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
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Podcasts:
In the final part of their Dormition series on the Life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the details of her passing from earthly life. Check the Tending the Garden website at tending-the-garden.com for a printable on the life of the Holy Theotokos and other useful resources!
In part two of their Dormition Fast series on the life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the role of the Theotokos during the years of her Son's public ministry, and look at what she did and where she went after He ascended to heaven.
As we prepare for the upcoming 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.
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?
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, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the lives of two saints who share the same name, and the different ways in which God spoke to them.
This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the lives of two saints who share the same name, and the different ways in which God spoke to them.
Elissa 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
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.
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 Elissa Bjelectich and Kristina Wenger as we learn that even children can become Saints!
Orthodox tradition has lots of wonderful little stories of conversations our desert monks might have with each other or with villagers or visitors. There's always something to learn! Join Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger to hear a little story about the time when God sent St. Anthony the Great to learn from a cobbler!
Join Elissa Bjelectich and Kristina Wenger as we learn that even children can become Saints!
Orthodox tradition has lots of wonderful little stories of conversations our desert monks might have with each other or with villagers or visitors. There's always something to learn! Join Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger to hear a little story about the time when God sent St. Anthony the Great to learn from a cobbler!
In this final Virtual Sunday School edition, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the wonderful feast of Pentecost!