Tending the Garden of our Hearts
Summary: Weekly meditations for families, with stories about the saints, Scripture readings and lessons designed to open up conversation and to enrich the family Little Church.
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- Artist: Kristina Wenger, Elissa Bjeletich Davis, and Ancient Faith Ministries
- Copyright: Ancient Faith Ministries
Podcasts:
This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss The Parable of the Two Debtors, from Luke 7: 36-50. What is Jesus trying to teach us about forgiveness? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool
Just in time for their feast day, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the story of this righteous couple and the birth of their son, St. John the Forerunner.
This week, we look to St. Sophia and her daughters as our example of faith, hope, love and strength in adversity.
Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the tales of Daniel and the three holy youths in Babylon.
Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know Archangel Raphael in the Book of Tobit!
As we begin the Dormition fast, we will spend some time learning about the Theotokos along with Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger. In this episode, we learn about the miracle of her birth, how she spent her childhood, and what prepared her to answer with the "yes" that changed the world.
Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!
Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich share some favorite Scripture verses and quotes to help us shake off our wintry (or summer) blues.
Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take some time to consider how stillness allows us to hear God's still small voice, and how practicing stillness might become a part of our fast.
Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell the life story of the very beloved Serbian Saint, St. Sava who was born into the life of a prince, but had other ideas....
What happens when we disagree with the people we love? Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the story of the reconciliation of the Holy Saints Peter and Paul.
Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as they explore what it means for Jesus to "fulfill" Old Testament feasts and God's promises.
lissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121
Why are we tending the garden of our hearts? What do the Saints tell us, and how can this idea help us in our own spiritual lives?
This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the ways in which Christ takes care of His flock, as we read the Parable of the Good Shepherd. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool
