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Through a Monk's Eyes

Looking at the World from the Celtic Shores of Scotland—and Elsewhere - Have you ever wondered what the world looks like through a monk's eyes? Priest-monk Seraphim shares his stories of the places he... Read more

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Imitating Monastics

Imitating Monastics

Fr. Seraphim shares some of the ways in which laypeople can imitate the life and prayer of monastics.

17 Jun 2015

20mins

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On Prayer 1 - To Pray is to Follow

On Prayer 1 - To Pray is to Follow

Fr. Seraphim reads a section, To Pray is to Follow, from the booklet On Prayer. The text can be found at mullmonastery.c... Read more

10 May 2016

15mins

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Fasting Part Four: Fasting, Prayer and Surviving Death

Fasting Part Four: Fasting, Prayer and Surviving Death

Fr. Seraphim Aldea concludes his series on fasting.

24 Dec 2018

17mins

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On Thin Places and Thin Persons

On Thin Places and Thin Persons

Fr. Seraphim Aldea speaks on the importance of welcoming Christ into our lives.

15 Jan 2019

15mins

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On Prayer 2 - Sin and Prayer

On Prayer 2 - Sin and Prayer

Fr. Seraphim reads a section, Sin and Prayer, from the booklet On Prayer. "To define myself through my sinfulness is to ... Read more

23 May 2016

15mins

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On Prayer 5 - The Role of the Body / Prayer by Night

On Prayer 5 - The Role of the Body / Prayer by Night

Fr. Seraphim reads the final section of the booklet On Prayer. The full text can be found at mullmonastery.com.

5 Jul 2016

14mins

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Should We Fear or Welcome Death

Should We Fear or Welcome Death

From the States, Fr. Seraphim discusses the Orthodox perspective on the value of death.

19 Mar 2019

20mins

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Should Post-Procreative Couples Live As Brother and Sister?

Should Post-Procreative Couples Live As Brother and Sister?

Fr. Seraphim Aldea answers the question of whether or not couples should abstain from sexual relations after the years o... Read more

4 Mar 2019

20mins

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How to Find a Spiritual Father

How to Find a Spiritual Father

Fr. Seraphim Aldea shares practical insights about developing a relationship with a spiritual father.

11 Feb 2019

17mins

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Freedom

Freedom

Fr. Seraphim explains what it really means to be free to become who you are.

8 Jun 2015

21mins

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On Prayer 3 - Killer Prayer

On Prayer 3 - Killer Prayer

Fr. Seraphim reads a section, Killer Prayer, from the booklet On Prayer. "The basic thing people seem not to understand ... Read more

7 Jun 2016

17mins

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Leaving the Holy Mountain

Leaving the Holy Mountain

Fr. Seraphim Aldea shares reflections at the conclusion of his recent visit to Mt. Athos.

18 Feb 2019

17mins

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St Brendan: the Questioning Heart

St Brendan: the Questioning Heart

Fr. Seraphim shares about the life of St. Brendan.

16 Nov 2015

23mins

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Marriage vs. Monasticism

Marriage vs. Monasticism

Is one better than the other? Fr. Seraphim begins tackling some listener questions.

2 Jun 2015

20mins

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Forgiveness and Reflection

Forgiveness and Reflection

Father Seraphim reflects on some of the content from his past podcasts, and asks for forgiveness because of the brief hi... Read more

14 Jan 2016

16mins

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Fasting Part Two: Fasting as Action and War Zone

Fasting Part Two: Fasting as Action and War Zone

Fr. Seraphim Aldea continues his series on fasting with a discussion on how experience follows action. The fruit of fast... Read more

9 Dec 2018

18mins

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Secular Worries

Secular Worries

The worries of American Christians, as important and contemporary as they may be, are in reality secular concerns.

20 Oct 2015

20mins

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On Prayer 4 - Trying the Impossible

On Prayer 4 - Trying the Impossible

Fr. Seraphim reads the introduction and the ending of the booklet On Prayer. "True prayer is a state of being. It is the... Read more

20 Jun 2016

15mins

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Confessing to Grow Closer to God

Confessing to Grow Closer to God

Fr. Seraphim reflects on his experiences confessing, the role of a spiritual father, and he gives three recommendations ... Read more

19 Jan 2016

22mins

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Fasting Part Three: Fasting as a Rehearsal of Death

Fasting Part Three: Fasting as a Rehearsal of Death

Fr. Seraphim Aldea continues his series on fasting.

17 Dec 2018

19mins

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