Religion & Spirituality

Penthos and Tears

What God is Not by Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia

Apr 8, 202660:54Religion & Spirituality

This week Fr. Michael talks about penthos, the deep sorrow for sin, and the tears that can be related to that, using the writings of St. John Climacus as a jumping off point. He talks about sorrow for sins of the world a...

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Penthos and Tears is an episode from What God is Not by Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia. This week Fr. Michael talks about penthos, the deep sorrow for sin, and the tears that can be related to that, using the writings of St. J...

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Published Apr 8, 2026, 60:54 long, audio available.

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