The Sacrifice of Penance

The Sacrifice of Penance

Meaningful Sacrifice - Part 7

In this sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice.

This week, Fr. John Brian is the second on Origen's seventh remission - the remission through penance and "weeping," to which Origen adds healing of illness. Fr. John Brian takes time to bring us to an understanding of the sacrifice involved in confession, weeping for our own sins, penance and the mercy of God.

Psalm 6 is emphasized for its help in understanding where the sacrifice meets the grace and mercy of God.

After baptism, this is the culmination of early Church Father Origen's "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" (The excerpt from his "Homilies on Leviticus" can be read at: http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html )

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, March 25, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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Confession is a Sacrifice

Confession is a Sacrifice
Meaningful Sacrifice - part 6

In this sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a
writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "Homilies on Leviticus." It is entitled "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" and has been posted at
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html

This week, Fr. John Brian gives a few minutes for memory of the departed servant of God, H.H. Baba Shenouda, Coptic Patriarch, who passed to eternal life on Saturday, March 17, 2012 - before speaking to the sermon topic. May his memory be eternal!

This sermon is one of two on Origen's seventh remission - the remission through penance and "weeping," to which Origen adds healing of illness.

Fr. John Brian takes time to bring us to an understanding of the sacrifice involved in confession, weeping for our own sins, penance and the mercy of God. Because this sacrifice is perhaps the most difficult practice of all of Origen's list, Fr. John Brian will continue on the topic of confession next week.

He also mentions the prayers the priest says when asking forgiveness of sins before the altar before he offers the oblation on behalf of the congregation.  This is to further our understanding of Christian sacrifice.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, March 18, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

Thank you for your prayers and support. We continue to be in a particularly important time for our parish - please continue to pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your support. Thank you in advance for your continuing kindness and considerations.

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The True Sacrifice of Christian Love

The True Sacrifice of Christian Love Meaningful Sacrifice - part 5

In this sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a
writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "Homilies on Leviticus." It is entitled "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" and has been posted at
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html

Fr. John Brian gives a little bit longer sermon on Origen's sixth remission - the remission through "sacrifice of abundant love," as Origen names it.

Fr. John Brian takes time, using the first verses of Romans Chapter 5, to bring us to an understanding of the love that Origen's Second Century voice speaks. Fr. John Brian talks about FAITH and then HOPE and in context then he explains The True Sacrifice of Christian Love.

He also explains the prayers the priest says when washing his hands to further our understanding of Christian sacrifice.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, March 11, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

We continue to be in 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 support. Thank you in advance for your kindness and considerations.

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The Sacrifice of Conversion

The Sacrifice of Conversion
Meaningful Sacrifice - part 4

In this powerful short sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "Homilies on Leviticus." It is entitled "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" and has been posted at
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html

Fr John Brian gives a short sermon on Origen's fifth remission - the remission through "converting one to the Truth."

He explains how much this is a sacrifice as it requires complete honesty of the Christian - enough to admit the inherent hypocrisy of talking about living ideals without the complete manifestation in the Christian's day to day life.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, March 4, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

This is a particularly important time for our mission (a bit of this is mentioned in this sermon) - please pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your support. Thank you in advance for your kindness and considerations.

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