Inside the House of Christ: The O...
Inside the House of Christ: The Orthodox Meaning of Kinship in Mark 3:29–35
The Columban Way: Daily Gospel Reflections by Fr. Adomnan Cook, O. Colum
S6 · E11
Aug 27, 2026
20:06
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Step inside the ancient Christian tradition with this Orthodox, patristic reflection on Mark 3:29–35, where Christ warns about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and reveals the astonishing intimacy offered to those who do the will of God. In this episode of The Columban Way, we explore how the Church Fathers understood this passage and how it shapes our spiritual life today.

Drawing on the teachings of St. Athanasius, St. Basil the Great, St. John Chrysostom, St. Gregory the Great, St. Maximus the Confessor, and St. Isaac the Syrian, this 20‑minute reflection guides listeners into the heart of Orthodox spirituality: repentance, humility, and be ... 

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