This week's episode was recorded live at the Byzantine Assembly in Indiana! This week Mother Natalia reflects on a grace shared by a pilgrim about beauty. She talks about sharing beauty with people and with God. We also have some Q&A at the end of the session.

Thanks to WJOB in Indiana for recording the audio and video for this episode.

References:
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Laurus by Eugene Vodolazkin

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This week Fr. Michael reflects on the reaction of the shepherds to the driving out of demons from the swine, and how that reaction differs from St. Photina's reaction to encountering Christ. He talks about how Jesus can look at our true poverty and provide true contentment.

References:
Matt 8:28 - 33
John 4:1-30

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This week Mother Natalia is joined by Fr. Chris Seith. Mother Natalia uses John 9 and the prayers of the week for the man born blind as her inspiration for today's episode. She talks about our gifts and how they build up our community. She also talks about God's delight in us.

References:

John 9
Faith, Hope, Love by Joseph Pieper

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