St. Paul said that St. Phoebe helped him a lot – we’ll find out how!

St. Phoebe

Catherine in Aurora, Colorado, requested an episode on her patron saint, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and we were so happy to learn more about her, and to share her story with you!

St. Catherine of Alexandria

A young woman with her whole life ahead of her is suddenly paralyzed. What amazing wonders can God accomplish with her now?

Matushka Maria of Gatchina

This tale of two disciples shows us how important it is the do the right thing AFTER you’ve done the wrong thing.

Forgiveness and Betrayal

St. George is a very famous Saint – a wonderworker and martyr! But did he really kill a dragon?

St. George

Holy Myrrhbearers

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

The Holy Myrrhbearers

Today, we look at the story of Pascha, from Christ's entry into Jerusalem through His resurrection.

Holy Week and Pascha

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount by telling us that living our lives is like building a house, and we should think carefully about where we build it!

Build Your House

Jesus warns us to beware of false prophets who pretend to be His followers – they’re really not following Him at all! How will we know?

Beware of False Prophets

Jesus tells us to enter the Kingdom through a tight, narrow gate. What does He mean by that?

The Narrow Gate

Meditations for Orthodox Families - Weekly meditations for families, with stories about the saints, Scripture readings and lessons designed to open up conversation and to enrich the family Little Church.

Tending the Garden of our Hearts

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

St. Photini: Meeting the Samaritan Woman

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the lives of two saints who share the same name, and the different ways in which God spoke to them.

A Tale of Two Procopiuses

As the feast of the very beloved St. Nicholas approaches, Elissa and Kristina tell his life story, and consider the significance of giving in secret.

St. Nicholas

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore some of the stranger, smaller miracles that God works!

God speaks to us in so many ways!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the life of St. John the Hut Dweller, in this season of house blessings!

St. John the Hutdweller

ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL

As we celebrate the Synaxis of the Holy Archangels, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know Archangel Raphael in the Book of Tobit!

Tobit, Tobias and the Archangel Raphael

Kristina and Elissa explore the idea that the prayers of the Saints often cause miracles, both during their lifetime on earth and after! Here we look at the life of St. Paraskevi, at miracles worked while she was alive, a thousand years after her death, and even just recently in New York!

St. Paraskevi’s Great Miracle at Chios

It's the beginning of the Triodion! But what does "Triodion" mean? Great Lent is a beautiful time of year, and it's full of beautiful words that we're not sure we understand. In this episode, we'll consider those difficult words, and we'll talk about how we prepare ourselves and our families for Great Lent.

Preparing for Great Lent

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich are joined by a man named Gerasimos, to talk about the many miracles of this wonderful Saint, commemorated on August 16 and October 20!

St. Gerasimos of Kefalonia

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the life of St. Haralambos, possibly the oldest Christian martyr ever!

Saint Haralambos

This week’s family meditation is part of a series focusing on the lives of the Holy Apostles. In this episode, we’ll get to know Saints Philip and Bartholomew (Nathanael). Create an apostles notebook or apostles trading cards with these printables: https://tending-the-garden.com/holy-apostles-printable-pages/

This week’s family meditation is part of a series focusing on the lives of the Holy Apostles. In this episode, we’ll get to know Saints Philip and Bartholomew (Nathanael). <br><br>Create an apostles notebook or apostles trading cards with these printables: <a href="https://tending-the-garden.com/holy-apostles-printable-pages/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tending-the-garden.com/holy-apostles-printable-pages/</a>

Apostles: Saints Philip and Bartholomew

Why are we tending the garden of our hearts? What do the Saints tell us, and how can this idea help us in our own spiritual lives?

Why Tend The Garden of our Hearts?

St. Patrick's Day is coming -- but did you know that St. Patrick is an Orthodox Saint? And did he really drive the snakes out of Ireland?

St. Patrick

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at the lives of two saints who changed the world: Emperor Constantine and his mother, the Empress Helena.

Saints Constantine and Helena

Elissa and Kristina discuss the upcoming feast of the Theophany, the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.

The Theophany

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

The Magi

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell the life story of the very beloved Serbian Saint, St. Sava who was born into the life of a prince, but had other ideas....

The Life of St. Sava

As Great Lent begins, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at the ascetic life of St. Gerasimus of Jordan, and how he can be a wonderful example for us this Lent! And, as a bonus, this story includes a LION!

St. Gerasimus of Jordan and the Lion

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the wonderful life of St. Porphyrios, a modern saint who is beloved all over the world.

St. Porphyrios

Kristina and Elissa talk about angels, how they help us, and how we can join them as they offer praise to God!

The Holy Angels

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