The evening services of the Ancient Christian Church lead us on a powerful journey which takes us through creation, sin, and salvation in Christ...and they are a vital part of the spiritual life of all Christians! In the first of four short lectures on the evening worship, Fr.

The evening services of the Ancient Christian Church lead us on a powerful journey which takes us through creation, sin, and salvation in Christ...and they are a vital part of the spiritual life of all Christians! In this second lecture, we discuss the amazing ways that God reveals Himself in Nature, specifically through the opening psalm of Vespers.

In part 3 of our 4 part mini series on Great Vespers, Fr. Gabriel discusses: +What St. John Chrysostom calls "a salutary medicine" for the ways that we missed the mark during the day. +Are we "censible" people? +Why we should never fear the setting of the Sun.

In this last lecture, we talk about the importance of the readings from the Old Testament, the significance behind the Lijtia service, and the incredible meaning behind St. Simeon's Prayer!