Eastern Orthodoxy – Reason and Theology

Abbot Tryphon – Orthodoxy and Monasticism

The Very. Rev. Abbot Treephon is Igumen of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island. He has a daily blog entitled The Morning Offering and a show on Ancient Faith Radio by the same name.

by Michael Lofton

Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Beauty of Orthodoxy

Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Beauty of Orthodoxy and the West’s need for the East. Questions include: Why did the West have a different approach to icons than the East? What are the ways in which the West could benefit from the East? What do you think about the Jesus prayer and the rosary? Is […]

by Michael Lofton

Does Catholicism Lead to Atheism: A Dialogue Between a Palamite and a Thomist

Does Catholicism Lead to Atheism: A Dialogue Between a Palamite and a Thomist By: Michael Lofton Palamas: Good morning, Thomas. I have not seen you since we were both Presbyterians. Fancy seeing you here in this coffee shop. By the way, I converted to Orthodoxy five years ago and I heard you became a […]

by Michael Lofton

Michael Liccione Responding to EO Critiques on Development of Doctrine

Michael Liccione – Responding to EO Critiques on Development of Doctrine. Freelance writer Michael Liccione earned his PhD in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught philosophy at a dozen Catholic and secular institutions and has served on the editorial staff of First Things.

by Michael Lofton

Fr. John Whiteford on Original Sin in Eastern Orthodoxy

Michael Lofton and Elijah Yasi discuss Original Sin in Eastern Orthodoxy with Fr. John Whiteford (Ancient Faith Radio).

by Michael Lofton

Fr Laurent Cleenewerck on his book His Broken Body

Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht interview Fr Laurent Cleenewerck on his book His Broken Body. Father Cleenewerck’s book may be found here: https://www.amazon.com/His-Broken-Bod…

by Michael Lofton

Fr. John Ramsey on Development of Doctrine in Eastern Orthodoxy (S2 E36)

Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra discuss Fr. John Ramsey on Development of Doctrine in Eastern Orthodoxy.

by Michael Lofton

Response to EO Objections to the Papacy Part II

by Michael Lofton

Examples of Doctrinal Development in Eastern Orthodoxy

In an effort to develop common ground between Catholicism and Orthodoxy, I have decided to briefly discuss the concept of doctrinal development and its existence in Eastern Orthodoxy. Some in Orthodoxy object to the concept of doctrinal development, as evident by the work of Fr. Daniel Lattier, an Orthodox priest and theologian, who lists the […]

by Michael Lofton

Father Josiah Trenham on Eastern Orthodox Christianity (S2 E28)

Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Father Josiah Trenham on Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

by Michael Lofton

Dr. Edward Siecienski on his book Orthodox Christianity: A Very Short Introduction

Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Dr. Edward Siecienski on his book Orthodox Christianity: A Very Short Introduction. The book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Orthodox-Christianity-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/0190883278/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Orthodox+Christianity%3A+A+Very+Short+Introduction&qid=1582646314&sr=8-1

by Michael Lofton

Does Catholicism Dogmatically Teach All Unbaptized Babies Must Go to Hell? (Lofton vs. Blazek)

Michael Lofton and Al Blazek debate the thesis: Does Catholicism Dogmatically Teach All Unbaptized Babies Must Go to Hell? Al Blazek (Orthodox) takes the position the Catholic Church does teach this thesis. Michael Lofton (Catholic) takes the position the Catholic Church does not teach this thesis.

by Andrea Cusumano

Rule of the True Christian Faith Against All Heresies

If anyone wishes to detect the deceits of heretics and to keep a sound and effective faith (Heb. 4:12), in the same sense in which it was taught and passed down by Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Apostles, he ought, with the Lord’s help, to fortify his faith by the authority of Scripture, and […]

by Michael Lofton

Response to Jay Dyer on Future Debates and Timothy Flanders on EO Reactions to His Conversion

Michael responds to Jay Dyer on the possibility for a future debate and Timothy Flaners, Craig Truglia, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht discuss reactions to Timothy’s conversion video with Dr. Taylor Marshall. Articles by Timothy: https://meaningofcatholic.com/articles/#greek

by Michael Lofton

Review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils (with Michael Lofton)

Michael does a review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils in the Early Church.

by Michael Lofton

Review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils in the Early Church

I’d like to review Eastern Orthodox Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev’s article “The Reception of the Ecumenical councils in the Early Church” which was published by St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly in 2003. Purpose of the Paper The purpose of Bishop Hilarion’s paper is to explain how Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox could possibly reunite without either communion […]

by Michael Lofton

Fr. John Whiteford on the New Calendar Controversy in Orthodoxy (Interview with Michael Lofton)

Michael interviews Fr. John Whiteford on the New Calendar Controversy in Eastern Orthodoxy.

by Michael Lofton

Fr. Florovsky on the Authority of Councils (Theological Reflections with Michael Lofton)

Michael discusses Fr. Florovsky on the authority of councils and offers some thoughts on his position.

by Michael Lofton

The Eastern Orthodox Council in Jordan (Round Table)

Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia and Erick Ybarra discuss the Eastern Orthodox Council in Jordan, to be held at the end of February, 2020.

by Michael Lofton

Orthodox and Catholic Reunion? A Discussion with Michael Lofton and Craig Truglia

Michael Lofton and Craig Truglia discuss rumors about the prospect of Orthodox and Catholic reunion and an ecumenical council in 2025.

by Michael Lofton

Marian Apparitions (Round Table Discussion)

Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia, Erick Ybarra and Sub Deacon Daniel Kakish discuss Marian apparitions from a Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox perspective.

by Michael Lofton

Pre-Schism Heretical Popes

Michael and Craig discuss pre-schism heretical popes including Liberius, Zosimus, Hormisdas, Vigilius and Honorius.

by Michael Lofton

Dr. Mark Spencer on Reforming Thomism and Integrating Palamism

Michael interviews Dr. Mark Spencer on Reforming Thomism and Integrating Palamism. The Flexibility of Divine Simplicity: Aquinas, Scotus, Palamas Mark K. Spencer.

by Michael Lofton

Fr. Patrick on Catholicism and Primacy

Michael and Erick discuss Catholicism and primacy with Fr. Patrick Ramsey. He is the author of The Church: Deifying Relations available here: https://www.amazon.com/Church-Deifying-Relations-John-Ramsey/dp/172182300X/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NPZDPN3291FQFBG14CE4

by Michael Lofton

Debate: Does 2 Maccabees 12 Teach Prayers for the Dead? (Albrecht vs. Truglia)

William Albrecht (Roman Catholicism) and Craig Truglia (Eastern Orthodox) debate: Does 2 Maccabees 12 Teach Prayers for the Dead? 2 Maccabees 12:39-46 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA) 39 And the day following Judas came with his company, to take away the bodies of them that were slain, and to bury them with their kinsmen, […]

by Michael Lofton

Fr. Peter Totleben on Palamism from a Thomistic Perspective

Can Palamism and Thomism be reconciled? Do the apparent differences rise to a dogmatic level? Michael and Erick discuss Palamism and Thomism with Fr. Peter Totleben who answers these and other questions. Fr. Peter Totleben is a Dominican Friar of the Province of St. Joseph and faculty member for Theology at the Josephinum Pontifical College […]

by Michael Lofton

Early Proofs for the Veneration of Images (Round Table)

Are there early proofs for the veneration of images? Did some approve of Christian art but opposed the veneration of that art? These questions, and others, are discussed by Michael, Erick, Craig and Cal from a Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican perspective.

by Michael Lofton

Seraphim Hamilton on the Papacy, Filioque, the Rosary, the 5 Ways and Creationism

Michael, Erick and Timothy have a discussion with Seraphim Hamilton on the Papacy, Filioque, the Rosary, the 5 Ways and Creationism. Timothy Flanders’ website: https://meaningofcatholic.com/ Erick Ybarra’s website: https://erickybarra.org/

by Michael Lofton

Dr. David Bradshaw on Palamism

Michael and Erick discuss essence/energies, theophanies and philosophy with Dr. David Bradshaw.

by Michael Lofton

The Legitimacy of Indulgences

Michael, Erick and Craig discuss the legitimacy of indulgences and touch on their doctrinal and historical veracity from a Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox perspective.