obzhynky! Harvest rites 15Oct06
Fr. Bruce explains all about traditional Ukrainian harvest rites, known as "obzhynky." 3:42
Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8Oct06
Fr. Bruce on the contentious issue of how deep reverence for the Holy Mother by Catholic and Orthodox Christians is sometimes misconstrued as idolatry by Protestants and non-Christians. 5:22
Ukrainian times three 01Oct06
Fr. Bruce explains why Ukrainians always cross themselves (and do many other things!) three times. 4:49
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 24Sep06
Every September Byzantine Christians observe the glorious celebration of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Fr. Bruce explains what, exactly, makes this observance so glorious. 4:32
Unity of Eastern Catholics and Orthodox 17Sep06
Fr. Bruce explains how, despite denominational divisions, we are all one family in Christ. 5:17
"And With Your Spirit" - debut 10Sep06
Fr. Bruce's podcast premiere on Nash Holos radio on Sept. 10, 2006. 4:10
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