I had the good fortune of going straight from atheism to Orthodoxy so I have been able to learn the Orthodox way from the bottom up. Hoping to be baptized soon. Pray for me!
Same experience. I think we have it easier. I see a lot of ex-protestants struggle with Mary, icons, priests, veneration, etc. They have so much to unlearn before they can really get started.
Whatever our way to the Church, as Fr. says, it will be violent (radical). I came from the Roman church so Orthodoxy felt "comfortable". Same problems as ethnic parishs...TOO comfortable. We were a small mission parish in the south in the 80s. The fundamentalist Protestants couldn't accept half our beliefs. Perhaps the best thing about being locked-down and under curfew is that many more hearts worldwide are turned heavenward. Fr. teachs here that we must SEEK God and His Truth above all else. He suggests we simply go to Liturgy and really liSTen to all the prayers/hymns/readings. We praise Him, we thank Him and we worship Him. Watch the beautiful Lenten services online...esp. Trisagion Films. Excellent almost daily LIVE services. Several hundreds listeners on line. The Psalms and hymns are a true heavenly♥️ Balm in these difficult days. Blessed remaining Great Lent to all in Christ+☦💥🌷
Try watching Trisagion Films DaILY LIVE Lenten services on YTube. Several hundred listeners and these daily services are beautiful. Psalms and hymns are beautifully chanted...very helpful now. Blessings in Christ☦💥🌷
Thank you for these videos of Father Tom. Just listening to him; especially in this tumultuous times, is calming as it takes me back to when I listened to him on my journey into the Orthodox Church. It’s like talking again with an old friend. May his memory be eternal!
The Western Church was orthodox too in the time of the Celtic and AngloSaxon Saints though. It was somewhat different from the Byzantine Church of the time, though.
Such sound advice, which I have taken to heart, as I explore the Orthodox Church. I really appreciated the directive to "reframe the question". I could of used that advice years ago. Thank you Protecting the Veil. 🙏
There are many things I can say by way of advice. Hopefully I'm not overstepping. 1. Read your Bible as often as you can (esp. the Psalms and Gospels). 2. Keep watching content such as this (and divine liturgies, so as to familiarize yourself with them). 3. Get an Orthodox prayer book (there are two that I recommend: the one from Newrome Press and the Jordanville prayerbook from Holy Trinity Monastery) and use it to get in the habit of daily prayer. 4. I highly recommend the catechism by Newrome Press as well, _The Orthodox Faith, Worship, and Life_ by Hieromonk Gregorios. With it you can begin delving deeper into the fundamentals of Orthodoxy in a very structured, gentle way. And, of course, keep praying that God will be with you and will provide what you need. Perhaps he will choose either to send someone your way or even grant you the opportunity to relocate to where a good parish in present. Until then, however, press on the best way you can and keep your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
@@HickoryDickory86 Thank you for these pointers. I'm researching the books you recommend. And here is a question for you: Yesterday, I saw a clip of Scott Hahn, in which he explains the reason he converted to the RCC rather than Orthodoxy: he said it's because the latter is "ethnic" (ie Russian, Greek, or Eastern European) and that he doesn't share/identify with any of those cultures. But I would say to that, that the RCC is Roman, which isn't my heritage either, as a 4th generation British-Canadian. And that what's appealing about Orthodox Christianity is they haven't disenchanted/secularized their liturgy in the way that the Novus Ordo (sp?) did.
@@FakeCrisRealTyranny Dr. Scott Hahn's argument (in this case) is weak. Catholic Chinese Immigrant parishes in the West today are massive and revolve around ethnicity. 80-90 years ago, American Catholic Parishes were almost always divided by nationality, e.g. Polish, Italian, Irish, etc.
The Gospel of Thomas is a Gnostic (and therefore heretical) "gospel" that was never accepted as genuine or truthful by the Church. To be clear, it was not written by the Apostle Thomas. It (and practically all the Gnostic literature) was written by heretical communities much later than the New Testament era and ascribed to various apostles in a vain attempt to grant them legitimacy. The Church has always rejected them.
📙 FREE eBOOK on the wisdom of modern Orthodox Christian elders:
social.protectingveil.com/freebook1
I had the good fortune of going straight from atheism to Orthodoxy so I have been able to learn the Orthodox way from the bottom up. Hoping to be baptized soon. Pray for me!
☦️🏆👏👏
Same experience. I think we have it easier. I see a lot of ex-protestants struggle with Mary, icons, priests, veneration, etc. They have so much to unlearn before they can really get started.
@@jessicarollins6645 Totally
Welcome 🙂 ☦️
Whatever our way to the Church, as Fr. says, it will be violent (radical). I came from the Roman church so Orthodoxy felt "comfortable". Same problems as ethnic parishs...TOO comfortable. We were a small mission parish in the south in the 80s. The fundamentalist Protestants couldn't accept half our beliefs. Perhaps the best thing about being locked-down and under curfew is that many more hearts worldwide are turned heavenward. Fr. teachs here that we must SEEK God and His Truth above all else. He suggests we simply go to Liturgy and really liSTen to all the prayers/hymns/readings. We praise Him, we thank Him and we worship Him. Watch the beautiful Lenten services online...esp. Trisagion Films. Excellent almost daily LIVE services. Several hundreds listeners on line. The Psalms and hymns are a true heavenly♥️ Balm in these difficult days. Blessed remaining Great Lent to all in Christ+☦💥🌷
"A lot of times the questions you raise can't be answered; you have to reformulate the question..."
Such a good person, and Matushka and he had a good marriage.
I am a catechumen but class has been suspended due to the epidemic so these are filling the gap. THANK YOU!!!
Try watching Trisagion Films DaILY LIVE Lenten services on YTube. Several hundred listeners and these daily services are beautiful. Psalms and hymns are beautifully chanted...very helpful now. Blessings in Christ☦💥🌷
the lord is with us. he is and shall be! no matter what the lord is with you!
Fr Tom is blessing me as I come into the Church. Thank you for posting these videos.
Wise words from Fr. Tom! At twelve years in to the Tradition from a Protestant background, this gets a hearty amen from me. Thank you!
No knowing the "enlightenment" is a BIG blessing
We are starved for Orthodox content, Thank You so much for your work! 🌹☦️🌹
Thanks to God...please pray for us!
Thank you for these videos of Father Tom. Just listening to him; especially in this tumultuous times, is calming as it takes me back to when I listened to him on my journey into the Orthodox Church. It’s like talking again with an old friend. May his memory be eternal!
My name is Thomas as well. Glad to share the namesake with him.
Very good and helpful as an introductory.
The Western Church was orthodox too in the time of the Celtic and AngloSaxon Saints though. It was somewhat different from the Byzantine Church of the time, though.
Such sound advice, which I have taken to heart, as I explore the Orthodox Church. I really appreciated the directive to "reframe the question". I could of used that advice years ago. Thank you Protecting the Veil. 🙏
Wow very helpful. Thanks!
God bless us all. There are many mysteries!!!
Beautiful.
🙏
I am drawn to this but I live in a rural setting with no such church.
There are many things I can say by way of advice. Hopefully I'm not overstepping.
1. Read your Bible as often as you can (esp. the Psalms and Gospels).
2. Keep watching content such as this (and divine liturgies, so as to familiarize yourself with them).
3. Get an Orthodox prayer book (there are two that I recommend: the one from Newrome Press and the Jordanville prayerbook from Holy Trinity Monastery) and use it to get in the habit of daily prayer.
4. I highly recommend the catechism by Newrome Press as well, _The Orthodox Faith, Worship, and Life_ by Hieromonk Gregorios. With it you can begin delving deeper into the fundamentals of Orthodoxy in a very structured, gentle way.
And, of course, keep praying that God will be with you and will provide what you need. Perhaps he will choose either to send someone your way or even grant you the opportunity to relocate to where a good parish in present. Until then, however, press on the best way you can and keep your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
@@HickoryDickory86 Thank you for these pointers. I'm researching the books you recommend. And here is a question for you: Yesterday, I saw a clip of Scott Hahn, in which he explains the reason he converted to the RCC rather than Orthodoxy: he said it's because the latter is "ethnic" (ie Russian, Greek, or Eastern European) and that he doesn't share/identify with any of those cultures. But I would say to that, that the RCC is Roman, which isn't my heritage either, as a 4th generation British-Canadian. And that what's appealing about Orthodox Christianity is they haven't disenchanted/secularized their liturgy in the way that the Novus Ordo (sp?) did.
@@FakeCrisRealTyranny
Dr. Scott Hahn's argument (in this case) is weak. Catholic Chinese Immigrant parishes in the West today are massive and revolve around ethnicity. 80-90 years ago, American Catholic Parishes were almost always divided by nationality, e.g. Polish, Italian, Irish, etc.
I have received the keys through a different tradition, what would my experience be as a newcomer to Orthodoxy?
Can you explain the name of your RUclips channel please?
Could I ask a question? Could someone tell me What is the
orthodox churches opinion of the Gospel of Thomas?
The Gospel of Thomas is a Gnostic (and therefore heretical) "gospel" that was never accepted as genuine or truthful by the Church.
To be clear, it was not written by the Apostle Thomas. It (and practically all the Gnostic literature) was written by heretical communities much later than the New Testament era and ascribed to various apostles in a vain attempt to grant them legitimacy. The Church has always rejected them.