Pilgrims from Paradise
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 13 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsMatthew Gallatin gives his perspective on living the Orthodox life while here on earth.
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John 6:63 and the Eucharist - Part 2
September 17, 2010 13:00 - 13 minutes - 6.2 MBMatthew concludes his discussion by reminding us of Christ's own words that He is "the Living Bread of Everlasting Life."
John 6:63 and the Eucharist
September 10, 2010 13:00 - 12 minutes - 5.87 MBDoes St. John—as Protestants teach—disprove the belief that the bread and wine in the Eucharist is actually the Body and Blood of Christ? Matthew answers with an emphatic, "No."
The Bible And Predestination - Part 3
September 04, 2010 02:38 - 11 minutes - 5.4 MBIn the final chapter of his series, Matthew conclusively shows St. Paul's meaning behind his use of the term "predestined."
The Bible And Predestination - Part 2
August 16, 2010 13:00 - 13 minutes - 6.31 MBHow can St. Paul's use of the term "all men" be interpreted as "some men"? When it's used to erroneously support the Calvinist doctrine of predestination. This week, Matthew shows how.
The Bible And Predestination - Part 1
August 09, 2010 13:00 - 16 minutes - 7.65 MBMatthew returns again to the Calvinist doctrine of predestination and examines its merits in light of St. Paul's letters to the Ephesians and to Timothy.
Old Testament Sacrifices - Part 2
July 26, 2010 13:00 - 15 minutes - 6.89 MBMatthew concludes his series by examining the nature of man's conscience.
Old Testament Sacrifices - Part 1
July 12, 2010 23:53 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MBMatthew answers the question, "What was God's purpose with the Old Testament sacrificial system?"
Oneness and the Spirit - Part 4
June 15, 2010 00:40 - 15 minutes - 7.16 MBIn this podcast, Matthew examines two other pillars of Church unity—the breaking of bread and prayers.
Oneness And The Spirit - Part 3
May 29, 2010 13:20 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MBMatthew continues his series, this time examining the unity of the early Christians and their entry into the Divine Nature of the Trinity.
Oneness And The Spirit - Part 2
May 09, 2010 18:10 - 17 minutes - 8.22 MBMatthew examines what the Holy Spirit brings to those who are open and willing.
Oneness And The Spirit - Part 1
April 29, 2010 02:32 - 13 minutes - 6.21 MBThe coming of the Holy Spirit into the world, says Matthew, was the dynamic event which makes true oneness with God and with other people possible.
Pillars Of The Fast - Part 2
April 01, 2010 23:52 - 15 minutes - 7.26 MBMatthew concludes his short series, examining the final two pillars-- prayer and alms-giving-- with special emphasis on the former.
Pillars Of The Fast - Part 1
March 25, 2010 00:22 - 15 minutes - 6.95 MBIn this short series, Matthew examines the three "pillars" of Great Lent and uncovers the essence of love and unity that are inherent in each. He begins with Fasting.
Bearing a Cross
March 11, 2010 13:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MBAt the mid-point of Great Lent, the Church inspires our efforts with Christ's Holy Cross. Matthew uses this opportunity to reflect on our own crosses.
Oneness And The Incarnation - Part 3
March 04, 2010 13:00 - 14 minutes - 6.58 MBMatthew explains that, just as every human being fell under the curse of death through Adam, every human has been given immortality in Christ.
Oneness And The Incarnation - Part 2
February 25, 2010 13:00 - 10 minutes - 4.88 MBMatthew continues his series by showing how the Fall altered the nature of man's existence. We don't die because we sin. We sin because we die.
Oneness And The Incarnation - Part 1
February 19, 2010 01:15 - 14 minutes - 6.71 MBMatthew begins a new series showing how the Incarnation restores loving oneness between humankind and its Creator.
Oneness And The Fall - Part 4
January 03, 2010 13:00 - 11 minutes - 5.39 MBMatthew examines the deception of Satan in Eden.
Oneness And The Fall - Part 3
December 27, 2009 13:00 - 18 minutes - 8.36 MBMatthew takes note of the nature of the fall and what was truly lost.
Oneness And The Fall - Part 2
December 07, 2009 13:00 - 15 minutes - 7.25 MBContinuing his series, Matthew shows how the Western interpretation of Genesis is colored by their concept of God Himself.
Oneness And The Fall - Part 1
December 02, 2009 03:16 - 13 minutes - 5.98 MBMatthew contrasts the Western and Orthodox views on the disobedience of Adam and Eve in Eden. He begins by revisiting the fall itself.
Oneness And Creation - Part 2
October 28, 2009 13:00 - 14 minutes - 6.86 MBMatthew illustrates how the communal nature of God is why Christians can say that God is love.
Oneness And Creation - Part 1
October 20, 2009 23:56 - 14 minutes - 6.53 MBMatthew continues his examination of oneness, this time showing how we become one with God, participants in the communal life of the Holy Trinity.
Oneness and the Trinity - Part 3
September 04, 2009 12:00 - 13 minutes - 6.02 MBMatthew continues his series by contrasting the Western and Eastern views of the Trinity.
Oneness And The Trinity - Part 2
August 28, 2009 12:00 - 16 minutes - 7.42 MBThe great mystery of the Trinity lies in the sameness of each part of the triune Godhead. Matthew examines how this is so.
Oneness And The Trinity - Part 1
August 21, 2009 23:49 - 11 minutes - 5.11 MBMatthew shows how the communal life of the Father, Son and Spirit defines who we are and how we must live.
Oneness - Part 2
July 24, 2009 12:00 - 18 minutes - 8.54 MBMatthew shows how it is the desire of God that our lives be joined together in the same way that the Father and the Son are united.
Oneness - Part 1
July 17, 2009 23:48 - 12 minutes - 5.9 MBMatthew explains how self-centered individualism leads to a personal moral code, which is dangerously close to amorality.
Evangelism and the Chalice
July 02, 2009 23:10 - 15 minutes - 6.95 MBMatthew shows how Christ's invitation in Scriptures to His disciples is surpassed by His invitation to us today to partake of His Body and Blood.
Concerning Moths
June 04, 2009 20:28 - 15 minutes - 7.23 MBMatthew relates how the key to a struggle he fought years ago lied in the moths which were drawn to the Light of Christ.
Theosis In A Busy World
May 21, 2009 15:09 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MBMatthew answers a letter from a listener who feels overwhelmed in his quest for the proper spiritual path.
In Praise Of The Myrrhbearers
May 09, 2009 14:29 - 14 minutes - 6.56 MBMatthew explains how the myrrhbearing women stood by Jesus, not from any agenda, but from their love of Him.
The Difference A Week Makes
April 13, 2009 02:40 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MBMatthew shows that it's a short journey from "Hosanna" to "Crucify Him!" For the ancient Jews. And for us.
Detachment
April 02, 2009 22:24 - 13 minutes - 6.28 MBMatthew examines the necessity of loving Christ above all.
The Lenten Journey To Love
March 23, 2009 02:08 - 12 minutes - 5.62 MBMatthew explains how Great Lent brings us together in Christian oneness.
Romans Nine - Part 5
March 11, 2009 19:00 - 18 minutes - 8.58 MBMatthew concludes his series by looking at Pharaoh's hardened heart.
Romans Nine - Part 4
March 04, 2009 17:59 - 18 minutes - 8.56 MBMatthew goes on to examine Romans eleven to further illumine St. Paul's writings two chapters earlier.
Romans Nine - Part 3
February 25, 2009 22:35 - 16 minutes - 7.42 MBMatthew examines the hardening of Pharoah's heart as "proof" of pre-destination.
Romans Nine - Part 2
February 17, 2009 18:00 - 17 minutes - 8.02 MBMatthew continues his examination of St. Paul's epistle, looking this time at God's relationship with Jacob and Esau.
Romans Nine - Part 1
February 10, 2009 18:00 - 18 minutes - 8.34 MBDoes St. Paul's letter to the Romans "prove" pre-destination?
Loving Creation - Part 3
February 03, 2009 18:00 - 21 minutes - 9.64 MBMatthew concludes his series by examining our relationship with the environment - one that is both sacramental and eucharistic.
Loving Creation - Part 2
January 27, 2009 22:32 - 16 minutes - 7.59 MBHaving been born in the image of God, we strive to achieve His likeness - becoming one with Him. And our relationship with His creation is a part of that spiritual development.
Loving Creation - Part 1
January 16, 2009 07:33 - 16 minutes - 7.64 MBMatthew begins a series exploring the spiritual aspect of environmentalism by asking, "Why does God create?"
Christmas Remembered - Part 2
December 23, 2008 18:00 - 13 minutes - 6.3 MBMatthew concludes his annual tale set in Christmas of 1964
Christmas Remembered - Part 1
December 16, 2008 18:00 - 13 minutes - 6.27 MBIn this now-traditional annual story, Matthew takes us back to the week before Christmas, 1964 and recounts the tale of a young boy and his mother's love.
Christmas Letter ‘08
December 10, 2008 08:57 - 26 minutes - 12 MBAs the blessed Natvity of our Lord approaches, Matthew catches us up on events in his own life, reflects on the past year and gives thanks for all his gifts.
Sola Scriptura And Philosophical Christianity - Part 25
November 20, 2008 16:00 - 12 minutes - 5.83 MBMatthew concludes his series by noting how the rationalism and idealism of western culture prevents seekers from recognizing the true Church.
Sola Scriptura And Philosophical Christianity - Part 24
November 13, 2008 20:55 - 16 minutes - 7.38 MBMatthew gives us the third obstacle between western believers and the experience of pre-Augustinian Christianity—misconceptions about the nature of the Church.
Sola Scriptura And Philosophical Christianity - Part 23
November 04, 2008 07:58 - 21 minutes - 9.95 MBMatthew explains how experiencing God requires two elements - asceticism and the mysteries, or sacraments.
Sola Scriptura And Philosophical Christianity - Part 22
October 23, 2008 18:00 - 14 minutes - 6.74 MBMatthew examines the Western Charismatic movement.