Speaking the Truth in Love

Church and State - Part 6

Fr. Tom looks at the Church in the 20th century, ...

Fr. Tom looks at the Church in the 20th century, especially in Communist countries.

Church and State - Part 5

Fr. Tom discusses how the Orthodox Church fared in Russia ...

Fr. Tom discusses how the Orthodox Church fared in Russia before the revolution.

Church and State - Part 4

Fr. Thomas examines the four centuries of Muslim rule over ...

Fr. Thomas examines the four centuries of Muslim rule over Eastern Orthodox Christians.

Church and State - Part 3

Fr. Tom examines the fifth through fifteenth centuries.

Church and State - Part 2

Fr. Tom looks at the Roman-Byzantine empire of the fourth ...

Fr. Tom looks at the Roman-Byzantine empire of the fourth century.

Church and State - Part 1

What does it mean to be a Christian and to ...

What does it mean to be a Christian and to live in this world? To answer that question, Fr. Tom examines the ancient New Testament Church.

The Meaning of Life

With the meaning of life no longer explored on our ...

With the meaning of life no longer explored on our college campuses, Fr. Thomas reflects on a piece he wrote on that subject 18 years ago. (Click here to purchase Education's End, which Fr. Tom recommends in the podcast and Click here to purchase a used c

Mercy and Forgiveness

Fr. Thomas recreates the homily from earlier in the month ...

Fr. Thomas recreates the homily from earlier in the month on Christ's parable of forgiveness by pastor@christthesaviour.ca of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Ottawa. (If you e-mail Fr. Maxym, please note the Canadian spelling of "saviour" and the ".

Pain and Suffering

Fr. Tom reflects on why there is sickness, suffering, and ...

Fr. Tom reflects on why there is sickness, suffering, and death in our world.

Calluses and Blisters on Our Souls

Fr. Tom reflects on our spiritual labors while sitting in ...

Fr. Tom reflects on our spiritual labors while sitting in his office on Labor Day.