The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 43 - "Spiritual Discipline - The Awestruck Wonder of God"

November 7, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

What is spiritual discipline?

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 42 - Part 2 - "These Are the Trials of the Soul"

October 31, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou • Psalm 50

Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's teachings on the trials of the soul, answering the question: Does God first gift us the power to address a trial, or do we experience a trial first to then be rewarded with a gift?

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 42 - "God Does Not Grant a Great Gift Without a Great Trial"

October 24, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's teachings on material possessions and finding true peace.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 41 - Part 3 - "The Mark of True Repentance"

October 17, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou • Psalm 50

Fr Emmanuel discusses how each choice we make has spiritual value, and answers the question: what is the mark of true repentance?

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 41 - Part 2 - "The Ascetic Life Is Bittersweet"

September 27, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's writings on how the ascetical struggle is bittersweet, full of joys and sorrows.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 41 - "What Is Good Has No Beginning"

September 19, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Fr Emmanuel discusses containing thoughts, dealing with desire and how goodness has no beginning.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 40 - Part 2 - "The Love of Wisdom Is With Him Who Is Watchful Over Small

September 12, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

"The Love of Wisdom Is With Him Who Is Watchful Over Small and Insignificant Things" Fr Emmanuel concludes St Isaac's 40th Homily discussing the importance of focusing on the small things in our spiritual life.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 40 - "The Foundation of All Good Things"

September 5, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Listen to find out which 2 virtues are the foundation of all good things which St Isaac the Syrian learnt through his own self-examination.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 39 - "Four Methods the Devil Uses to Undermine Us"

August 29, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Homily 39 of St Isaac the Syrian explores the methods the Devil uses to undermines us, but how "God's assistance never leaves those who love Him"

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 38 - "The Body That Fears Temptations Becomes a Friend of Sin"

August 22, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou • Psalm 37, Romans 6:3–14

Fr Emmanuel discusses Homily 38 and the importance of constraining the body to allow the Lord to dwell within, as well as answering questions asked by listeners.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 - Part 7 - "Tears"

August 15, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's teachings on different types of tears.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 - Part 6 - "Stillness Is the Beginning of the Soul’s Purification"

August 8, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Fr Emmanuel discusses the importance of stillness and how television impacts our spiritual state.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 - Part 5 - "Half-Heartedness"

August 1, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Fr Emmanuel explores how belonging to the world results in half-heartedness for God and things divine, reminding us that the Church is the dwelling place for divine desires.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 - Part 4 - "God's Gifts"

July 25, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Fr Emmanuel continues discussing the questions and answers from the 37th Homily.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 37 - Part 3 - "The Hope of Our Salvation"

July 18, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou