Welcome to The Light Of The East with Father Thomas Loya. This unique program reveals how the riches of the Eastern Catholic Churches - their liturgies, spirituality and relevancy - are a gift to the whole Church and to today's world.

LIGHTEAST 753 The Lenten Journey Jesus Christ said, " Blessed are the pure of heart for they shall see God." During Lent we journey to regain a pure heart and the vision in sacred art can help us do just that. View details » Download » Duration: 27:29 m - Filetype: mp3 (320 kbps 44100 Hz)





LIGHTEAST 752 Extreme We often hear the word, "Extreme," used today to describe certain experiences, beliefs and behaviors. While we might consider the desert monks to be extreme, they are actually the model for the NORMAL Christian. View details » Download » Duration: 27:29 m - Filetype: mp3 (320 kbps 44100 Hz)





LIGHTEAST 751 By the Waters of Babylon We weep today by the Waters of Babylon. Like the Israelites of the Bible and the Prodigal Son, our sinfulness has us exiled from ourselves and from our Father's House. View details » Download » Duration: 27:29 m - Filetype: mp3 (320 kbps 44100 Hz)





LIGHTEAST 750R Byzantine Iconography Although the term "Icon" is being used more commonly today, Byzantine Iconography is a specific art form whose real value lies first in knowing the why behind the line, color and composition and interior principles. View details » Download » Duration: 27:29 m - Filetype: mp3 (320 kbps 44100 Hz)





LIGHTEAST 749 Christ Descends to Earth and Ascends to the Cross As we complete Christ's descension to Earth, Zacchaeus the tax collector ascends the tree and prepares us for the season of Christ's ascent to the Cross and to His resurrection. View details » Download » Duration: 27:29 m - Filetype: mp3 (320 kbps 44100 Hz)





LIGHTEAST 748 Toxic Masculinity So now they are saying that masculinity is toxic. Actually it is toxic to claim such things. All we need to do is look into Eastern Christian spirituality to see God's intention for masculinity. View details » Download » Duration: 27:29 m - Filetype: mp3 (320 kbps 44100 Hz)





LIGHTEAST 747 The Torn Body of Christ Unity in the torn Body of Christ ought to be a primary concern for all. Our special guest will demonstrate how liturgy can be an appropriate vehicle between the two lungs of the church, East and West. View details » Download » Duration: 27:29 m - Filetype: mp3 (320 kbps 44100 Hz)





LIGHTEAST 746R Confession in the Eastern Catholic Churches Fasting and Penance is the way to prepare for any great Feast day. This includes Confession which is similar yet different to the form practiced in the Latin Rite. View details » Download » Duration: 27:29 m - Filetype: mp3 (320 kbps 44100 Hz)





LIGHTEAST 745 Jan 1st and New Years Resoultions January 1st and New Year's Resolutions. January 1st and the Feast of the Circumcision, one a holiday and the other a Holy Day. Circumcision of Providence? View details » Download » Duration: 27:29 m - Filetype: mp3 (320 kbps 44100 Hz)





LIGHTEAST 744R - The Circumcision of Christ The great act of love and humiliation that our Lord took on by being born in a cave in Bethlehem will continue with submission to circumcision on the eighth day. View details » Download » Duration: 27:29 m - Filetype: mp3 (320 kbps 44100 Hz)



