Earthly Disparity and Spiritual Unity

Earthly Disparity and Spiritual Unity

Divisions among humankind have been part of recorded history from the beginning. Life on earth is fraught with real physical dangers. It is part of the animal world to join together for security and even prosperity.

Unity in Christ is of a higher realm. Joining together in spirit cannot be done for animal reasons. In this week's sermon, Fr John Brian discusses spiritual unity and church oneness as well as the disparities that appears in this world.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 29, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

This is a particularly important time for our mission - please pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your spiritual and earthly encouragement and support. Thank you in advance for your kindness and considerations.

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Renewed - Refreshed - Born Again

Renewed - Refreshed - Born Again

This has been the spirituality of Holy Orthodoxy since the beginning - since Jesus Christ was baptized in the River Jordan.

Listen to Fr. John Brian's sermon on the wondrous mercy of God that allows us to begin again, to be repaired, renewed, and refreshed by the blessing of Holy Water and the enlightenment of the Epiphany or Theophany, the appearance of Christ God in fullness in the world and in fullness in our lives.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 22, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. It also celebrates Timket.

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Limits of God's Love

Limits of God's Love

Limits to God's love? There is only one limitation of God's love and you will need to listen to Fr John Brian's sermon on Matthew Chapter 23:34-39 and Romans Chapter 8: 35-39, readings appointed for this January qurbana, to find out what could possibly get in the way of God's love.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 8, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

"Called to Divine Nature" is the theme of an open and free mini-retreat in Madison, January 21, 2012 hosted by Holy Transfiguration Mission. There is still time to pre-registration by email or voicemail.

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Memory of a Spiritual Mother

Memory of a Spiritual Mother

Fr John Brian gave a eulogy sermon for one of his spiritual guide - Irene Spanolios - memory eternal - passed to eternal life on January 15, 2011. Fr John Brian called her a spiritual mother in this short special memorial sermon. She was born on the Greek island of Chios and yet she committed most of her life to developing an English speaking Orthodox Christian church. She started her journey by joining a small American mission of the Russian Synod in New York City.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 15, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

"Called to Divine Nature" is the theme of an open and free mini-retreat in Madison, January 21, 2012 from 9am - 12 noon, hosted by Holy Transfiguration Mission. There is still time to pre-registration by email or voicemail.

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Limits of God's Love

Limits of God's Love

Limits to God's love? There is only one limitation of God's love and you will need to listen to Fr John Brian's sermon on Matthew Chapter 23:34-39 and Romans Chapter 8: 35-39, readings appointed for this January qurbana, to find out what could possibly get in the way of God's love.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 8, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

"Called to Divine Nature" is the theme of an open and free mini-retreat in Madison, January 21, 2012 hosted by Holy Transfiguration Mission. There is still time to pre-registration by email or voicemail.

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http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/01/limits-of-god-love_18.html

Orthodoxy is Intentional Christianity

Orthodoxy is Intentional Christianity

Happy and blessed 2012 to all!

Just as creation was intentional, as God said and so it was (see Genesis chapter 1), so the salvation of all of us must be intentional.

Fr. John Brian uses the reading from John chapter 15 and other scriptures to give a sermon on how we need to align our will with God's will.

This is a short, positive and noteworthy understanding of basic Orthodoxy - living intentional Christianity. Helpful message for the New Year.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 1, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

"Called to Divine Nature" is the theme of an open and free mini-retreat in Madison, January 21, 2012 hosted by Holy
Transfiguration Mission. Pre-registration by email or voicemail by January 8 is encouraged.

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