Through Christ, We Learn to Bring Healing to Others - We are a healing presence to others when we give them strength and when we give them hope. On Becoming a Healing Presence, Dr. Albert Rossi explains how to do both in imitation of Christ, our complete healer, who desires nothing more than for us to be His humanity on earth - his healing presence to others.
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Ancient Faith Radio and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Present Voices From St. Vladimir’s Seminary. Listen to interviews exploring the lives and spiritual journeys of faculty, students, staff, alumni, visiting scholars, and prominent members of the Seminary community, hosted by Chief Advancement Officer Sarah Werner. The archives of this podcast (episodes dating before January 2024) also feature a variety of lectures, presentations, and recordings of past events at St. Vladimir ...
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Dr. Rossi thinks about overthinking.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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In this wide-ranging conversation, Sarah interviews Deacon (soon-to-be Priest) Giorgi Lomsadze, a third-year M.Div. student from the Republic of Georgia. Dn Giorgi shares his path beginning with studying medieval Georgian literature in his home country, to bringing his family to New York to undertake a Master of Arts to better understand liturgical…
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Dr. Rossi explores what Jesus meant when he said, "Be ye perfect."By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Rossi reflect on the value of well-chosen friendships.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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In this rather lyrical episode, Dr. Albert Rossi presents us with a poetic image taken from Psalm 81.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Caleb Rexford is a first year Masters of Divinity student from the OCA Diocese of the South. He attends St Vladimir's Seminary with his wife and four children. In this episode you will hear about Caleb's journey to Orthodoxy, his experience raising children in the Church, his discernment process leading up to Seminary, and much more about his exper…
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Dr. Rossi shares a spiritual practice from his time as a Catholic monk, that still holds great meaning to him today.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Rossi reflects on joy.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Have you ever met a true missionary, ministering to hundreds of people and caring for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs? SVOTS alumnus Fr Simon Menya (M.Div. '19) is one such inspiring figure. In this conversation with Sarah Werner, Fr Simon describes his upbringing in his wartorn home country of Uganda, his conversion to Orthodoxy, hi…
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In this inaugural episode of the relaunch of the Voices of St Vladimir's podcast, we hear from Dr. Albert Rossi, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services and most senior faculty member at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. Dr. Rossi is beloved by generations of seminarians and well-known to the wider Orthodox world through his podcast Becoming a Hea…
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Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Simon Menya, an Orthodox priest doing great things in Uganda.To support Fr. Simon's work, checks may be sent to:Lift Up Uganda 950 10th St. Berthoud, CO 80513Phone number: (970)391-2690You can also support him at frsimon@nussp.org.In the memo line of the donation, you can write either "NUSSP" or "Fr. Simon."…
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Dr. Rossi contemplates the question, "Why does God love us so much?"By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Rossi discusses the need for hobbies and leisure, as balanced with the need for uplifting pursuits.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Rossi explores the difference between abiding and striving in the spiritual life, and the necessity of reliance on God.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Rossi reflects on how we are Christ's presence in the world.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Rossi explores living in the present moment, with aid of the song, "Turn! Turn! Turn!"By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi talks about the importance of doing the little things, and what a small gesture can mean to another person.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi explores the meaning of a quote by St. Therese of Lisieux.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Michael Legaspi about the experience of his daughter becoming a monastic.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the opportunity to be in continual prayer with God throughout each moment of our days.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the choice we have on what to focus our thoughts.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the way in which what we do in the present moment can change events in the past.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi encourages us to avoid the savior complex and instead to be gentle with ourselves as we seek to grow in Christ.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi shares a metaphor for how we can put the name of Jesus on those we come in contact with.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the pursuit of the meaning of life.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi shares about his experience of having eye surgery and how it compares to our spiritual sight.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi shares with us the impact that seeking silence has had on his life and relationships.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on St. Paul's words in Philippians, chapter 4.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi calls us to vigilance in the words that we use.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the way in which prayer deepens our love for God.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the dynamic union of Christ in us, working through us.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the morning prayer of Philaret of Moscow:O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will.In every hour of the day reveal your will to me.Bless my dealings with all who surround me.Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm …
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on praying the Jesus Prayer with a living faith.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the many ordinary tasks that we do each day.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi interview Kyra Limberakis and Ella Powers about the newly established Orthodox Volunteer Corps. orthodoxvolunteercorps.orgBy Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi shares his thoughts on the benefit of living deeply from the heart.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflection on contentment in each new day.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the call to accept reality without complaint, praying for the needs of each new day.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the unexpected turn of events that we often encounter in our lives and how we might respond to them.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the ways we seek to sooth our souls and bodies.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi considers how to respond to the unforeseen events in life through Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow's morning prayer.O Lord, grant that I may meet the coming day in peace.Help me in all things to rely upon Thy Holy Will.In every hour of the day, reveal Thy will to me.Bless my dealings with all who surround me.Teach me to treat all th…
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Dr. Albert Rossi contemplates the depth of forgiveness and our difficulty in accepting it in repentance.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi shares a story about the power of resilience in some of the most challenging circumstances in life.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi follows up on his podcast, "Everyone Is Doing The Best They Can," by asking us to consider the importance of forgiveness of one's self as we engage in repentance towards joy.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi encourage us to assume the best of others, seeking to love all who come into our lives, while resisting a judgmental spirit.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the need to communicate with one another and to pray, from the heart, in deep silence.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects upon the 'inner village' of his own life.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the paradoxes within Orthodox Christians.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi considers the ways that love impacts our lives, even in death.By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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Dr. Albert Rossi reflects upon the phrase, "Christ is Everything."By Dr. Albert Rossi and Ancient Faith Radio
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