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I have returned … !

January 17, 2021 by John Figel Leave a Comment

After a VERY long period of empty posts (nearly 9 years!) I'm going to start writing weekly posts again announcing new books, new videos, upcoming events, prayer services and smartphone app, and occasional spiritual reflections. I hope you'll enjoy Jack's Corner News again! Thanks for staying … [Read more...]

Theosis: New Magazine of Spiritual Reflections from the Christian East

August 22, 2012 by John Figel 1 Comment

Dear Friends, In conjunction with the upcoming Year of Faith, and Pope Benedict’s call for a “new evangelization,” Eastern Christian Publications has developed a new popular level monthly magazine called Theosis: Spiritual Reflections from the Christian East. It will be distributed as a print and … [Read more...]

OL XVI Conference to Discuss “Theology of the Laity”

March 25, 2012 by John Figel Leave a Comment

The Orientale Lumen XVI Conference this year will be held June 18-21, 2012 at the Washington Retreat House in Washington, DC on the theme of “Theology of the Laity.” We will be honored with the presence of several outstanding speakers, including: Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia (Orthodox), … [Read more...]

OL XV Conference Registration Deadline

March 20, 2011 by John Figel 1 Comment

Just a reminder that April 1 is the deadline for registration for the Orientale Lume XV Conference for the reduced fee of $225 per person. After that the fee will be $245 per person with final registrations due by June 1st. Our plans include a great theme, terrific speakers, a convenient venue, … [Read more...]

Live Webcast for OL XV

March 13, 2011 by John Figel 1 Comment

New for OL XV, we’ll have an Online LIVE Webcast. For the first time, the OL Conference will be broadcast live through an online video webcast over the internet. The Opening and Closing Sessions, along with all Plenary Lectures and Panel Discussions, will be viewable online during the conference … [Read more...]

Lenten Media Featured

March 7, 2011 by John Figel Leave a Comment

As we all begin the Great Fast of Forty Days in preparation for the celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord, I would like to draw your attention to a few special products available from Orientale Lumen TeleVision (OLTV). They either have Lent as their theme, or are spiritually oriented and … [Read more...]