Audio: http://www.orthodox.net/catechism/catechesis_2021-11-14.mp3 YouTube: https://youtu.be/xudDEga2nm0 Timestamps 0:00 - 2:05 Why kiss the right hand of a priest? How to ask for a blessing. 2:05 – 2:17 How does a priest give a blessing. How is his blessing different than when you bless yourself with the cross? 2:17 – 4:28 what is the meaning of “Jesus” and “Christ”? 5:16 Why do we hold our hands a certain way when we cross ourselves? How should we sign ourselves with the cross, and why? 6:56 – 8:56 Should you smoke while praying? 8:56 Confession 8:56 Authority for confession 9:48 Why are the Lord’s first words to his disciples “Peace be to you”? 11:28 - 13:12 Another one of those “When I was a Protestant for a short period of time” stories. 13:12 - 14:34 Why did Jesus Breathe on the disciples, and when did they receive the Holy Spirit? 13:12 Symbols of the Holy Spirit 15:40 - 18:20 The “Nativity Star” was an angel. 18:20 More about confession 23:53 – 26:08 What do the Greek words we translate as “sin” and “repentance” mean? And what is the criterion by which a priest decides to give absolution in confession? 26:08 - 36:06 What is a confession “look like” a walkthrough. 31:52 About epitemias. 36:06 – 40:09 What is the “Full-life” confession? How is it compared to a regular confession? And also, how to use our life experiences to guide our intercessory prayer. 39:24 – 40:09 the worst “part” of a sin. 40:09 How do you prepare yourself for confession? I dunno, sometime after 40:09 Fasting for communion and in general, including when you have special medical needs 45:30 - 46:45 Fasting increases your enjoyment of food. 46:45 -53:43 Why do we fast? 53:43- 55:38 Is it a sin to not fast? The church’s view about sin is not like most people’s. 55:38 - 56:57 What about fasting foods made to taste like non-fasting foods? 56:57 - 57:44 The relationship of fasting (or anything else) with prayer 57:45 How do you overcome the temptation to not fast? 1:09:46 - 1:09:41 Origins of sin 1:09:46 1:16:05 Which is worse: breaking the fast with a Whataburger or breaking the fast with creme in your coffee? Which are the *worst* sins (in general)? 1:16:05 – 1:18:55 What is the most important part of teaching in catechesis? And why are we studying Matthew in catechesis? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xudDEga2nm0

Exegesis of Ephesians 5:17-26. We are going through all of Ephesians, emphasizing the practical things a Christian must do, and WHY he must do them. YouTube:https://youtu.be/ron2purC0HI ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ron2purC0HI

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Recorded live at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in McKinney, Texas. Visit us online at www.orthodox.net ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSiS4Jqt17Y